The Harp Guitar
Music gig bag is made exclusively for
us by the popular Colorado Case Company,
and is designed to accommodate the Dyer harp guitar, Dyer copies and
knock-offs of similar size and shape, the Duane Noble harp guitar, most
Knutsen harp guitars, and many other similarly-sized vintage and modern
instruments (not recommended for smaller instruments like the Sedgwick,
nor will it fit anything much larger than a Dyer).
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NEW! Available in
6 color combinations
- meticulously selected by "Mrs. Pope"
- all embroidered with the
distinctive HGM logo.
2/5/10: limited
choices available - On Order
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Black with Tan piping & embroidery
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Forest Green with
Black piping (white logo)
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Charcoal
with Black piping & embroidery
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Forest Green
with Tan piping & embroidery
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Chocolate
with Teal piping & embroidery
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Black with Black piping (white logo)
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These premium soft cases are designed to
provide an R8 insulation and complete protection from the weather.
They are made from 1000 denier Dupont Cordura and come with a lifetime
warranty. The case features a zippered pocket, removable shoulder
strap, carrying handles and a hook to hang the case when not in
use. Accessory pouches (inserted under the neck) and backpack
straps below.
The HGM gig bag will fit snugly inside the
HGM flight case shown below for safe travel.
Only $245! (shipping
not included, please
email
for quote and
include your zip code)
Professional Luthier and Player discount available.SPECIAL:
Order both gig bag and "old stock" flight case (below) for only $395! (plus shipping) |
IN STOCK NOW! |
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Accessories In
Stock
(just tell us in your
gig bag/case inquiry
email what you'd like to add)
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| Soft Case
Accessory Pouch, Standard |
Soft Case Accessory Pouch,
Humidifying |
Backpack Straps
$25
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These handy pouches velcro in place under the neck: $20
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Guaranteed
to "class up"
your Lark in the Morning! Soft cases provide protection for
your instrument, without the weight and bulk of a traditional hard
case. While not suitable for checked baggage and other situations
out of your oversight, they are great for gigs around town or camp.
Soft cases are frequently used for the following reasons: Protect
your instrument from temperature extremes and changes, Protect your
instrument from unexpected rain or snow, Protect your back from the
demands of a 10 to 15 pound hard case, Provides more efficient carry
systems such as handles and backpack straps. Colorado Case brand soft cases and
case covers come with a lifetime warranty, for the original purchaser,
against all material or workmanship failures. Repair or
replacement is the sole decision of Colorado Case Company.
Failures deemed to be the result of abuse or neglects are not covered. |
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The Harp Guitar
Music "Clamshell" Flight Case is made specially for
us by CaseXtreme of San Diego,
California, and is designed to be as small and light-weight as
possible. It is intended for the same harp guitars listed above,
with or without the HGM gig bag. If your instrument
is noticeably longer or wider than the Dyer's 42" length (end pin
to tip of headstock) and ~16" width, this case is not recommended.
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Old
Stock: Only 2 left at original $225 price!
Dimensions:
Outer: 47" x 20-1/2" x
9-1/2" (buckles and handles extra)
Inner: ~ 45-1/2" x ≥ 19-1/4" x ≥ 8" |
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10/6/2009:
New Stock: Now with "a skosh more room"!
Dimensions (see images below for fit):
Outer: ~ 48" x 21-1/2" x
9-1/2" (buckles and handles extra)
Inner: ~ 46-1/2" x 20-1/4" x 8"
Factory production of
the CaseXtreme has ceased. They are now made by hand, and
price has dramatically increased. After much searching, I
feel that these are still one of the most affordable cases out
there, and do the job well. Meaning, they protect the
instrument.
Added Bonus #1: They are MUCH lighter than standard
flight cases (Apparently, James Taylor traded in 3 Caltons for
3 of these simply for traveling ease).
Added Bonus #2: The simple plastic outer shell disguises
the fact that you have a several thousand dollar instrument
inside. Any airport thieves will be targeting the fancy
Calton or other high-end flight case next to it.
Since they are now made
by hand, I made a couple of changes, as did the manufacturer:
Improvement #1: They are 1" longer and 1"
wider than the previous version. This
provides a better, perfect fit of the foam C-clamps around all
sides of a Dyer (or similar) in the Harp Guitar Music gig
bag. So no foam clamps need to be cut down or forced in, and
the instrument has an extra half inch protection all the way
around. It will even contain a Gibson harp guitar in an
emergency! SEE BELOW for examples.
Improvement #2: The handles are a softer, stretchable
rubber for more comfort.
Improvement #3: All pieces are glued together with
industrial contact cement, as is the corner pocket. These
should be able to take even more of a beating from the airlines.
Price: $275 (shipping
-via Fedex ground - not included, please
email
for quote and include your zip code)
Professional Luthier and Player discount
available.
IN STOCK NOW!
SPECIAL:
Order both gig bag and "old stock" flight case for only $395! (plus shipping)
SPECIAL:
Order both gig bag and "new stock" flight case for only
$450! (plus shipping)
Email
for shipping quote
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| How to fit an
instrument: Recommended C-clamp
placement for a standard Dyer. A loose instrument could be
held in place as shown (Stephen Bennett has flown with this very
set-up). However, all clamps must be tight, so extra foam
pieces must be rubber-banded together to firmly cushion the
instrument from above, below and against all side walls.
Otherwise, shifting may occur. When the lid is closed, this
further locks the pieces in place. No muss, no fuss; the
instrument simply "floats" in the box. Note that the Dyer is
slightly angled to put the protruding arm more in plane with the
body. |
Old Stock
Flight Case |
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but is not
necessarily recommended. The padded HGM gig bag further
protects the instrument from the elements and better fills the
spaces in the C-clamps. The tighter the fit, the better.
New Stock
Flight Case "with a skosh more room": No
C-clamps are cut down, the instrument is safe and secure.
Note how I have deliberately
stuffed the case so tightly that the sides ends are bulging - this
is OK; the sides will all close in adequately when the lid is
closed. The more snug, the better!
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New Stock Flight Case
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The new, slightly larger case will
now just fit a loose Gibson. I would consider this as an occasional
shipping option, but not for repeated air travel. C-clamps
would be cut down and/or other foam pieces would be used to
float the instrument. There is 1" on either side of
the lower bouts, and ~ 3/4" at either end (not counting end
pin, which would best be removed). Other larger, wider or
longer harp guitars may now have a chance to fit.
Note: Special Orders for any-sized harp
guitar can be accommodated, though price may be significantly
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| Old Stock Flight Case:
Note that the foam block at the tail end is off of the tail pin.
When a gig-bag is used, some material may need to be removed from
foam clamps (the gig bag adds its own 1/2"-plus of cushioned
padding surrounding the instrument). In this case, I cut 1/2" of material from
the insides of clamps 1, 2 & 3.
I used this for my vintage Dyer
Style 8 with no problem. |
Old Stock Flight
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| I even managed to fit my old
Harptone Dyer case, using thinner pads, and again, letting the
walls bulge out. Though I have deliberately bowed out all
sides, the lid will force over these and strap together, as seen
below. The ends of the top lid tend to bow out regardless.
An additional luggage strap could be wrapped around lengthwise, if
desired - but I found it unnecessary during four connecting
flights back and forth to the fifth Harp Guitar Gathering, with my
Dyer and gig bag inside.
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Old Stock Flight
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If you're looking for a sleek and sexy
case, this is not it. This is no-frills practicality - meant to be
as lightweight but indestructible as possible.
(please note that Harp Guitar Music makes no guarantee for your
instrument's safety)
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indestructible? Check out the videos at right (but try to
resist the temptation to jump up and down on your Dyer).
The tough, corrugated plastic will flex some, and may get
scuffed and beat up by the airlines, but should protect the
instrument floating inside for years to come. 1-year
warranty on materials and manufacturing. Includes 6 C-pads, spacer pads,
shoulder strap and detachable wheels. Instructional videos
at right demonstrate easy use of the components.
Only $275! (shipping
-via Fedex ground - not included, please
email
for quote and include your zip code)
Professional Luthier and Player discount
available.
IN STOCK NOW!
SPECIAL:
Order both gig bag and "new stock" flight case for only
$450! (plus shipping)
Email
for shipping quote
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