Re: [Harp-L] Foam Inserts for Hetrick Harp Case

[Arthur Jennings <timeistight@xxxxxxxxx>]

I've had my Custom Harp Cases case for two years and the foam hasn't flaked.
If it ever does, I by a new foam insert and replace it.

But I'm sure your cases are very nice, too.

On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 3:26 PM, Matthew Smart <matthewsmart@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> I read a recent post about getting foam inserts for the Hetrick Harp case.
>
> I have a solution. First, want to explain why our case is designed the way
> it is.
>
> The slots are the size they are so they can fit most harp models (except
> turbolids). If we made them any smaller some models wouldn't fit. 2nd, I
> have recently learned that you can fit 2 marine bands in one of our harp
> slots (lining them up oppositely), which leaves the possibility of holding
> up to 84 marine bands!
>
> 3rd, Richard Sleigh personally examined our case and liked it because the
> extra space in the dividers lets the harps air out. We also drill extra
> holes in the dividers for airing out. If you do not do this, your spit will
> gum up the harp and create nasty green growth. There is a certain company
> that makes foam insert harp cases that look similar to ours, I will just
> tell you this:
>
>
> They may advertise non-flaking foam, but that just isn’t true. All foam
> flakes. Our dividers are made with lexan plexiglass and will last forever.
> No foam flakes, no nasty after taste. In addition, placing your harps in
> foam does not allow them to air out. To air out the harps in our case, you
> simply leave the lid open. Nuff said.
>
>
>
> Now if the rattling harps bother you, here is the solution. Get gray strips
> of self adhesive weather stripping and stick it inside the slots. Problem
> solved. Here is the model number from Home Depot:
>
> MD Building Products 1/2 in. x 17 ft. Gray High-Density PVC Foam
> Weatherstrip Tape
>
> Model # 02311
>
> Internet # 100166566
>
> Store SKU # 618535
>
>
>
> And one last plug, we now have 10 different comb models that fit 19 various
> harp models. And as far as I know we are the cheapest on the net.
>
>  www.harmonicacombs.com
>
> Best Regards,
> --
> Matthew Smart
> hetrickharmonica@xxxxxxxxx
> www.harpcase.com
> www.harmonicacombs.com
> 678-851-1434
>



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Arthur Jennings
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