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19th Century pedal harps...

"...An old London street scene..."

These pages contain information which I acquired during the course of restoring a 19th century Dodd Grecian harp. It should also be relevant to Erard harps (but I haven't worked on one). For those of like mind who don't mind tackling such a project I hope the information will be of use.

• "Saved from the American Mirror" - Reprint of article from Sept 97 UKHA newsletter
• Buying a used harp
• Technical details
• Regulating old harps
• Making brass shims for regulating semitone forks
• Replacing soundboard pegs
• Useful addresses
• National Register and Database of Musical Instruments (UK)

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  New! May 99

• Timothy Harps, Canada - Clarsach makers
• Replacing soundboard pegs

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Links...

Eira Lynn Jones and the Aeolian Duo

The Harp Haven - lots of links (USA) - folk and concert harp. This site is part of the Harp Ring

Henry's harp pages (USA) links for folk and concert harp

Doug Henkle's harp pages (USA) - lots of links - folk and concert harp

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There isn't a great deal on the web relating to pedal harps, so if you have interesting info or links please let me know.

Last update to this site: June 1st, 1999

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