For many years a toiletries bag took care of my harps and a JT-30. Harps were laid out on top of the amp at a gig because you couldn’t find them easily in the bag.
Today there seem to be a lot of soul-less cases made from aluminum, plastic/poly-something, ballistic materials; fur-lined briefcases; and machine stitched canvas. So, seeing these 16-harp leather cases (on Etsy), I thought they were a nice organic choice.
I had a harp player friend in Michigan, Hal Iwan, who started making cases and offered to make one for me. The gun in the photo is a prop. No crocodiles we’re injured in the manufacturing.
A friend bought me a smaller case (long, low lunch box) from a little novelty goods store in Capitola. It only holds 8 harps. I don’t think this was how Leonardo da Vinci expected his mural would be used.
Luke and OB3 - the inserts are extremely complex (!), requiring cardboard, scissors, ruler, glue etc and all covered up with black spray paint. A real challenge for a grade 5 student, but only took me a few hours. And it is tailored to fit precisely in the pedal case. And it has lasted years.
Whatever type of case, during a gig I want my harps close so they’re easy to reach for the next song/key. Might be something to consider. Harmonica belts, bandoleros, or harp vests just aren’t for me.
One day when I’m more experienced I plan to use the Hohner Flexcase™ I got as a prize for a challenge - it’s real comfy.
As of right now, I found that for carrying around 1 or several harps for practice, the default cases that the harmonicas come in (either the mouse-coffin ones or the cloth ones) actually pretty useful and prevent the harps from scratching against each other or getting dust/tiny bits of debris that is found inside bags/pockets, so I actually have a new appreciation for them now
Hey @Trapper good to see you again buddy! Yeah, me too. I have a shelf on my mic stand they go on. And a cup holder on my mic stand that might bullet mic goes in!
N + Cm is how Lee Oskar notates Cm Natural Minor on comb.
Bb + CT is Country Tuned
B + NM - is B Natural Minor (I put stickers on my LO cuz my eyes are getting too old to see anything in clubs anymore, lol.)
F+ PR - is Parrott-Tuned (-7 tuned down a half-step.)
@Hogie.Harmonica you’ve pique my curiosity! Can’t wait to see it. And I hope you have a BLAST at SPAH!! (So bummed I can’t be there this year, but it was definitely the right call for my health / fam / biz this year.) I look forward to hopefully connecting with you at the next one in 2026!
Hi all… Love the discussions on the forum. I saw this on Amazon.ca. It looks a lot like the Seydel case that Luke posted. For 110.00 Canadian ( about 80.00 USD). Hardshell, waterproof, holes for padlocks, forty slots for harps and the foam can be cut with scissors for customization. hmmm- it was originally designed for handgun magazines but now as a harmonica
I know there will be those out there who laugh. That’s perfectly ok. The thing is I only play by myself and when I’m away on my frequent little travels this is the perfect case for me.
I bought it in Kyoto near geisha street. In a craft shop supposedly selling objects made by geishas to supplement their declining popularity and associated income.
It reminds me of the holiday and holds enough of my favourites and my little BT speaker. It is actually for make up etc but the little side pockets hold up the harmonics perfectly.
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) Think I need another one. 
