htaylor@herbtaylor.com
updated 9-Jun-2006


Autoharps

Autoharps are wonderful instruments and I love to play them. Major technical issues include the tremendous tension from all those strings, excess weight (to handle that tension), poor sound (probably related to the excess weight), unwanted harmonics, and a very non-ergonomic feel.

Currently I have stopped making Autoharps because of the low demand, but I remain interested in them and welcome custom orders.

Pricing and custom instruments

Number 19 A good solid basic chromatic 'harp in curly maple.
Number 26 A good basic G/D diatonic with lock bars, in American walnut.
Number 27 A good basic G/D diatonic with lock bars and lots of chords, in bubinga.