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Well Designed - High Quality - Solid Wood Standard Folk Harp Stringing Tension - Outstanding Manuals Presented by: Building your own harp can give you a sense of satisfaction as well as a quality harp at an affordable price. We offer the Cambria line of Folk Harp Kits & Plans. These are very good quality instruments, suitable for students, teachers, travelers, and those who do not wish to hock the family heirlooms just to get a harp. The Cambria harps are compact, and travel well. Tone is superb, with excellent volume. The string band is well balanced tonally, with standard pedal harp spacing (except for the Wire string 22, which has standard spacing for a wire string harp).
The Cambria Folk 34C is similar in style to the 29, but of course larger. A good concert instrument, with sufficient range for almost any purpose, C-65.4 to A-1760. Our most popular Cambria model. It stands 50" high. Solid wood, spruce soundboard optional.
There are a lot of people out there who want to experience the thrill of making a musical instrument with their own hands. For them we offer the line of Cambria Kits. Cambria Kits are well designed, with extensive instruction manuals (the Stage 1-3 manuals total 54 pages!). You end up with an instrument you can be proud of. Since people vary in their level of skill, so do the Cambria Kits. They come in three different levels (well...four, if you count the "plan only"). Note that you can buy the manuals separately so you can see which stage is best suited to your skill level. Here is a description of the various formats available: Plan only: this is a full size blueprint of the harp, with basic information. Included are string charts, helpful hints, materials lists, and data on computer parameters used in the design. Detailed instructions are not given, and previous instrument building experience is assumed. Harp plan and manuals are not returnable. Stage 1 kit: this is the plan, all necessary hardware & strings, and complete instruction manuals. You furnish the lumber. You will need a #4 tapered pin reamer. Stage 2 kit: A Stage 1, but in addition we furnish you with the lumber parts. The body carcass is assembled. You will need a good supply of clamps. The instructions detail how to make excellent clamps for very low cost. You will need a #4 tapered pin reamer. Stage 3 kit: We supply all lumber, parts, strings, etc. Most of the gluing and assembly is done. You have to sand it, perform final assembly, finish the instrument, and string it up. All you need to complete the Stage 3 kit is sandpaper, a little glue, and finishing materials. Tools required are limited. The manual is very complete even on the finishing process.
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| Wire22, Nylon 22, Nylon29 | $20.00 ea | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $55.00 |
| Nylon 34 plan | $25.00 ea | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $65.00 |
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| Nylon 34 | $230.00 | $740.00 | $940.00 |
| Nylon 29 | $175.00 | $680.00 | $880.00 |
| Nylon 22 | $140.00 | ||
| Wire 22 | $140.00 | ||
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$15.00 $20.00 |
$60.00 | $60.00 |
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| Loveland levers | $11.00 ea | Tapered pin reamer #4 | $18.00 |
| Brass flip up sharping levers | $8.00 ea | Brass reinforcement plate | $12.00 |
| Tuning peg #4 x 3" | $2.20 ea | Oil marker, specity red or blue | $5.00 ea |
| Tuning key #4 | $15.00 | Soundboard grommets | .10 ea |
| Bridge pins small | .50 ea | Spruce soundboard for a 34 string | $230.00 |
| Bridge pins medium | .65 ea | Spruce soundboard for a 29 string | $220.00 |
Custom Fitted
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Soft Harp Cases
These cases are made with a durable, water-resistant, 420 denier nylon with a thick foam pad. The padding is bump-resistant. We add a slick lining around the neck to prevent catching on the pegs. The zipper is a heavy-duty nylon with a special closure to keep the zipper away from the harp.
Our cases have adjustable webbed shoulder straps as well as easy-carry handles and a roomy side pocket. Please specify color: royal blue, purple, forest green, teal, gray, maroon, or tan. Please email for ordering packet. Shipping/Handling/Insurance is $25.
Harp Size
Number of Strings
Price
Large
36-38
$295
Medium
32-35
$260
Small
23-31
$242
Travel
19-22
$190
Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. To custom fit your harp, we need a tracing of the bottom, back and profile, along with measurements.
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Teach Yourself To Play the Folk Harp
The most popular beginning book for people of all ages. This book teaches the student step by step how to play the folk harp. Each of the 12 lessons includes instructions, exercises, along with folk and classical pieces using the new skills and techniques taught in the lesson. It is an excellent book for any student, regardless of previous musical training. 44 pieces all in the key of C, with no sharping levers required. Fingering and placing brackets included. 80 pages, spiral-bound. See below for the book of lyrics.
Teach Yourself Book - $12.95
Companion Cassette
Sylvia plays the pieces in the Teach Yourself book on this cassette. It is a great way to hear how the music is "supposed to sound."
Teach Yourself Cassette - $7.95
Video
In this informative VIDEO companion to Teach Yourself To Play The Folk Harp, Sylvia Woods gives helpful hints and instruction as she plays the pieces in the book. This is an excellent way to see "how it should be done," and receive helpful advice from Sylvia. This video is 100 minutes long, & follows the book, lesson by lesson. VHS
Teach Yourself VHS Video - $54.95
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Extended Range Chromatic Auto-Tuner
New compact high-tech design ST1100 gives you an exact LED note/pitch readout of any note you play. LED readout is easy to see with the Lumbrite illumination feature. The octave display functions in both the "tuning" and the "sound" mode. Shift the pitch of the standard A440 tone in steps of 1Hz over a range of 438 to 445. Extended 7-octave tuning range C1-B7. Reference sound generation in 5-octaves from C2 to B6.
$139.50 plus $10.00 p/h/ins
Chromatic Auto-Tuner
A redesigned SR900 compact quartz tuner with easy-to-read LED display featuring Lumibrite Illumination. Pleasing round shape. The standard A4 pitch can be shifted in steps of 1Hz over the range 438 to 445 Hz. BU meter provides ultimate accuracy. LEDs provide additional assistance as tuning guides and note/pitch indicators. Extended 7-octave tuning range: C1-B7. Includes input-output jacks, built-in microphone, AC adaptor jack, and automatic battery check function. Black
$94.50 plus $10.00 p/h/ins
Chromatic Auto-Tuner
Features a pitch shift function of A4 (435Hz to 446Hz), built-in mic and in/out jacks, and an LCD advanced display. The display registers the string name and mode automatically.
$29.95 plus $10.00 p/h/ins
Matrix Tuning Mic (with suction cup)
Specially designed for tuning acoustic instruments, the Piezo transducer attaches to instrument body with a suction cup. This improves the tuning signal and eliminates background noise interference problems inherent with mic tuning. 1/4" phone plug.
$11.95 plus $10.00 p/h/ins
Matrix Tuning Mic (with clip)
A clothes-pin style pickup mic that clips easily onto the instrument.
$14.95 plus $10.00 p/h/ins
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Just phone, fax, or e-mail us at mwstrings@markwoodstrings.com. We take payment in the form of checks, moneyorders, Visa or MasterCard. Please be sure to include your return mailing address when contacting us.
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809 W First Street Phoenix, Oregon; 97535 USA Phone: (541)535-7700 fax: (541)535-5657 E-mail us here: mwstrings@markwoodstrings.com |
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Links to other Harp pages that may be useful to you:
The Harp Page: http://www.tns.lcs.mit.edu/harp/ |
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