Heya! I tried a plastic medicine bottle as a slider today and it sounded kinda kewl, plus it felt comfortable in my hand, SO...I've decided I could use a noter, just have to find one that is about an inch in diameter.:-)

ANOTHER QUESTION:

I bought a padded bag from Elderly and it was too big and "clunky", so I bought a smaller canvas one from Black Mountain. (My dulcimer is a Black Mountain Old Standby #56.) Now that I am gigging on a regular basis, I decided a needed a hard shell case, so dutifully ordered one from Elderly. IT is HUGE. Just got here today and my poor little "Peaches" looks lost in it and slides around!! So, I am back to the canvas one for now, as I gave the padded one to my sis for her 56.

Anyway, anyone know of a good place to get a used or new hard shell case that doesn't cost as much as my 56 itself did? Also, what are your thoughts on chipboard cases vs padded, etc. In other words, what kind of cases do you prefer and why? I need to stay as lightweight as possible, as carrying an 8-9lb bag on one arm and the O2 on the other will wear me out before I get to play!

I've thought about just making a liner with foam for my canvas bag, but I really prefer more solid protection, like my violin case.

Thanks!!!