Originally Posted by
hoosiereph
Maybe building your own hard case would be an option? Look for a large, used piece of hard luggage, then cut some foam to fit inside to cushion the instrument? Heck, if you can find a hardsided bag that will fit your soft case inside it, you could probably just stuff the empty space with bubble wrap and be fine.
Hmmm...that's a thought. I wonder how much it would cost to stash an empty suitcase in the left luggage at Dublin airport for a month, though? If it's more than $300, it's more than the value of the harp, and probably not worth doing. I'll look into it, though. It's a good idea...this puppy would fit in a larger old-fashioned suitcase with plenty of room for packing material.