Made after the original in the Museum
of Fine Arts, Boston, USA.
Slightly revised reconstruction
Historical designs offer an immense richness in sound. By means of lighter
stringing, lighter construction and longer strings, a multitude of sounds
is unfolded which differs clearly from the sound of the modern harp. An
additional feature were the bray pins, the type of construction typical
for that period which rendered the harp its impressive and peculiar, but
nevertheless clearly audible sound. "What kind of magic did you use to
make this harp sound as beautifully as it does?". Christina Pluhar, ensemble
`La FeniceŽ, Paris.
Design: 30
gut strings, ranging from F to g3
complete set of semitone hooks
pillar and neck: walnut
sound box: maple
height 118 cm
weight approx. 4,20 kg
30 bray pins made of pear wood