Passage Harps A selection from the Passage Workshop



Wren's Harp

I name my harps after the player... in this case my "daughter", Wren

Specifications
Photo of Wren's 32 string harp in Gothic style
Name of Harp:   Wren 32 - 4.125x38
Original construction: March 1999
Style:  Stave back

Body:  Cherry
Neck & Pillar:  5-ply laminated maple and cherry
Soundboard:  Sitka Spruce from Orcas Tonewoods

Number of strings:      32
Pitch Range:    c'''' to G
String spacing: .474-.594" (variable)
Distance between o/c of high & low strings:  18"

Center strip string hole o/c distance:  34"
Strings enter soundboard at:  32.5 degrees

Length of c'''' string:  4.125
Length of G string:  38
Overall height:  45"
Overall depth:  24"
Width:  14" at base

Total Tension:  824#

Tuning pin type:  Tapered

String-bridge pin attack angle:  15 degrees
 


Betsy's Harp

Specifications
Betsy's 34 string in low head style
Name of Harp: Betsy 34 - 4.625x44
Original construction:  6/99
Type:  Stave back

Body:  Cherry
Neck & Pillar:  5-ply laminated maple and cherry
Soundboard:  Engleman Spruce from Orcas Tonewoods

Number of strings: 34
Pitch Range: a''' to C
String spacing: .474-.594 (variable)
Distance between o/c of high & low strings: 19.274"
Center strip string hole o/c distance: 36.3724"
Strings enter soundboard at: 32 degrees

Length of a''' string: 4.625
Length of C string: 44.0155
Estimated overall height: 52"
Estimated overall depth: 25"

Tension: 924#

Tuning pin type: Tapered
String-bridge pin attack angle 15 degrees

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