I have been a bit slow in replying due to a hectic schedule but wanted to add how we add a spline to both new and necks to be repaired. To get a slot deep...
Hello, I intend to build my first harp according to one of this plans: the 30 string "Irish Metal Strung Harp" from Pat Sephton (Australia) or the 30 string...
Hi, I have a question for a pal . . . he would like to know if anyone here has any sources for Finnish birch laminate for soundboard material (I'm aware of...
Dear Charlotte I can give you my source for Aircraft ply, but I suspect that you are in USA and my source is here is Australia. In California try Aircraft...
Hi there, Okay, I have started a photo album in the photos area called "HarpNeedsTLC" - this is the harp I've been talking about. I'm certain it's not a...
... Yep, I agree. The levers are definitely not as fluid-looking as the Pilgrin ones, and the harp's shape isn't quite right either. ... Good luck with your...
I am thrilled to be entering the world of music-makers! I am brand new to this wonderful field. Would like to meet harpists in the Greater Los Angeles Area...
Hi, If any of you see a similar post regarding the harp I'm trying to fix (almost an exact duplicate) it's because of trouble posting here today (now watch,...
Hi Rick (and all), ... Yes, after again viewing pictures of the current Pilgrim Clarsach model I do see the differences, but there are some simularities (but ...
Hi: I have an authentic Queen Mary Harp replica. I would like to have a stand. Is anyone out there interested in making one for me? E-mail any responses so...
Hi, Thanks I will (one can never have enough sources in this area =) - but as it turns out, while I was looking for a good quality ply for the middle layer of...
Good morning, Just a note to thank all that responded to my search for a reamer for the dulcimer which is nearing completion. Your suggestions for websites...
Hessel Pape
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Feb 15, 2003 3:55 pm
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You could also go online to the Harpmakers list and ask people there. harpmakers@yahoogroups.com another source might be "Ross Barrable" or "Ron Konzak", try...
... Any piano tuner/technician has access to both piano and harpsichord wire in all sizes. It may require special order, but that's where I've purchased ...
Hi DragonBetty: It should be remembered that a true Aeolian harp does not operate on the same acoustical principles as a plucked harp and I gather probably...
Hi, I'm new to the list. I'm thinking of building a Musicmakers 31 gothic from a kit and I'd possibly like to string it with gut. I've had a gut strung harp...
Hi everyone ! I have always noticed that my conventual nylon strung harps would play very nicely when strung up, out in the wind. I shoot my photos outsides...
... I once had a bizarre vision of taking the innards from pianos and hanging them from trees, with highly decorative tailfins to point them into the wind. ...
In a message dated 2/18/03 3:50:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, ... Hi Jennifer My wife, Laurie Hill , can redesign your string set to include gut strings. They...
Hi - I'm another newbie and more of a harp player and teacher than builder. However, I am in the east fjords of Iceland, in need of practice harps for my...
Thank you for your input. I have forwarded the information to Kit Brooks. She is planning to build an aeolian wind harp --- very large, not window sized. I ...
Muff, Two reliable sources for some entry level kits and plans that I have built: Glenn Hill's Cambria Design http://www.markwoodstrings.com/cambria.htm Music...
Rick Kemper
RKemper@...
Feb 20, 2003 8:15 pm
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The Tampa Bay Area Renaissance Festival starts in 2 weeks and Dreamsinger Harps (that's Me) will be looking for Booth help to help sell Celtic Harps, Doorharps...
Hi all I am a newbie to the list and have been lurking since about new years I am seeking info about bray harps. I planning to build a bray harp somewhat along...
... A similar question: in making my first harp, a very early Medieval type, I used guitar pins to hold the strings in place. Is this fairly common? It...
I've got TWO harps that are now done. I received down payments for both. The people have vanished. One never answers their e-mail or their phone messages. The...
Has anyone done any experimentation or have experience on what effect string material and thickness make on the phenomena where loud notes sound sharper than...
Tacye - I think the simple answer is that you're right. The only way to eliminate this effect is to increase tension. Any changes in the stiffness of the...
