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  • August 3, 2022 at 7:18 am #291392
    jeannie-walker
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    Does anyone know the string gauges for the Caswell Metal string Celtic lap Harp?
    Its 27 strings and believe it was C-A.

    I own a still intact Caswell Metal string Celtic lap harp. I haven’t played it in years, kept it tuned down so it would not come apart but have been requested to play it at a medieval faire end of this month.

    August 3, 2022 at 7:23 am #291393
    jeannie-walker
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    The lowest string I think was C, so A highest

    August 3, 2022 at 7:28 am #291394
    jeannie-walker
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    Oops backwards.
    Here’s a photo.

    The lowest string I think was C, so A highest

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    August 3, 2022 at 9:58 am #291396
    Biagio
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    Yep, here you are (phosphor bronze):
    A6-E6 .018
    D6-A5 .020
    G5-D5 .022
    C5-E4 .025
    D4-A3 .028
    G3-E3 .032
    D5-C3 .035

    Looks like the NPJ has been repaired using just a metal plate; I’m not sure how strong that would be. The total tension on that harp is 815 lbs. (370 Kg).

    Biagio

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