Is There a String Doctor in the House?

[rod-c]

Hello:

I know there have been plenty of posts here about changing strings, but

[bernhard-schmidt]

Rod,

the gut string did break..and you have a substitute c nylon (also 2nd oktave)
In this case you cant make very much wrong. The nylon string sounding different than gut but after a day it becomes more clear.
If you dont have used a 2nd octave c nylon…but a other one with different diameters…than there might be a problem.

Hope it helpes

Regards

[rod-c]

Thank you, Barnard.

[Fairy Reel]

Hey Rod, been there done that.

When I got my first harp, it came with a complete set of nylon replacements–and no labels. So we got to play the guessing game. We also didn’t know how to change the string. Hello, internet.

Unfortunately, changing a string is like riding a horse: if you have no experience, then someone’s going to get hurt.

I suggest either a) asking your teacher to show you how to tie and change a string or b) ask a sympathetic harpist in your area. It’s easiest if seen done.

Also, when I first changed my first string, since I didn’t know how to do it, we did it

[barbara-brundage]

Rod, did you put a string anchor in before putting the string on the harp?

[unknown-user]

Or, if the knot is not resting against the harp, if there is some complication in the knotting, that could perhaps interfere; or it could be a defective string, or not a good one. Being crisp and clear are just the advantages of nylon over gut, if you want that. It may also be the way you are playing it, nylon requiring a different touch than gut. Try playing that string more easily, less pressure and see if that helps any.

[rod-c]

Hi..

Thank you for all the expert advice! I really appreciate it. I got the nylon string on and got it tuned.

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