![]() I hope this helps in deciding which woods to choose and kind of sound would be preferrable. Bridges are hand bent with a Harmonic curve like on a harp or piano. Chord bars and holders are felted to reduce noise and move smoothly. All the wood is aged and air dried at least 20 some years. Braces are scalloped to open up certain ranges of Bass, Mid and Treble. Tops and Backs are tap - toned to be sure their are as few overtones as possible. Walnut and Koa is somewhere in between.Įvery A'Harp I make sounds full and distinct from super soft to as loud as any guitar. ![]() Mohagany bodies will give a more warm and woodsy sound and Rosewood and Cocobolo will give the bright and crisp sound. The Alaskan Yellow Cedar sometimes called Alaskan Cypress is more trebley and crisp sounding and is great for the "A Model" Autoharp like the older ones. I love the Western Red Cedar for more of the "B Model" Autoharp sound. Western Red Cedar tends to be very good right off with a big bass and more boxy sound. Spruce will bring out a full crisp sound that gets richer and better with age. ![]() The closer it is to the soundboard, the more "Guitar" sounding and when placed farther away it becomes more harp sounding and sustains longer. The Bridge placement has alot to do with the sustain as well as the tone. To take it one step further, the body woods make a difference also. I was on the Board of Advisors for the "Autoharpaholic" a National subscription trade magazine/newsletter and have written articles on certain aspects of building such as Tap Toning and Bridge Placement and such. I have been making and perfecting my own design since 1967 and playing them longer than that. Ray Choi Autoharps: Of all the custom autoharps I've heard, Ray's seem to be the closest ones to meet my needs.Watch A Small Video About Peter and Stringed Instrument Division.If you want a quality instrument that will last you for many years to come, consider having a custom-designed autoharp. You can also create your own Autoharp Repair Kit quite easily to fix any problems you have with your autoharp. I still love it ten years later!īob Lewis also does similar work as Chuck and is an expert on Diatonic autoharps. It greatly reduced the amount of noise from the keys. * I had Chuck add his custom-action hold down system to one of my autoharps. Services include: Custom Action Hold Down System, Refelting, Restringing, and diatonic conversions. Outstanding customization of Oscar Schmidt autoharps. Autoharp repair, customization, & supplies Good $50, so if you're just starting out, giveĪn autoharp. They are not my first preference, buying a chromaharp will save a The Appalachian has the best sound to my ear, but it still doesn't compare to those 70s and 80s autoharps. ![]() While it's a great starter instrument, it feels poorly made, and I don't care for the sound of it at all. The 15-chord autoharp I mentioned above is not the best made instrument. Then I customize with a 1/4" pickup and Chuck Daniels' custom action bar which suits my needs perfectly. I search far and wide to find autoharps that meet those specs. I don't know how they were made, but they have a warmer sound that I love. I found that my favorite autoharp bodies were made in the late 70s and 80s. Personal Note: As I said before, everyone has a preference of sound. Looking to go professional or you just want to be heard among the Oscar Schmidt OS45CE The Appalachian Electric Autoharp Tuning wrench, tuning tips & picks included. Pro Series instrument with fine tuning system. Oscar Schmidt - OS120CNĢ1 CHORD ADIRONDACK MODEL - natural solid spruce top, sunburst birdseye maple back (laminated), imitation abalone inlay around top & soundhole, cream binding, high gloss finish. Not the best-constructed instrument, but it is the Best It plays in 7 keys, has traditional button configuration,Ī laminated rock maple pin block, and tobacco sunburst finish. I've found that Amazon usually offers the best deal on new autoharps, but feel free to look around. So I may earn a commission through anything you purchase. Love to try out a better autoharp, but for right now, Oscar Schmidtĭisclosure: These links go to my amazon affiliate. I'veīeen playing my OS since I started in 1998, and I love it. Some like homemade autoharps, othersĬan only afford the standard-Oscar Schmidt. Has their own preference when it comes to autoharps.
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