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Rod,

Thanks for the offer, but I’ve already got the harp strung up!

[michael-rockowitz]

Audrey,

When I read through the harp-building CD (a collection of articles from the folk harp journal) that I ordered from Musicmaker Kits, I read about harps like the one from Dreamsinger, constructed just with dowels, mortise and tenon, etc.

[michael-rockowitz]

And one more correction – the 4 lowest strings are .032s, not .024s.

[michael-rockowitz]

Hi again-

A correction – to enhance the sound, I may remove some non-structural stock from the sides of the soundbox.

[michael-rockowitz]

Hi to all again,

To my shear amazement, I have actually put the harp together.

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Rod,

I believe the wood supports will keep the neck from falling over while just a few strings are attached.

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Zen,

I’m assuming you live in the U.S., one of the few industrialized nations with such an inequitable health care system.

In theory, professionals are supposed to offer “pro bono” services (free or reduced rates) in addition to their paid work.

[michael-rockowitz]

Rod,

I hadn’t heard of the use of hydrotherapy for tennis elbow before you mentioned it, but I’ve since read up on it some.

[michael-rockowitz]

Rod,

Thank you for the info.

[michael-rockowitz]

Hi Liam,

I think the ultimate question has to do with where you want to go with your music.

[michael-rockowitz]

Carl-Interesting suggestion there!

[michael-rockowitz]

How about:

Harpers do it, but with many strings attached!

Michael

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Laura,

Here are various google links to threads on harpcolumn re flying with a lap harp:

flying with lap harp

Michael

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Liam,

Thank you for your suggestion about inserting birch (or other hardwood dowels, I assume) in the event of pin slippage.

[michael-rockowitz]

Kay,

Thank you for your encouragement.

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