... I may depend on how the harp is constructed. For example, a harp that has a veneer finish may not do well with oil. I do remember Jay Witcher telling me an...
Cynthia, Are you saying that you had someone beside Jay finish - or re-finish your Witcher? What sort of finish he used, please? Thanks Chris ... From:...
... The Dusty Strings Symposium is the first weekend in November, 2005. Unless things have changed (I mean, I'm merely a performer/teacher for them, I don't...
... Yes. That part of my harp's history is a long story, but the upshot of it all is that's why my Witcher isn't a Witcher. Jay built it but refused to sign it...
... responces. Its funny, one Peter recommended Captain Sudley and someone else recommended Planxty Sudley which I think are different pieces but I will check....
Greetings all! I (surprise, surprise ;-p) have a few more questions. Nails: Experienced wire harpers have recommended Barielle cream and/or olive oil for...
Without responding to any question in particular, let me comment on the finishing discussion. Oil finishes soak into the wood. It has long been accepted that...
... So what your saying then, Craig is assuming I drink my whisky neat I can use an oil finish, but if I use shellac I should limit myself to water. Hmm. Then...
Hi Lyn, It sounds to me like we have the exact same kind of nails , i.e: "peely-rippy-bendy" ones... Mine are ever so much better (although it HAS been a long...
Janet, Hi, Its Jacqueline. Michael's harp was made by Phillip Boulding of Magical Strings in the Seattle Area. Just plug Magical Strings into your search...
Yes, brass ball ends are for guitar strings and some harp makers use them instead of toggles. You can get them from Robinson's harp shop. The last time I...
Flieg here -- ... ROFLMAO! I would gather then, that we should not use these on a harp, since it would lead to blocking with the harp in the case of sudden ...
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I can see how an antiballistic finish could be useful, say, at mob or Irish weddings, but is it any good for re-entering the atmosphere? Peter Wilson [Non-text...
What Sheilia said! --Nan ... From: Sheilia & Terry Scott [mailto:sidhefolk@...] Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 11:55 AM To: WireHarp@yahoogroups.com ...
Hi, Chris, and I'm sorry this reply is delayed, but I've been working away for a bit. ...And I haven't yet read the other 39 postings from this group, so if...
... and of course we haven't gone into which sort of oil, other than briefly. I've no idea what goes into them, being a Nignorant sort of a chap, but danish is...
and another great little story ! Thanks, Cynthia. I didn't need to go look at that website, being familiar with that area.... I don't need to feed my...
... Great story Cynthia ! Thanks for sharing... and it was new to me ! I particularly loved the bit about the dyeing !! Now aren't you glad you have a...
-Lyn, Some of us use hoof manicure which we get from Livery/Tack stores. It seems to help. Also, I would like to put out there that I believe the body adjusts....
I'm not sure of your application for the ball ends, but I spent ***HOURS*** with a tiny crochet hook getting the steel guitar string ball ends out of the...
I'm tinkering with the idea of refinishing my harp this summer. She's quite banged up and I really like the blue Trinity copy of Witcher's. I've also started...
You can avoid this not only by using larger ball ends than the string holes in your soundboard, but also by using leather washers (available through...
Ball ends. Well, my personal take is I just don't like them. It's hard to tie the wire on them! Beth Richard (hi Beth!) showed me once how to do this with a...
... You're right, Sheilia. However, I know one harper who was using the hoof cream and switched to the Barielle and found that it was better. It's pricey, yes,...
Unfortunately, I've had to start using some sort of hoof cream. After nearly 50 years of harder than nails nails, the onset of menopause and a thyroid...
If desperate and you lose your ends (Grin!!), then a cut off nail - say about a 3d - at the sharp end and also at the end you woud normally hit with a hammer....
... There's also a very detailed demonstration by Bill Taylor, of the restringing process, on clarsach.net Although I'm just a wee bit confused about the...
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