Well, today i just finished doing all that i described in the previous posts to all 88 notes. well, 87, as i discovered i'm missing a hammer butt!!
So, i'm ordering some hammers, and the missing butt, and possibly a bass string, if i can't splice it.
The hammer I have chosen to order are Abel hammers, manufactured in Germany. I'll have to make some measurements and send an order form, but i'm putting it off for budgeting purposes.
The sound board is really worrying me, as the lower 1 1/2" are heavily damaged by damp. the original casing was a disappointment. i expected it to be solid wood, such as oak, but it turned out to be sandwiched. i think having a solid wood casing would have some acoustic benefits, in addition to the aesthetic +. this also is a question of budgeting. i have this great idea, but i'm letting it simmer for a bit while i work on the harp.
soon to come.. Pictures pictures, and more pictures.
No comments:
Post a Comment