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Wildwood Harp "Swordsinger"

I've been designing and building harps for over 19 years now and find them a ongoing source of fascination.

I specialize in making compact one-of-a-kind harps with wire or nylon strings. The smallest I build is a 12-string ancient Celtic style harp that comes with a shoulder strap and fits in a backpack--I'm told it's great for keeping a player's fingers limber when traveling with a larger harp isn't possible. In addition, I offer two standard nylon models, the 24-string Wildwood and the Briar (not pictured). While I make only a limited number of harps per year, there may be some instruments already in stock--call or email for availability.

Custom 12 String

Celtic Style Harp

I use a variety of woods, including maple, mahogany and walnut. Soundboards are typically made from hardwoods for wire harps and with quarter-sawn solid spruce, birch or spruce laminate for nylon harps.

Levers include most brands, and can be installed on nylon harps for an extra charge.

Nylon and foam padded cases may be available, with a discount for orders made at the time of a harp purchase. I can also supply custom cases for other harp brands, priced according to harp size.

All my harps are handcrafted and most are available with decoration: Celtic knotwork, flowers, animals, etc. I offer painting, carving, woodburning, inset stones, aniline dyes, inlay banding, etc. Price is contingent on type and extent of design.

For local harp players (in Oregon's Willamette valley), we will assemble harp kits for you. That way, you can have the kit harp you want and more: customized, professionally assembled and with local service...

In addition to personal checks, I can accept payments by credit card via PayPal--please click on the icon for more information.