BronxHarp
40 posts
Mar 13, 2011
6:04 PM
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So, doing a little pre-spring cleaning and am kind of overwhelemed by the number of those little plastic harp casesI have that come with most harmonicas I buy. I find I don't really need them anymore because I just put 'em all in my Hetrick case (awesome case by the way -- check out harpcase.com). Do you all just throw your cases out when you get 'em? Seems like a big waste (maybe Hohner should give you an option of buying them with case or without case) -- wish there were some obvious alternative use.
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Hobostubs Ashlock
1427 posts
Mar 13, 2011
6:29 PM
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I keep mine around never know when you might need 1,Sometimes I just might want a carry around harp if Im going somewhere,Just in case i need to kill some time,and having a larger case would just not really be needed.
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Hobostubs
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mandowhacker
25 posts
Mar 13, 2011
8:13 PM
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Throw something away????
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MP
1500 posts
Mar 13, 2011
9:23 PM
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you can put Q-Tips in them.
they make a handy stand for a small Korg tuner. (just open the box and it fits in tilted back a bit)
now you can see your tuner better.
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MP
doctor of semiotics and reed replacement.
"making the world a better place, one harmonica at a time"
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LittleJoeSamson
514 posts
Mar 13, 2011
9:43 PM
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Spare reed plates fit fine.
Reminds me that I am in wine country and how many things are made from recycled corks !
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MP
1501 posts
Mar 13, 2011
9:46 PM
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Mandowhacker,
Now THAT was funny!:)
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MP
doctor of semiotics and reed replacement.
"making the world a better place, one harmonica at a time"
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oldwailer
1572 posts
Mar 13, 2011
11:04 PM
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Cut about 1" off the end with a saw--then tape them all together with duct tape--about 5 by 6--stuff the whole thing into a photographer type padded bag that you get at a garage sale for about two bucks--WALLA! Cool harp case--just drop harps in. . .
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Hobostubs Ashlock
1428 posts
Mar 13, 2011
11:27 PM
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thats a good idea Oldwailer.you sure a good at building stuff,I think i might just have to try that
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Hobostubs
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Rubes
246 posts
Mar 14, 2011
3:54 AM
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Hmmmm......, I just keep mine on a shelf with some other 'collectibles', so I can see how purty they are!!!
ps... the promaster case gets used occasionally to take that 'one' harp out if I'm travelling light, its nice ergonomic shape fits snuggly in the back pocket..
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Ray
316 posts
Mar 14, 2011
6:08 AM
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I have a friend that made a pretty nice harp case using the method like oldwailer suggested.
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AV8R
137 posts
Mar 14, 2011
6:26 AM
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I've always wondered how much these cases increase the price of the harp?
I like the soft pouches that Seydel includes with the 1847.
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Miles Dewar
780 posts
Mar 14, 2011
8:32 AM
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I'm a hoarder, I'll take them......
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99
17 posts
Mar 14, 2011
8:49 AM
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I keep them and when I go to different shows and the harp players are approachable, I get them to autograph the back. I have a collection to include Rod Piazza, Cary Bell, Steve Guyger, Jason Ricci, James Cotton, Buddy Green, Mark Hummel, and a bunch I can't remember off the top of my head. Just a hobby that I strted a long time ago. Hope to get a fwe more March 27th in Tallahassee at the Mark Hummel Harmonica Blow-Out.--
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isaacullah
1444 posts
Mar 14, 2011
10:24 AM
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"Mouse Coffins"! Brilliant! :)
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MP
1502 posts
Mar 14, 2011
10:29 AM
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the MB Deluxe box is the nicest "Mouse Coffin".
you can make an in-line volume or tone control.
just drill for in/out/ guitar jacks and the stem for your pot.
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MP
doctor of semiotics and reed replacement.
"making the world a better place, one harmonica at a time"
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Ant138
831 posts
Mar 14, 2011
10:42 AM
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@KingoBad LMAO!!!!
@Bronxharp,
i may have a little OCD but i keep all my harps in the plastic cases they came in, in my main Tweed case. I know that sounds mental but i gotta keep my harps in the cases they came in. I've tried having my harps "loose" in the case and i dont like it, not sure why but that's how I roll.
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MP
1504 posts
Mar 14, 2011
2:07 PM
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Kingo,
if the mouse was in the mouse armed forces or was a mouse president you could take one of those mini american flags off it's stick and drape the "Mouse Coffin" w/ it.
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MP
doctor of semiotics and reed replacement.
"making the world a better place, one harmonica at a time"
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bluemoose
491 posts
Mar 14, 2011
2:13 PM
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...or build a little boat for it, set it on fire and float it out into the pond viking style.
(or have another coffee and get back to work ;)
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nacoran
3888 posts
Mar 14, 2011
2:30 PM
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Lee Oskar cases have a groove on them. You can link them together (but they don't really lock). They open at the end so you could use them in a case. Unfortunately they aren't real snug so there still is some rattle room. If they'd taken the idea a little farther they really could have had something.
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MP
1505 posts
Mar 14, 2011
6:46 PM
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i like the viking funeral boat idea too.
with a hetrick case, if you quit harp, you got a whole mouse morgue.
take that Oil Press /jesijune
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MP
doctor of semiotics and reed replacement.
"making the world a better place, one harmonica at a time"
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Todd Parrott
402 posts
Mar 14, 2011
7:37 PM
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I think Chris Reynolds may take them on some type of trade. He uses them to ship combs in. You'll have to e-mail him to be certain.
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Greg Heumann
1070 posts
Mar 14, 2011
10:21 PM
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I only keep one around. It is my amp's tilt-back stand.
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/Greg
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LittleJoeSamson
518 posts
Mar 15, 2011
12:08 PM
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They can store two 9-pin tubes in them, one if a long bottle.
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