Sensory Harp
Hand Crafted in Oregon by Vance Pennington
The newest and easiest to play musical instrument ever!
Replacing Strings
A step-by-step guide
Replacing Strings #1 to #9 and #14 to #22 (see below for strings #10 to #13)
Step 1. Ensure tuning pin is raised 1" (one inch) above surface of the sound board.This is done using the tuning wrench, turning the pin anti-clockwise.
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Step 2. Thread new string through the ferrule.
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Step 3. Pass string beyond the tuning pin to the recommended length (see table below).
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Step 4. Cut string to length using household wire cutters.
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Step 5. Thread string through the back on the tuning pin so that approx. 1/8th of an inch protrudes through the other side of the pin.
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Step 6. Pull on string to take up all the slack. Because you have threaded the string through the back of the pin the string will stay attached while being kept taught.
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Step 7. Place your tuning wrench over the tuning pin and wind the string in a clockwise direction continuing to keep the string reasonably taught.
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Completely Strung Harp - facing instrument left to right.
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Replacing Strings #10 to #13
Step 9. Larger (bass) strings can be difficult to thread through the tuning pin hole once it is cut so proceed as follows: Thread uncut string through the front hole of the tuning pin.
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Step 10. Measure the string from the tuning pin to the recommended length (see table below) and cut string with wire cutters.
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Step 11. Carefully, pull the string back so that about 1/8th of an inch protrudes from the tuning pin.
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Step 12. Wind string (using tuning wrench) in a clockwise direction.
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String Cutting:
Cut strings #1 to #7 - 3" (three inches) past tuning pin.
Cut String #8 - 2 1/2" (two and one half inches) past tuning pin.
Cut Strings #9
to #10 - 2" (two inches past tuning pin.
Cut Strings #11 & #12 - 1 1/2" (one and one half inches) past tuning pin.
Cut Strings #13 & #14 - 2" (two inches) past tuning pin.
Cut String #15 - 2 1/2" (two and one half inches) past tuning pin.
Cut Strings #16 to #22 - 3" (three inches) past tuning pin.
Once you have completed the above steps you can go ahead and tune the string(s). If you are using a chromatic tuner, tune the string so the meter's needle is pointing at the perfect tuning position (see below). Please remember, once a string is near to its exact tuning only a small amount of adjustment (using the tuning wrench) will be needed. Always tune using SMALL steps to prevent breaking string. Take care not to over tune your harp which could cause damage to the instrument. A CHROMATIC tuner similar to the one shown in the photos below is available from most musical instrument stores for around $20.00. A tuning chart is available by clicking on this link - TUNING CHART
Shows string needs to be tuned a little more. |
Shows string needs to be tuned a little less.
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Perfect tuning.
If you require assistance with tuning or stringing your harp please contact Vance Pennington by calling (503) 397 1242
or emailing vance@waking-spirit.com
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