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Hi Renate –
Bill Webster’s shop is just 15 minutes away from my house. He is currently building a McFall style harp for me, which should be done this month! Kirsten Alvine from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra also owns one of his McFalls. I’ve only played three of his styles of harps, but the sound quality on all have been excellent – very full bodied and clear. I’ve tried the 18th Century model and the Ceclia besides the McFall. I prefer a higher tension string, which most of his harps have. You should email him with your questions. You can get the link at his website at http://mywebpages.comcast.net/websterstrings/
What a beautiful photo of such a beautiful little girl! And it’s never too early to start learning an instrument. I hope that she continues to be interested in the harp.
Ack! I guess it didn’t work. I give. Let’s try a link:
http://thumb13.webshots.net/t/55/855/3/15/1/2878315010041481093EbKlNu_th.jpg
Also, does anyone else have times when you go to practice and your hands act like they’ve never touched a harp before? I actually have had to NOT play for several days. Then all of a sudden I’ll be back to normal.
I found a better link – with pictures!
Still looking for the video…
I try for about a hour, but often I’ll feel a strain on my back or neck. I stop right away when that happens.
Sid!
You must of been the one I first heard about the cowboy boots from! Don’t tell me you ride a motorcycle – or you’ll make me believe my fantasy man really exists! ;-7
Thanks for posting this. I’ve always wanted to visit the L&H factory, and this is the next best thing!
But it makes me wonder – I thought that the bodies of L&H harps were made in Italy and then finished in the U.S. But in the video they showed the process from rough sawn wood to finished product. Dare I hope that my Style 85 GP is “Made in the USA?” I had to wait extra long because they were in the process to moving to their new factory at the time I placed my order.
Hi Geri –
I’m really, really glad that you’ve had some insight that has helped you. A wise person once told me that whenever I encountered someone who has being hateful and mean, I should imagine them wrapped in bandages, because they were very wounded people. That bit of advice has stayed with me and helped ease my own anger and hurt at these people.
You know, there are people who would complain if you waited on them hand and foot and gave them all the riches in the world. They are very wounded people that refuse to be healed. You said you lived in an apartment? Do you know the manager? Might s/he be willing to help?
In the meantime, might I suggest that even if you don’t play it, keep your connection to your harp. I find that even just looking at or touching my harp has a calming influence when I’m rattled.
