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Your favorite dulcimer case!

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My favorite case goes with my travel-size instrument. Ed Weiss found four small cases, none the same size, and custom-built instruments to fit. So, the case would be very difficult to replace.

Unlike most people, I travel with mine constantly. I take reasonable care and put bubble wrap inside, but I don't have time to baby it. As you can see, the case is falling apart, and duct tape only goes so far. I'm thinking of fiberglassing the outside to make it a semi hardshell case. Has anyone tried this? Any other ideas?

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Love my double dulcimer cases by Lee Felt the best--very handy and they will even hold two really big dulcimers.For a single case--I have a tan McSpadden that is really pretty cool--lightweight, but sturdy and practical. Best wishes,Mary Z. Cox

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Rod Westerfield said:

yeah but my case is easily identifiable...
mine's the one with the big Mountain Dew patch on it...

Yes, I guess that would keep our cases from being mixed up.

Your favorite dulcimer case!

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yeah but my case is easily identifiable...

mine's the one with the big Mountain Dew patch on it...

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Basically I have 4 main gig bags, and no hard cases. Three of my gig bags are by Lee Felt. I have 2 doubles and one single. And I love them.The other case was an early Colorado Case Co. bag, I believe. I got it years and years ago from Dave as they had made up a sample case for him, but it really was too short for his dulcimers. It fits my shortest instrument, a Black Mountain, and also is used to carry my box dulcimer.

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Rod Westerfield said:

I have that same case Strumelia... it's the main case I use when transporting my dulcimers. From talking to my friends at Cedar Creek these case are no longer made...

Hey, we never knew we were using the same case! Cool.Too bad they don't make them anymore- they are lightweight yet very protective and somewhat rigid.

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I have that same case Strumelia... it's the main case I use when transporting my dulcimers. From talking to my friends at Cedar Creek these case are no longer made... I also have several cases like Robin T's that I use quite often.. my case choice its depends on what I'm doing or going... usually it winds up be multiple case use.. you know ya can't really leave any behind..

Strumelia said:

I use a double case usually. I don't know whether this one is made anymore, but I love the very dense foam padding it has. I found only this one head-on picture of it online, but I can't find where it's sold anymore. It's very square at the ends, and has one pouch for stuff on the outside. It protects my two dulcimers very well. Anyone else have this one?

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I use a double case usually. I don't know whether this one is made anymore, but I love the very dense foam padding it has. I found only this one head-on picture of it online, but I can't find where it's sold anymore. It's very square at the ends, and has one pouch for stuff on the outside. It protects my two dulcimers very well. Anyone else have this one?

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No pictures, but I too vote for the Bag lady Double bag. Not exactly cheap; but has been my carry-all half way 'round the world for at least 10 years, ans still going strong!

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This one's pretty good if you want a hard case:

I can get my Walnut Creek and possum board inside it. I bought it from Prussia Valley. And it has been on a few expeditions!

But since I got my Dulcimer Bag Lady double gig bag, my MDs tend to go most places in that. I take two MD out to the pub or round to friends houses about twice a week using this bag and they also live in it at home. Lee made the bag slightly bigger than usual so my Galax would fit, plus my Walnut Creek and possum board:

Dave Lynch built a bomb proof case for shipping the Galax dulcimer he made for me to the UK!

I also have a standard single gig bag (one of the cheap fully zipped ones) and that is really useful for just grabbing an MD and heading out to the hills.

I put the MD in a plastic bag inside the zipped gig bag as these bags are not waterproof. I have tested the system in our Welsh weather!!!!

After this day out with my MD it took two days to dry out the gig bag - but the MD was just fine!

I like that T.K O'Brian gig bag that Robin T owns - That looks like a tough and practical bit of kit.

I don't have a very favourite bag/case as I have found that different circumstances require different bags/cases. I travel a lot with my MDs, and I'm not that careful. I would prefer that an instrument lasts me 5 years and was played to death than 15 years but never left my house. All my instruments have dings and wear marks - it's part of the aging process - but none have been damaged whilst in their respective case or gig bag despite sharing the back of an old van with guitars p/a kit and dogs, or being carried across the Scottish and Welsh mountains or going to a BBQ on the beach with kids or being jostled around in a crowded pub on a Saturday night.

Out of them all, I use my Dulcimer Bag Lady double bag the most as it covers the widest range of my uses. Lee Felt makes great gig bags!!!

Robin

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There used to be a dulcimer builder in NE Ohio, somewhere around Strongsville, I believe. The wooden cases he made for his dulcimers were almost works of art. They were nicer than some people's dulcimers, with dovetailed corners, and form fitted interior padding. A bit heavy for carrying, but if you had to entrust your pride & joy to airline baggage handlers, that was the best thing around to pack it in. I think you had to buy the dulcimer to get the case. His dulcimers were absolutely gorgeous, completely worthy of his cases.Paul

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TK O'Brien padded gigbag. Cost: $34.95 Although the color is different, I believe the case at the bottom of this page from Prussia Valley Dulcimers-- where I've bought the 4 cases I own-- is the same case:
http://www.prussiavalley.com/TKOBrienMountainDulcimerCases.htm#TKO009

The O'Brien is a good bag for toting to festivals. If you want a great, highly-padded custom gigbag, I recommend one of Lee Felt's (Thistledew Acres) cases:
target="_blank"> http://dulcimerbaglady.com/
I own two of Lee's cases in which I carry my bowed dulcimers-- the bowed instruments being more fragile than my mountain dulcimers.

The TK O'Brien case is a Corolla--basic and relatively inexpensive-- and the Thistledew Acres case is a Land Cruiser. Lee Felt's cases are definitely worth the money should you want greater protection in a gig bag.

Your favorite dulcimer case!

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Show us a picture, or tell us about your very favorite dulcimer carrying case, and why you like it so much. :D

updated by @strumelia: 02/10/25 02:12:19PM

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I know, Bobby, it' hard to believe.

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Thanks, ladies! There have been few occasions in my life where I've been applauded for being chatty.

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YAY!!!!! Robin!!!!

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You go girl Enjoy your posts Best wishes,Mary Z. Cox www.maryzcox.com

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Thank you, Sam, and I'm glad you're part of this great community!

Jane, I got such a kick out of your 2nd(?) post on ED. On what may have been your first posting you posed a question and I saw it, apparently, right after you wrote it and replied immediately. In turn, your quick response went something like, "Blimey, were you sat atop the computer?" LOL I responded that I was.

Friends, I'm going to risk sounding overly sentimental to say that you all have given me roses while I'm living, cheering me on. And if I could, I'd give each of you a hug.

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Tip O' th' Hat Robin. I enjoy your playing. You are a positive part of this community. Thank you for sharing your gift.

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Hi allRobin was the first person to meet n greet me on ED, and her generosity of friendship is like a warm cosy fire. Thanks Robin for being a friend is cyberspace; you make the dulcimer world a brighter place. xxx

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Congratulations to you & Jim, Dana! 34 years? I think it'll last. And I'll keep my eyes open for Mountain Lullaby. (Little Dulcimer Darlin' is wonderful!)John Henry-- 57 for you & Mrs. John Henry-- a belated congratulations! It'll be awhile before I even turn 57 so I know that's a good long time to be married.

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Oh, you've not been married for long then !!! LOL It was our fifty seventh this Sept, congrats for yesterday,JohnH
Dana R. McCall said:

Thank you Robin for such a nice compliment. I can't wait to get the one I'm working on now done so I can post it. It's called Mountain Lullaby.

John Henry I'll have to see what I can come up with to barter. LOL But Jim is a real good worker. Yesterday was our 34th anniversary so I guess I've had him this long I better keep him. LOL

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Thank you Robin for such a nice compliment. I can't wait to get the one I'm working on now done so I can post it. It's called Mountain Lullaby.John Henry I'll have to see what I can come up with to barter. LOL But Jim is a real good worker. Yesterday was our 34th anniversary so I guess I've had him this long I better keep him. LOL

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Dana, when you're as big a star as I am, you hire somebody to wheel around your head in a wheelbarrel! John H, one of Dana's originals would be a treasure.Though Strumelia and I may no longer be kids, we're tough dulcimer players-- slappin' and poundin' away. Again, thank you!

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Hey Dana, I know someone who has a Ledford, what else could you offer? Perhaps an original painting, LOL JH
Dana R. McCall said:

Well we are going to have to get a wheel barrel for Robin to wheel her head around in after all this praise. LOL But u deserve it Robin you have been a wonderful friend on FOTMD and I think my first friend on hear. I love the way you play and envey you having a musical husband. I love mine dearly and wouldn't trade him for anything(well maybe a Homer Ledford dulcimer) but I wish he could play something like your husband. Mine has trouble tuning the radio. LOL Love ya Robin

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Well we are going to have to get a wheel barrel for Robin to wheel her head around in after all this praise. LOL But u deserve it Robin you have been a wonderful friend on FOTMD and I think my first friend on hear. I love the way you play and envey you having a musical husband. I love mine dearly and wouldn't trade him for anything(well maybe a Homer Ledford dulcimer) but I wish he could play something like your husband. Mine has trouble tuning the radio. LOL Love ya Robin

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lol!

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Strumelia said:

Robin Thompson said:

PS- Strumelia, your percussive slaps inspired my fat felt pick pounding.

And where else but on FOTMD would one ever read a sentence like that, I ask you?

I never knew Strumelia to get physical like that.

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Did I really say that ? LOL What I say and what I mean can sometimes be two different things.



Strumelia said:

Robin Thompson said:

PS-Strumelia, your percussive slaps inspired my fat felt pick pounding.

And where else but on FOTMD would one ever read a sentence like that, I ask you?

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Robin Thompson said:

PS-Strumelia, your percussive slaps inspired my fat felt pick pounding.

And where else but on FOTMD would one ever read a sentence like that, I ask you?

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Friends, your kind words are touching. You all have given me much, made my life so rich. . . There's just something about music and the friends I've met through music that's special.PS-John Henry, Bobby usually starts it !

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I say two thumbs up... thanks for everything Robin... way to go.

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A+A+A+A+A+ 5 Stars, Robin!Thank you for being such a positive force here on FOTMD and ED, as well.Looking forward to seeing you at next year's Dulcimer Days at Coshocton.Michael Vickey

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Well deserved Robin!

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I would also like the honor of joining Robin's fan club and would really like to play together sometime.You rock, girl!!

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Robin encouraged my playing here at EZF from day one. We had a long email discussion when I was trying to decide what kind of dulcimer to buy and have had several more since.Bout as good a citizen as I've ever met.Sign me up for the fan club.

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Robin, thanks for hanging out with us, everything said here is well deserved and true (except for Bobby R's comment about who 'starts it', they are as bad as each other!)best wishes from 'across the pond'JohnH

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How lucky I feel to be a part of FOTMD and have you folks as friends! Not so many years ago, I never would've dreamed to have friends I've never met-- individuals for whom I hold great affection. You've been an encouragement to me in more ways than I can express.

And what a surprise-- a pleasant one, to be sure-- to come home after being away this evening and find this thread! Many thanks to you all.

Strumelia, you started FOTMD and it truly is a place for friends. And my brother Bobby.

PS-Strumelia, your percussive slaps inspired my fat felt pick pounding.

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Can't do cartwheels, and I don't have a race track to ride around in, but I can say "Hip-hip-hooray for Robin".

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Yeah...I love her....f'real