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How Debbie's Harp Was Made
(Last updated June 24th, 2000)
On the recommendations of musician friends, I asked Winnipeg harpmaker
Larry Fisher to make my harp. I chose the
Sun, Moon and Stars model
because I wanted as many strings as possible while still being
able to easily transport my harp. I chose maple because of its hardiness. Larry was
absolutely wonderful through the entire process; I highly recommend his services!
The Ordering Process
After checking out Larry Fisher's website and
deciding on which type of harp I wanted, I contact Larry by e-mail, asked some questions. Larry was very friendly and helpful, not minding my newbie
questions at all. We finalized details by phone. Larry put together a written description of my harp order, summarizing all the details we had talked about (wood, harp type, legs or no legs, artwork details, case, etc.), and I sent him a deposit check.
The harp will take three months to make.
After much research and polling of harp players,
I've also ordered a full fiberglass Superlightweight Harp Case from
Colorado Cases.
The Harpmaking Process
Larry was kind enough to send me photos and updates on his progress while making
my harp:
Other photos re: harpmaking process
Joanne Bertin:
Joanne made her harp from a kit by Steve Green of Steen Harps in West Virginia,
a 31-string Celtic model.
Building A Celtic Harp:
Presented by Harpmaker R. A. (Harp) Corrigan, a master craftsman with 40 yrs. woodworking experience, specializing in Celtic Harps, Irish Folk Harps and the re-creation of 17th cent. Aeolian Harps.
Harp Arrival Day Photos
(*warning: strong "gush" factor! :-))
