0000136091 00000 n 0000040736 00000 n 109 0 obj <>stream Mon-Fri 8-4:30 MT. (If it is a relatively thick string, you may want to cut it into 1-2cm sections to make Nylon strings do not sound as good as gut, however, and the lower you get on the harp… 0000007490 00000 n When you break one, you can purchase the replacement here. Strings for FH32 or Crescendo 32 We number our strings starting from the top, so #1 is the highest and shortest string. The maker of your harp should usually supply you with a string gauge chart when you purchase a harp. Harp.com is your #1 source for harps, harp strings, harp sheet music, harp CDs, harp methods, and harp accessories such as dollies and tuning keys. The insertion of the string ends (pieces of 5th octave gut) in the last two steps is not necessary for the 4th and 5th octave strings. Other harpmakers use many types and gauges of strings that could be different from ours. These are the strings for the Special Edition Fullsicle Harp. 0000001589 00000 n Choosing the Correct Replacement String #3B. For lap harp owners needing to replace a broken string, a picture (video) is worth a thousand words and this should prove to be Because of the stretching factor in gut and especially nylon strings, the number of winds on (or times the string is wrapped around) the tuning pin tend to build up and eventually press against the neck, causing the pin to gradually become too tight. 0000199699 00000 n 0000072124 00000 n Replacing a String on Your Harp The Sylvia Woods Harp Center has created a video of Harp Strings Parts & Accessories Benches Cases & Covers Harps Crowns Dollies & Trolleys Electronics Parts & Maintenance Shipping Cartons & Trunks Music Stands String Bags Study Aids Tuning Keys & Holders Sheet Music 0000007525 00000 n If you do NOT have a Musicmakers Harp: The best thing you can do is to order replacement strings directly from the maker of the harp. 0000003369 00000 n 2. is made of real wood 3. comes with 12 song sheets with words 4. comes with a pick and a spare wire 5. comes with lifetime string replacement 6. comes with How to Change Wound Harp Strings Nice windings! 0000004960 00000 n Click image to enlarge for more detailed view. <<4CB55D37C72D8340A5B3BCB016109D97>]>> Roosebeck Harp String Set, 22, C - C 4.3 out of 5 stars 76 $36.75 $ 36. 0000008078 00000 n All octaves start with E, then go down the harp: D, C, B, A, G, F. 34 and 36 string lever harps start with 1st octave C or 1st octave A as their shortest string, so the first octave on these harps is not complete. If you need to replace a string and don’t know the gauge, using the old string is a good way to help determine the gauge (you can measure the diameter using a micrometer). 0000007353 00000 n Make sure that you have the correct replacement string. Note: Your harp neck is held on by string tension, so it will come apart from the body if you remove all the strings at once. 0000008621 00000 n 1. Care must be taken to allow enough slack in the wires to give two complete turns on the tuning pin. How is Replacing a Wire String Different. Avoid using category words such as "book" or "pedal." If you need to replace one of the lower bass end strings, however, you might only get one replacement out of it. 0000003669 00000 n Because wire strings are sold with the anchor already attached, they are inserted from the backside of the soundboard. You can order replacement strings for Musicmakers Harps by clicking here. If this is not done the string will break before it has reached the proper pitch. 0000008732 00000 n Harp.com specializes in Lyon & Healy and Salvi harps and we sell standard stringing for our harps. 0000010409 00000 n Single String - Special Edition Fullsicle Harp You do not alway have to order a full set of strings. 0 Typically, harp string is sold in lengths of 4 feet and this is enough to replace a treble or mid range string twice or even three times. 0000002613 00000 n 75 Get it as soon as Tue, Feb 2 FREE Shipping by Amazon Only 3 left in stock - order soon. 0000000016 00000 n 0000136021 00000 n 0000137323 00000 n 0000136489 00000 n Chances are that sooner or later one is going to break and it will need to be replaced. If this happens, don't worry! When this occurs the string should be released and the slack pulled up through the tuning pin hole and then retuned (3 winds around the pin is a good number). 0000106398 00000 n 0000003227 00000 n On a number of our models, the string tension alone is what holds the neck and pillar onto the soundbox. I've had so many requests for this so here it is! String up your RB1545, RB1522, or RB1535 auto harp with quality ChromAharP Strings. 0000003414 00000 n 0000011157 00000 n Celtic harp strings 0000105928 00000 n It is extremely important that you put the correct strings on your harp, or you could affect the tension that is applied on your harp and cause damage. Tuning Your Lever Harp to C or Flat Keys #3A. If all the strings are removed at once, the two major sections of the harp will come apart. If you are unable to contact the maker of your harp for some reason, we still may be able to help you. The Music Maker Lap Harp: 1. is the world's easiest instrument to play! 0000006069 00000 n The bowline knot is accompanied by am anchor (which you can make from a piece of old thicker harp string) to secure the knot in place and to stop it jamming. Dismiss. Nylon wraps: Do not cut below the wrap. Harp String Sets We have over 5000 harp string sets on file. 0000001176 00000 n To find the string number, count from the shortest string (#1) to the broken string. Prices are subject Replacing a Harp String Tie a knot to anchor it and then attach it to the tuning pin First, after removing the broken string, insert a replacement nylon or gut string from the topside of the soundboard and pull it through a soundhole on the backside of the harp far enough to have room to tie an anchor knot as shown in the graphic to the right. Replacing Harp Strings we recommend that you remove and replace a few strings at a time rather than taking them all off at once. In order to select the proper replacement string you need the string number and you need to know which model of harp you have. 66 0 obj <> endobj 0000010018 00000 n In order to select the proper replacement string you need the string number and the Rees harp model. Leave me a comment and let me know other harp help you need. 0000007551 00000 n 0000009656 00000 n xref If you already have a set of replacement strings pull out the proper number. If you don’t see your set here, please email us. This is a step by step demonstration of how to replace a string on a TK O'Brien's lap harp. 0000199843 00000 n Sylvia Woods shows you two ways to tie the knot in the end of a string to replace a broken string on your harp. For a much more comprehensive demonstration of string replacement, Check out my DVD: Harp Care with Steve Moss. 0000004383 00000 n As shown in the graphic, in moving the middle of the wire to the corresponding string in the next octave, that degree of slack will give you approximately two turns of the wire string. xÚb``à```ùÍÀÆÀ0O‰Aˆ„€bl,-›˜Žú2.ó³r``P?çPäv»ƒà9èÆrñǦ‚cO‚ìf¹Ý)}þ K[kݏ‡. It's not a big deal, but it's generally easier to do a few strings at a time. String set prices are by the number of wound strings and type of strings determined by the builder. 0000105859 00000 n 0000002183 00000 n Tying the Knot in the Harp String #3C. trailer If you already have a set of replacement First, make sure the replacement string you have is long enough to match the broken one. 0000001688 00000 n After tying the knot as shown above, follow the steps below to attach the upper octave gut or nylon string to the tuning pin. First, after removing the broken string, insert a replacement nylon or gut string from the topside of the soundboard and pull it through a soundhole on the backside of the harp far enough to have room to tie an anchor knot as shown in the graphic to the right. They possess a long-lasting, brilliant tone. Music Search Tip: Enter in the most unusual word(s). Call Toll-Free at 1.877.621.3881 I got a harp with threaded tuning pins a few months ago, and I noticed that some of the tuning pins already seem like they may be sticking too far out on the lever-side of the harp. 0000004134 00000 n if you order the wrong ones. 1.877.621.3881 Please make sure you are ordering strings for the correct model of harp, as they are not interchangeable and are not returnable if you order the wrong ones. Harp Strings Harps have many strings. You’ll be restringing … You can refer to these charts, to see which strings you need to order. 0000006043 00000 n 0000005073 00000 n Many harpists also put nylon in the second octave for the same reasons. Remove the broken string. 0000006675 00000 n 0000014506 00000 n Music Search Tip: Enter in the most unusual word(s). Start at the bass (lowest) end of the harp. See our section on Indentifying Harp Strings for further help.2. 66 44 Detailed instructions for repairing a broken wire on your Music Maker. %%EOF 0000135761 00000 n If you know the harp string you require, please follow the Harp Strings by String Type link below. There is a 10% discount on harp string octaves and full sets when ordered via our web shop. %PDF-1.4 %âãÏÓ To find the string number, count from the shortest string (#1) down to the broken string. 0000011857 00000 n 0000005913 00000 n String Charts Welcome to our string chart section. 0000105611 00000 n Note: when tying a knot of a gut string, you may hear a “crackle”, this is from the coating on the string and is completely normal. I don’t think it has gone far enough to require string replacement yet, but … The knot used in securing harp string behind the sound board is called a bowline. This method is not necessary for the heavier gauge strings and steps 2-5 may be eliminated for the 5th octave strings. 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