Keith Kendrick Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Can anyone enlighten me as to who is making the best concertina cases in leather or otherwise at the moment please. Is there anything as good as what John Holman used to do? I heard that he is no longer in the trade - is this true? Cheers Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inventor Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 It must be over 20 years ago since John Holman ceased to make concertina bellows and cases. At that time he took up making Videos (mainly of weddings), which paid very much more than making bellows. As you say this was a great loss to the Concertina World. At about the same time Robin Scard started working with Colin and Rosalie Dipper, and he made me a really good leather concertina case for my larger concertina. In the intervening years he has gone on to become a really excelent concertina maker; I don't know if he would still be willing to make you a case. He can be contacted via Colin Dipper. Inventor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDNICKILBY Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Keith Talk to Harriet Havers. If you want her number phone me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cboody Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Greg Jowaisas makes lovely cases, though they are not leather. Prices are reasonable, and quality is high. Check photos at http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=6023 Greg is often out here and can add further info if he wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freiherr von Harris Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I can also vouch for Greg Jowaises (rhymes with 'cases') being a top-notch, knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful person. You can't go wrong with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saguaro_squeezer Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Greg made a case for my big Crabb Crane. The only thing that I would do differently is have him make it in the style I've seen in UK, no handle on top and a leather strap that wraps 'round and supports from the bottom. The top mount handle makes it just not fit in an airline overhead and I have to turn it on its side. It's a lovely case, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham else Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I've not come up with any that match the quality of the John Holman cases. I'm privelged to have one for each of my 2 Dipper anglos....made in 1979 and 1980.....Rosie Dipper estimates their value as £400 each, mainly due to the quality of the French lining. I've taken my tinas all over the world in these cases and they still look fresh! Good luck in your search for quality cases. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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