Autoharp Gigbag needed in UK

Subject: Autoharp Gigbag needed in UK
From: GUEST,Greycap
Date: 02 Sep 02 - 08:08 AM

Just got a great new autoharp but need a gigbag or hard case. Can't find a supplier in UK - any help gratefully accepted. If no Brit supplier known, has anyone got one surplus to requirements? Name price, description, condition etc.

Subject: RE: Autoharp Gigbag needed in UK
From: GUEST,harpgirl
Date: 02 Sep 02 - 10:06 AM

Hi Greycap...I'm down state at my parents but when I return tonight I can either get you one from a US supplier or give you one of mine. I'll be home later tonight but you'll be in bed. I'll write back tomorrow if no one beats me to it. What kind of autoharp did you buy?cheers.....harpgirl

Subject: RE: Autoharp Gigbag needed in UK
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 02 Sep 02 - 03:41 PM

Try "The music room" in cleckheaton.

Subject: RE: Autoharp Gigbag needed in UK
From: GUEST,greycap
Date: 03 Sep 02 - 08:02 AM

Hi, Harpgirl, It's a Keith R Young model, of Annandale, Virginia - 13 Bar-handmade, I'm in love with it. It's about the same size as an Oscar Schmidt. Roger Erik, I tried the Music Room -dont have any. Roger

Subject: RE: Autoharp Gigbag needed in UK
From: open mike
Date: 03 Sep 02 - 05:33 PM

Brian Bowers has many auto harps- he had really good, insulated bags. you may want to make sure the one you get has padding/insulation layer so that it will be protected from temperature extremes-this will help it stay in tune...i have seen this company booth at some fairs: blue heron here is a link... Blue Heron® Softshell Harp Cases 1-800-899-9096 ... To Create a harp case for your instrument: Trace the base of your harp on a separate piece ... 6. Send all dimensions and the two traced pages to Blue Heron ... http://www.blueheroncases.com/harpcas...

I have a case called climate case for my guitar. it has a silver cover which reflects light and heat, i do not htink they make them anymore- might have sold the biz to a guitar company. i think they used to be made by allen guitars (?) in grass valley or nevada city california.

Subject: RE: Autoharp Gigbag needed in UK
From: harpgirl
Date: 03 Sep 02 - 06:35 PM

Greycap...I do have a spare chip board case I will give you for the cost of shipping but you have a good harp and should have a better case. If you need any more sources to order a bag, let me know. And if you want me to send you the chipboard case, it fits the standard Oscar Schmidt autoharp.Will that fit your Keith Young?

Subject: RE: Autoharp Gigbag needed in UK
From: GUEST,Greycap
Date: 04 Sep 02 - 02:51 AM

Harpgirl, that's really generous of you - before I take advantage of the offer, let me shop around a little longer.It's the same size as my Schmidt, but, you're right, something better is needed. Openmike, thanks for the info - I'll look into Colorado Cases and Heron. Thanks, everyone, for the assists.

Subject: RE: Autoharp Gigbag needed in UK
From: open mike
Date: 06 Sep 02 - 03:22 AM

ANOTHER CASE FOR YOU- THIS COMPANY SEZ THEY CAN MAKE A CASE FOR YOU-CONTACT GLENN- http://www.flightform.com/ THEY WOULD BE QUITE HEAVY DUTY BY THE LOOKS OF THEIR PRODUCTS..