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Post by Dick Glasgow on Sept 15, 2007 14:21:17 GMT 1
Well, now that I have ten pairs of Hammers, I am wondering what I should use to carry them in. 
Up to now I've been using a cardboard box, which is fine, especially as my Laser Elegance Hammers each have their own little velvet pouch, but my cardboard box doesn't exactly look very professional! 
Sorry, I know you folks have probably covered this topic a thousand times before but pray tell, does anyone here have any really snazzy way of carrying their Hammers.
Mrs Ptarmigan thought some sort of roll-up leather pouch with individual pockets might look good & fold up to be easily transported.
If thick enough Leather was used for the outside I'm sure it would provide sufficient protection, but I suspect this will involve a lot of stitching. Of course, I wouldn't be taking all my Hammers to gigs but it'd be useful to have 4 or 5 pairs available.
Is there anything on the market for carrying a few sets of Hammers or is it really just up to each of us to invent our own contraption?
I have a friend who carries her Gemshorn in an old Tartan Oakcake Tin! 
Perhaps I should just use a Tin. 
Any ideas?
Cheers
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Post by jilly on Sept 16, 2007 16:27:00 GMT 1
Hi ! I've seen hammer carriers that will hold several pairs of hammers made from a piece of 2 inch PVC pipe. You can get them from String Fever Music. The outside of these carriers is covered with suede, and the inside is lined with fur to protect the hammers. Jilly www.stringfevermusic.com |
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Post by Dick Glasgow on Sept 16, 2007 16:49:44 GMT 1
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gypsy
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Post by gypsy on Sept 28, 2007 4:06:01 GMT 1
I've used poly pipe, with threaded on end caps, to keep in my gig bag. A jewelers watch box also works well. On the music stand, i have a couple of speaker wire clips that are just right to hold a pair of hammers. I NEVER leave them out and loose.......invariably, someone will play with them, and then leave them where they can be sat upon. For performing, i made a pretty leather scabbard to hang off my belt. It is pretty solid, and okay for transport. But i like my bulletproof poly for any amount of carry around.
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Post by Dick Glasgow on Sept 28, 2007 8:36:34 GMT 1
Hey Gypsy, I know H-D players are sometimes not exactly the most popular folk to turn up at Irish Sessions over here, but over there, do you really need.......
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Post by gypsy on Oct 1, 2007 4:20:25 GMT 1
perhaps i overstated it............i just tend to get rather overprotective of my hammers. I think it is the drum complex........left alone, people will just grab the things, and where they get set........grrrrrrrrrr! and since my gig bag weighs as much as the dulcimer in it's case, the hammers can turn to kindling quickly. snickersnickersnickersnickerwhatkindashotwouldjahavetobetonailadulcimerhammerat10paces?
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Post by Dick Glasgow on Oct 1, 2007 8:04:57 GMT 1
I'm beginning to understand Gypsy for although I have ELEVEN pairs now, & I try to use most of them during my practice sessions, I do find myself using one particular pair almost all the time now when playing out anywhere & I would certainly hate it if anything happened to them.
So woe betide the varmint who dares to lay his grubby little paws on them! 
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Post by gypsy on Oct 2, 2007 4:35:10 GMT 1
yep, now ye see why the lassies have 12 pairs of BLACK shoes. Then you can really get into accessorizing! each set of hammers makes a very unique sound, according to what you are playing. I like really soft leathers when doing waltzes.........lots of sustaine, dreamy sound
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Post by cooper on Oct 2, 2007 15:03:46 GMT 1
I'm beginning to understand Gypsy for although I have ELEVEN pairs now, & I try to use most of them during my practice sessions, I do find myself using one particular pair almost all the time now when playing out anywhere & I would certainly hate it if anything happened to them.Hey, that is addiction you can feel proud of! I can think of worst habits you could spend your money on  As a joke, you should make a "weapons case" to mount on your wall and place your hammers in them like it is your hunting rifle collection or something.  ...man, I am a dork! |
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Post by gypsy on Oct 3, 2007 3:49:06 GMT 1
snickersnickersnickersnickersnicker....what i visualize is the bandolier that a friend made for his harmonicas........couldja imagine it with hammers instead? or decorate yer sporran with dangling (er) hammers? the mental images..........
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Post by cooper on Oct 3, 2007 17:30:18 GMT 1
Or some sort of holster?
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Post by Dick Glasgow on Oct 3, 2007 19:14:03 GMT 1
Cooper,
here's me with my best pair of Jill Weimer's Hammers ... holstered!  |
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Post by gypsy on Oct 5, 2007 3:48:12 GMT 1
well, i guess my leather sheath looks a bit like a holster...........
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Post by cooper on Oct 5, 2007 15:35:21 GMT 1
Then you will need to get hammers with little loops on them so you can whip them out and spin them before hammering away!!!
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Post by Dick Glasgow on Oct 5, 2007 17:59:24 GMT 1
Now that is a cool idea Cooper!  |
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