I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to build a custom case for a Suzuki SBD-39 Double Bass harmonica that has been modified using Brendan Power’s Slider-Bass mouthpiece/slider adapter by orchestral harmonicist and harmonica repair specialist, George Miklas. The case is special in its Western “basketweave” stamp embossing treatment, custom tooled logo and an “antique” […]
I am fortunate to have been given the opportunity to build a custom harmonica belt for a well-known harmonica player. He asked for a harmonica belt in the style of an old-west gunslinger’s pistol belt. I pointed him at some online resources to help him decide on specific embellishments. He liked the “Ranger” style belt […]
I’m pleased to announce the introduction of my new Basic Bandolero. It features up to 7 pouches that fit most known diatonic harmonicas, holding them securely in an upright position. Each one is custom-fit to the particular client’s body size via PDF printouts of the pouch section exchanged via email. and attached to a client-supplied ribbon or […]
It’s no secret that I am a lover of Rhythm Bones as well as many other “folk” instruments. As a confirmed bones rattler, I carry a number of sets of two. Each has its own tone and timbre, carving its own niche in my set. Real bone is my favorite material, but various types of […]
Spurred by a satisfied client/owner of one of my inexpensive “Compact” cases for his diatonic harps, I’ve developed a new chromatic case that uses the same stitch-free rivet-only construction. Because of the time savings by avoiding hand-stitching, I’m able to offer this case at a fraction of the price of my high-end cases. I’ll just […]
After the positive reception for my new Compact 7 case for diatonic harmonicas (http://silverwingleather.com/2013/06/14/new-compact-multi-diatonic-case/) the natural next step was a case of similar construction and attributes that would carry a set of 14 harps. Consisting of two of my unique Kydex thermoplastic divider inserts with a separator all enclosed in a leather case, this is […]
Spurred by a customer’s request for a simple case in which he could carry a single diatonic harmonica within his shirt or pant pocket, I recalled a simple stitched leather case with a snap closure that I made for a single diatonic “carry” harp a decade or so ago. I’ve had one in my purse ever since and I […]
Folks, I just uploaded some images of my latest chromatic case to the Gallery page. I’m calling it, for want of better terms, my “Concealed Carry” chromatic case for its resemblance to a hand gun shoulder holster. It was designed in close cooperation with my old HarpBuddy, Jp Pagán because he wanted a case that he […]
I’m finally comfortable announcing my new multi-diatonic cases! I’ve two models, one a stand-alone, the other meant to work together with a tandem brother case. Both are suede-lined and each holds 7 harps. Please take a look at the Gallery page for more pictures and details.
I created a simple box-type chromatic harmonica case for my long-time HarpBuddy, Dane Terry, from San Diego. He carries a number of chromes in a larger briefcase-style gig case. As such, he didn’t really want to have a lot of “stuff” attached to the outside, just a nice, sleek case to cradle his favorite axe, […]