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Vermont Strings & North Shore Strings
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This harp is a replica of the instruments made by James McFall of Belfast at the turn of the century.
Plans include Celtic designs for soundboard decoration and carving on the column.
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The Mini-Concert harp is patterned after an instrument produced in London by John Sebastian Morley in the early 19th century. In design and decoration, this harp is very much like the large pedal harp. Construction, materials, and details are also similar. Plans include decoration design for soundboard.
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These plans are based on the Trinity College Harp in Dublin, but are slightly larger then the original harp which permits wider string spacing and a bit more volume and resonance. Plans include all decorations on neck, column, and soundbox. This harp is usually strung with phosphor bronze wire.
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General # 1: Celtic knots and dragons, shamrocks, fleur-de-lis classical design.
General # 2: Celtic knots and dragons, flower and leaf designs, mythical animals.
Egyptian Harp: Hieroglyphs and harpers from the book of the Dead.
Gothic Harp: Cherubs, swirls, leafy designs.
Blueprint of the Erard Single Action Pedal Harp (mechanism only)
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The Paraguayan harp is unique among folk harps. The neck is made in two halves and the strings are suspended between the halves. The box is lightly constructed, resulting in superb tone and volume. String spacing is narrow.
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The Leprechaun Junior Harp is very portable with light, yet strong, construction. The soundbox generates a surprisingly large volume. String spacing is narrow,
comparable to Latin and ancient Irish harps.
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This Gypsy harp is designed for walk-about minstrels and children. String spacing is narrow.
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