A while back I got the brilliant idea to make a double strung wire harp. So several months later I have a 26 string double strung Limerick harp. I wasn't sure...
Hi Anita, Ann Heymann is the only other person I have heard of that had a double wire. Hers was a Jay Witcher. There are a couple tunes on one of her early ...
Does anyone know if Triplett has the same size tuning pins as do Dustys? I've been corresponding with a gal who just bought her daughter a Triplett wire and...
It's OK, Janet, the Dusty Strings retail shop carries both Triplett harps and tuning keys, and they take good care of their customers. --Nan ... From:...
Where is the Dusty retail shop? thanks, Donna [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Donna Goodin
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Hi Donna, here's the part of their Web site with location info: http://www.dustystrings.com/contact.shtml Have fun! --Nan ... From: WireHarp@yahoogroups.com...
thanks, Nan! This is so exciting, for some reason I thought they didn't have a retail shop. Learn something new every day! Take care, Donna ... From: Nan...
Donna Goodin
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The Northwest Ohio Chapter of the American Harp Society and Owens Community College, Fine and Performing Arts present.. Kim Robertson March 19, 2007 Workshop:...
Just a note to let you know that Ann Heymann's latest CD release Cruit go nÓr * Harp of Gold will be featured on Peadar O'Riada's radio show in Ireland on...
Hello All, Thanks to your help in deciding what to do, have installed all new tuning pins (made by wire harp group member "mefecit"). They work great! They...
Christa, Handsome harp! Glad you got new pins that work better. You said you had an old Trinity that was a Witcher. Do you think this Otway is a Witcher...
Thanks Rowan, I had heard this too. I haven't the heart to take him off the list yet though. Chris A note to the list moderator: Gabriel Carrillo, known on...
Hi Chris, This Otway harp is made by a man named Daniel Larson. He specializes in early music instruments and also has a company that makes gut strings....
Ah, I knew it looked different than my Witcher Otway. Mine has a foot for one and it looks (given pictures are never quite 'real') to be ... hmmm, words...
Hi Chris, It does make sense. Looked up a photo of a Witcher version and it does look like it extends out further than this one. How long have you had your...
Hi Christa, I'm another Otway person who is coming out of the woodwork here - Looks lovely - I am rather curious - it looks more high headed than mine - thats...
Oh, goodness. I'd have to think about that. Ah, the pics that Gwen sent me just before I bought him are dated Sept. 27, 2003. So a bit later that fall. Chris...
Hi Janet, Thanks Janet. Where did you get your harp? The bottom notes are very good--strong, clear, rich. Also have silver on them. It is interesting to hear...
Hello All, Posted another photo of the harp taken straight on from the side. It is nice to hear from folks who are enjoying their harps and admiring of each...
Hi Christa, Mine's an older Witcher - built 1978. Ha - I know what you mean about hearing wire and then its all over! Sounds like you did what I did. Welcome...
Hi Janet, That is a beautiful harp (both of them are). Could you post a closeup of the cap on the front or the neck? Am metally designing a cap or some sort...
hi folks just wondering if anyone has used timber with small burrs or burls for soundboxes, i got some very large boards of willow, but they are peppered with...
Hi Davy: The harp I made had the soundboard made from the outside facing part of the log. It has a few "pins" , tight burls from tiny sucker twigs , but they...
My QM by Tim Hobrough also has small burls, probably from sucker twigs on the sound box. It's made of Italian Black Poplar (which is similar to english...
Dear Friends and Colleagues, first of all I want to thank all of You for Your support especially on my myspace-site. Your comments are an encouragement and we...
Greetings from Alaska. Yes, I am new to the list and am now delurking. I used to play nylon strung harp a few years back but stopped because of some severe...
Hello! I can only offer a few observations but I will jump in. I have a maple Triplett Irish 25 and I think it's a great harp for the money. I like it...
Try as many harps as you can and buy the one you love. Too many times for my liking, my cheapness has won out and I've shelled out serious money for something...
