Harp Making Plans & Books
John Kovac's Original Harp Plan-Books, DIY Musical Instrument & Self-Improvement Books
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Professional Reviews:
"John Kovac's approach to harp making is direct, cheerful, and simple... Building a harp of his design doesn't require a lot of time or woodworking skills. The brilliant sound of these harps rivals the best that can be found." - John Lozier, Harper, and Harpmaker - https://www.harpingforharmony.org/
"John Kovac's gift is his ability to simplify harp making; making the construction of this most difficult instrument a possibility for many more people." - James Jones, Master Luthier - https://www.jamesjonesinstruments.com/
Customer Reviews:
"John Kovac's harp methods & instructions are so easy to build from. I just can't believe I actually built my own working harp & without paying a lot of money. That counts for so much more these days. My grandchildren just love it!" DLG/Michigan
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SUGGESTED WOOD?
Typical wood &/or lumber suggested for Kovac Harp components (except for Soundboards) include, but are not limited to Western Red Cedar (or South American cedar), Maple, Poplar, Paulownia, various Baltic Birch (Finnish) plywood, select hardwoods (like Red Oak for a few components), and veneered Birch plywood.
Various knotty pines & other wood composites are not recommended. It is best to avoid all standard, industrial & building plywood.
For Soundboards, Luan multiply underlayment, U.S. Western Red Cedar, Aircraft Birch, Spruce, & Paulownia are only recommended. All other plywood is definitely NEVER recommended for any Soundboard application.
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