That looks lovely! Can't get the enlargements to work.
Had to do a double take on the first photo though, looked like you had one slot square and t'other round.
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Harp Guitar #1 is finished |
I will get better pics later. The sound is tremendous. Loud, bright, clear. I have it tuned in C Wahine which is very sympathetic to the the Stephen Bennett 6 sub-bass tuning. |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harp Guitar #1 is finished |
Epic project! Congratulations. |
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| Author: | Haans [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harp Guitar #1 is finished |
That looks lovely! Can't get the enlargements to work. Had to do a double take on the first photo though, looked like you had one slot square and t'other round.
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| Author: | Dave Rickard [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harp Guitar #1 is finished |
Great job Mike |
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| Author: | George Thomas [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harp Guitar #1 is finished |
Nice job. What is on the head plate? |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harp Guitar #1 is finished |
I will get better pics when my wife brings the camera home. Whats on the headplate? If you are asking about wood, the big one is bubinga, the slotted is sapele. If you are seeing some kind of artifact, I do not know. Yes, it was epic. Put it down for almost 6 months when I realized I had installed the top incorrectly. Turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Mike |
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| Author: | Stephen Boone [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harp Guitar #1 is finished |
I have been waiting for this post. Congratulations! Please, please, please post some sound files as well as more photos. I am eager to hear it. Very cool indeed. |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:35 pm ] |
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Mike, It looks Great ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up") but must have more photos including a few of the internal structure since its been so long 
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:54 pm ] |
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That's outstanding, Mike. I don't understand them, but it is very neat. I don't get out much! |
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| Author: | ChuckB [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:04 pm ] |
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Nice job Mike! I'm lucky if I can handle 6 strings,, sure like to hear it. Chuck |
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| Author: | LuthierSupplier [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:16 pm ] |
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Beautiful job Mike! Can't wait to see bigger pics. |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harp Guitar #1 is finished |
YES! Right on Mike! Looking forward to bigger pictures too. Way to go! Now that this one is out of the way, you can start working on the 12/6 double neck double cutaway with Manzer wedge..... 
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| Author: | DennisK [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harp Guitar #1 is finished |
Beautiful work, congratulations on finally getting this baby done! It looks quite comfy to play, too. I'm jealous. But two boxes of tools for use on my first regular guitar arrived just now, so I'll be on to building harps soon enough  You gotta give us some sound clips, man! And change that avatar! |
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| Author: | Fred Tellier [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:58 pm ] |
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Real cool guitar Mike I have a Harp in mind for the future but I keep putting it off. How does it sound? Fred |
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| Author: | Dennis Leahy [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 5:02 pm ] |
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Looks like you have a replacement for your avatar pic! Congratulations, and yeah, need big pics and big sound files. Dennis |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:37 pm ] |
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You guys are too kind. Pics coming after olympics. This was my second build ever and I could NOT have done it without your endless, patient help. The truth is out now. I got into this craft to build a harp guitar. I could not justify the 7-10K for a copy or original ( go Lindsey Vonn!) so I used much of that to buy tools to build one. I intend to build many more. |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:50 pm ] |
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So what I am trying to say is thank you for helping me make one of my dreams come true, and that was to own a harp guitar. 
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| Author: | George Thomas [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:36 pm ] |
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I have sense of your passion having played one vintage harp guitar briefly and having just heard Stephen Bennett play his 1909 (1908?) harp guitar. They really make a very special sound with a fullness that cannot be replicated with six strings. I will put one on my list to build right after several other "fun to build and play" guitars. Has any one built one for nylon strings? |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:51 pm ] |
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Fred, the sound is amazing. Not sure how I lucked out. Prolly will wire it up after hearing it. |
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| Author: | Howard Klepper [ Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:41 am ] |
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Congratulations! |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:20 pm ] |
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What an accomplishment...I'm so impressed! Thanks for posting. Steve |
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| Author: | the Padma [ Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:17 pm ] |
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Very nice...well done! If you wish you may send it to the Padma, C/O this here web site. Me be glad to break it in for you. Supply a written critique, including an appraisal, and get it back to you in about 6 months or so with guaranteed COD return postage. (insurance extra)  Duh Padma |
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| Author: | Christian Schmid [ Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:18 pm ] |
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That's really awesome Mike...and actually quite inspiring - congratulations !!! Christian |
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| Author: | Hibdon Hardwood [ Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:51 am ] |
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Fantastic work Mike, I bet it is so rewarding to sit back and enjoy the sounds! Seeing your images (and avatar) reminded me of a favorite vid on youtube of Michael Hedges. |
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| Author: | Andy Birko [ Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Harp Guitar #1 is finished |
Looks great. I can't wait to see some enlargements of the photos. BTW, how does one play it with so few strings? 
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