Harp Cases

Making your own harp case is one of the fun things to do as a harp player. Try some of the containers below...

- Lunch Box
- Doctor's Bag - no foam for this one... just drop them in and go. This is not the most organized way to go of course.
- Tackle Box - The dividers are a good size for harps
- Tool box - The small boxes for specialty hand tool can be re-purposed really nicely.
- Makeup Box - Old and new, these are the best. They're a great size (not too big), light-weight (usually made out of aluminum) and cheep (throw the cheep makeup away).

The next step is to go to your local supply store and buy what's commonly called "plank foam." The foam should be fairly rigid, but soft enough to confirm to the harps.

In regards to tools to cut with... an electric meat cutter... the ones with two blades... work great. Good razors can do the job, but tend to get dull quickly. Doorknob drills are 2.5" in diameter, which is perfect for drilling holes for your bullet mics.

Have fun with it! Experiment and buy more foam than you think you need... you'll most likely mess up many pieces until you come up with the personalized design you like.