The carving on the fore pillar and harmonic curve is a variation on the theme of ” two birds mixing it ” as the Celtic bird on the old two pence piece is chewing it’s own leg.The marquetry is a floral design , rosewood and sycamore veneers .
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This harp has a totally different construction process, and the shape of the sound box produces a more voluminous sound and tone .The sides and the back panels are all solid wood .The soundboard sits in a groove all the way round . This is a tricky and exact process requiring great attention to detail before glueing takes place.The harp feels the same at the shoulder as it is semi circular like any other harp with a molded back.
This is in fact the very same construction method as when I started nearly 40 years ago. At the time I thought all harps were made this way ! it’s only later I discovered 6 mm plywood was the norm. No wonder it took me longer to make the harp. It was well worth it for the sound though .The reason this model is more costly than the “New Antwerp” is purely because of the extra time spent in the making the soundbox this way. Additional carving and inlay work are optional extras.These can be your own suggestions and ideas as shown in the pictures . Designs can be done and emailed for approval before execution on the harp.
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Above a few images of a harp , with the carving design copied of a rare all Ireland medal from County Wexford, inserted in the harmonic curve ( cherry wood) top and bottom scroll also added on request .
A few pics of a new harp with floral carving and marquetry , cherry wood before varnishing ebony trimmings on the bridge strip and ebony disc inserts in the bridge strip ( for clear sound )
the harp below is Irish sycamore

A proposed design for carving on the side of a new harp.The shaded parts will be recessed and the clear parts will be left in relief .
Please visit and enjoy ALL the pages on this website ( in the left hand margin of the opening page) and see the variety of items on offer. ALL are made by me and I’m not acting as an agent or a shop for goods made somewhere else by other suppliers. All model names are registered and listed under my name .Be wary of so called good offers of Irish harps on certain websites as many of these instruments are not suitable for playing .If in doubt call me and I will advise you free of charge on the value of these instruments .
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this harp has a rosewood veneer laid over walnut wood.the veneer covers all the joints and gives a beautifull outline
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I made this harp in 1981 and fitted with new carbon strings it sounded very nice once more.the wood is from a tree I felled myself !got it from a local farmer at the time.
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this cherry wood harp is about 15 years old and has matured beautifully ,the cherry has become a rich reddish brown compared to new wood.
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walnut harp on the way to completion , all solid wood , the new re-designed shape will be complete when the feet are fitted and the front piece is added to the fore pillar. also available in the slightly curved style as before (also re-designed)
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proposed design for on the harmonic curve and pillar , the blue shading representing the recessed part of the design. It will be punched with a little star punch , thus setting it off against the plain timber surrounding it.
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the carving done to the proposed design
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