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If you've gotten this far, you have probably already been on the models page, so you know something about our harps. Some of the things for you to think about in ordering your harp are the amount you would like to spend, and the shape, style and sound of the harp you would like. You can cruise through the pages on wood to find out more about the different woods we use and their qualities, and you can call us to discuss the options. Please don't feel like you have to figure this out on your own. We are totally willing to spend time with you on the phone to help you figure it out. After you read through this page, just to get some ideas of options, please do call us with any questions you have. We'd love to talk to you. (541) 753-4334. (You can call us before you read through this page!). Overview of harp options: Specifications include: 1. Choosing the woods we use to make your harp (we can do this with email pictures and although it does cost a little extra, can be well worth it). Wood choices for the body of the harp only applies to the Swan, Cygnet and Clare. The Ceili and Serenade are built out of Okume Mahogany. You can choose different woods for trim. 2. Deciding on the kind of strings you want on your harp: Savarez fluorocarbon, folk harp lever gut or nylon strings and concert gut only for Swan, Cygnet or Clare. 3. Choosing any inlay that you might like on the pillar or around the soundboard. There are limited inlays that can be used for a harp that has been stained. 4. For Serenades or Ceilis: Stain color, Semi Staved or Flatback, Binding or Basic Details of your harp: The options below pertain to the Swan, Cygnet and Clare harps except for the section on the Feet which would pertain to all of our harps. After figuring out what harp model you have decided on and the kind of wood that you want, here are a few minor details that you might like to choose. Soundboard veneer (option
for Swans, Cygnets and Clares only)
Soundboard
String Rib (option
for Swans, Cygnets and Clares only)
The photo below shows a Koa Deluxe with Koa veneer. This is $500 extra. This harp also shows the soundboard inlay. $1000
The Feet Cygnet, Clare, Serenade and Ceili: The String Rib (option
for Swans, Cygnets and Clares only) Neck (option
for Swans, Cygnets and Clares only)
Some other options to think about: Do you want any inlay? Check out our inlay options page for some beautiful abalone inlay for your harp. From small inlays of herons, roses or celtic knots to more elaborate vine inlays, the possibilities are numerous. Let us know if you see something you'd like on your harp. Do you need a tuner? If this is your first instrument, you probably don't have one of these and you will most definitely need one to keep your harp in tune. See the Tuning Your Harp page for tuner options.
Have you thought about getting an extra set of strings? It's really a good idea because if you break a string and don't have a replacement, the fun's over. Sometimes (most often) strings will break when you're not even playing, like in the middle of the night. (See our string tying page on our website.)
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Thormahlen Harps
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