Plans
     

Ancient Celtic Harp Plans
These plans are based on the Trinity College Harp in Dublin, but are slightly larger than the original harp which permits wider string spacing and a bit more volume and resonance. Plans include all decorations on neck, column, and soundbox. This harp is usually strung with phosphor bronze wire.
Specifications: (H x W x D) 27 x 13 x 19 inches, 30 Strings, Weight 15 lbs.
$25.00 ea.

Gypsy Harp Plans
The Gypsy harp is designed for walk-about minstrels and children. String spacing is narrow.
Specifications: (H x W x D) 33 x 7 x 17 inches, 23 Strings, Weight 3-1/2 lbs., Lowest note D
$16.50 ea.

Irish harp Plans
Since the early 1880's, most Irish harp craftsmen have settled on a neo-Irish common design known as the neo-lrish harp. Plans include Celtic design soundboard decoration
Specifications: (H x W x D) 40 x 11 x 22-3/4 inches, 30 Strings, Weight 13 lbs.
$25.00 ea.

Lyre harp Plans

Specifications: (H x W x D) 20 x 10 x 11/16 inches, 23 Strings
$10.00 ea.

Leprechaun Junior Harp Plans
The Leprechaun Junior harp is very portable with light, yet strong, construction. The soundbox generates a surprisingly large volume. String spacing is narrow, comparable to Latin and ancient Irish harps.
Specifications: (H x W x D) 32 x 10 x 19 inches, 28 Strings, Weight 8 lbs., Lowest note G
$15.00 ea.

Large Mini-Concert Harp Plans
The Large Mini-Concert harp is patterned after an instrument produced in London by John Sebastian Morley in the early 19th century. In design and decoration, this harp is very much like the large pedal harp. Construction, materials, and details are also similar. Plans include decoration design for soundboard.
Specifications: (H x W x D) 55 x 15 x 32 inches, 36 Strings, Weight 20 lbs., Lowest note B
$30.00 ea.

Small Mini-Concert Harp Plans
The Small Mini-Concert harp is patterned after an instrument produced in London by John Sebastian Morley in the early 19th century. In design and decoration, this harp is very much like the large pedal harp. Construction, materials, and details are also similar. Plans include decoration design for soundboard.
Specifications: (H x W x D) 50 x 14 x 28 inches, 30 Strings, Weight 18 lbs., Lowest note E
$25.00 ea.

Paraguayan harp Plans
The Paraguayan harp is unique among folk harps. The neck is made in two halves and the strings are suspended between the halves. The box is lightly constructed, resulting in superb tone and volume. String spacing is narrow.
Specifications: (H x W x D) 58 x 15 x 27 inches, 36 Strings, Weight 10 -12 lbs., Lowest note F
$30.00 ea.

Tara Harp Plans
This harp is a replica of the instruments made by James McFall of Belfast at the turn of the century. Plans include Celtic designs for soundboard decoration and carving on the column.
Specifications: (H x W x D) 59 x 14 x 32 inches, 36 Strings, Weight 28 lbs., Lowest note C
$32.50 ea.

Harp Decoration Chart
General #1: Celtic knots and dragons, shamrocks, fleur-de-lis classical design.
General #2: Celtic knots and dragons, flower and leaf designs, mythical animals.
Egyptian Harp: Hieroglyphs and harpers from the Book of the Dead.
Gothic: Dolphins and cherubs.
$10.00 ea.