what do you keep your bars in?

[James Williamson]

I found these at an open air market. They are a perfect fit for my steel and two finger picks to lay on a bed of cloth which comes in handy from time to time...I keep my thumb picks on the headstock wrapped around the strings.

[Colin Brooks]

A leather poker dice case.

[Ray Montee]

As a youngster, I once traveled a considerable distance to play one of those freebie shows mothers always want you to do.........and upon opening the case, I discovered no bar, no picks.

A more recent case: I drove to Spokane,WA., to play and found my picks and bar in the case as they should be. But lo-and behold, I had grabbed the metal finger picks that I use for my EMMONS 10-string and it was horrible, trying to play my Rick six strings with picks that had the incorrect BEND in them. I didn't even discover what the problem was until several days after I arrived back home. I tho't I'd had a slight stroke or something. I will never forget my terrible performance there, but am hopeful that those in the audience might have.

Picks in the right place at the right time is critically important to the serious player. I use a little 'snap' leather purth....... Easy to identify and easy to operate.

[Ron Victoria]

Wow, I never expected such a variety of suggestions. Leave it steelers to be resourceful!!!! I am a chocoholic, so the mini M&M tube strikes me.

ron

[William Clark]

I use old Airborne containers. They have a cup in the lid that contains silicon to keep the Airborne dry. Take a razor blade and cut the cup out and you have a pretty nifty container!

[Mitch Druckman]

What the heck is an Airborne container?

[William Clark]

Airborne is a cold remedy that is available at most drug stores. It is a tablet like Alka Seltzer. Here is a picture. Hand Grenade optional.

[Alan Brookes]

The container I use is like a little briefcase. It's very conspicuous. It has a photo of me on the outside and inside, which shows what I look like, with my address and telephone number. The hope is that if ever it went astray and someone else found it, they would recognise me, or be able to mail it back. Most people are honest and would do that. Fortunately I haven't lost it yet.

[Fred Layman]

It's hard to beat a round plastic Old Spice container. It can even be padded inside for more protection

[Fred Layman]

It's hard to beat a round plastic Old Spice container. It can even be padded inside for more protection

[Jeff Hyman]

Crown Royal bag for me. I keep my picks in a harmonica case.

[Alan Brookes]

Do you keep your harmonicas in a pick case ?

[Jeff Hyman]

Alan... the empty harmonica case was a gift when I first started on lap steel in the 70's. I don't know where the harmonica is... but you'd be amazed how well the case holds up. It safely hold 2 thumb picks, 4 finger picks, and the rod tuner wrench. Heck... I can't get ride of it after 30 years :-)

After looking at your bar case, If lost, I could grab one or two bars and you wouldn't even know they were gone. Does that case have wheels <g>.

[Jim Newberry]

The Tribotone one... room for bar + picks.

That tube looks suspiciously like a sody pop bottle that ain't blowed up yet. Anyone concur?

[Rick Alexander]

An old-time printer's drawer . .






But I can't very well yank it off the wall and take it with me when I go to play - so I downsize to this handy dandy vinyl pouch.
It has 4 bar compartments, I use one for picks.
The flap closes with velcro so it's nice and secure.




If memory serves me correctly I got it from my good friend Chuck Brattain about a year ago.

[John Drury]

RA,

I am humbled by your coolness, your suave, and most of all your MOJO! Are you taking disciples?

Damn son, that is one fabulous array of picking paraphernalia!

[Eric Larson]

I use a small double lidded Plano tackle box. It's about 4"x6". It has plenty of different size compartments for picks, steels and capos. Costs about $6 dollars at Big 5 Sporting Goods or Target.