{"title":"HARP-MAKING PLANS \u0026 BOOKS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJohn Kovac's Original Harp Making, DIY Musical Instruments, and Self-Improvement Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e______________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll prices \u0026amp; specifications are subject to change without notice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gwuqtmalkt9fd0k4-41103327390.shopifypreview.com\/pages?preview_key=bfa4aac8d5d9db2011cb49e13bb47e91\" title=\"To Page\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick this link for SUGGESTED WOOD?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-musicians-guide-to-playing-by-ear","title":"The Musician's Guide to Playing by Ear booklet","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical \u0026amp; Inspirational Study Aids to Help You Play Any Musical Instrument like a Pro!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA most valuable \u0026amp; uplifting resource for any musician at any level of experience!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn Kovac, always the positive teacher, kindly encourages us each step of the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo matter your level of musical experience, you will gain valuable skills from reading this Guide, which will help and hasten you on your musical journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe guide contains John Kovac's hints collected from a lifetime of studying music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome thoughts are original, others have been provided by fellow performers and teachers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll are designed to help you throw away your music sheets and be able to play practically any tune instinctively by ear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether you play an autoharp or a zither, you \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ecan\u003c\/span\u003e play by ear by following these time-tested techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00aaff;\"\u003ePage samples from the booklet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/MusicGuideBack_240x240.jpg?v=1652896596\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/MscGuide-Inside_7a49c71f-d966-40b8-9209-5f069130cb10_480x480.jpg?v=1652896606\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHappy Creek Press, Virginia, USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2001\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eISBN: 0-9668668-1-9\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Kovac Harps by Davy C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34738636619934,"sku":"JK000010","price":10.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/MusicGuideBook.jpg?v=1596823746"},{"product_id":"pvc-musical-instruments-how-to-make-them","title":"PVC Musical Instruments \u0026 How to Make Them - Plan Book Includes Free CD","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake your own simple musical instruments out of easy-to-find PVC pipe!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSome of the instruments you can make:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarp\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eViolin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCello\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlide Guitar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBass\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eand 12 more... (see below)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded designs are based on the following criteria:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe PVC parts should be readily available from any large or small hardware store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarp strings \u0026amp; tuners are readily available from here or any local music store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-harp strings should be easily obtained from local music stores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould be inexpensive \u0026amp; easy to make in a short time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be made with ordinary household tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt should all be fun and easy to play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGo to YouTube \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KitiGq9t8BY\" title=\"To YT\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RmAGy9vrKTM\" title=\"To YT\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo-2\u003c\/a\u003e to see the PVC Piper harp played with the PVC violin, PVC bass \u0026amp; shakers.\u003c\/strong\u003e (Videos are old \u0026amp; not Hi-Fidelity. But, you will get an idea of what can be done with PVC.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the independent article \u003ca title=\"To page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doe.mass.edu\/mcas\/pdf\/2016\/268987.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for John's PVC instruments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Book contains how to make instructions for instruments from 4 classifications of types of instruments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eChordophones\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiddle\/Violin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolincello (Cello)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarp\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide Guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalking Drone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGut Bucket (Bumbass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAerophones\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide Flute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanpipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDidgeridoo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUdu (Nigerian Talking Drum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBull Roarer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMembranophones\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirliton (Kazoo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuica (Brazilian Friction Drum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIdiophones\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhurtrummel (German Stir Drum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain Stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNail Violin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e*\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eWe can provide you with hardware and strings to build the PVC harp found in the book. Go to our strings, hardware, \u0026amp; harp kits pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso, see our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/davy-c-harp-resources-links\" title=\"To Pages\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eResources\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epages for more resources.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSample pages from the plan book:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/PVCBookBack_480x480.jpg?v=1652890582\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/PVC-OpenPages_480x480.jpg?v=1652890609\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CD, \"East Coast PVC Band,\" is included for free with each book. This CD contains recordings of music made with all the PVC instruments illustrated in this PVC book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/ECstPipeBnd_0034c618-a12f-44c2-937b-c2072f2337a2_160x160.jpg?v=1652890661\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 1.4em; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSongs included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoliendo Cafe, Pachelbel's Canon, The Mockingbird, Fanny Power, Magic Flute, Farther Along\/Just As I Am, Cielito Lindo, Sheebeg \u0026amp; Sheemore, Danny Boy, \u0026amp; Amazing Grace; Tracks 28 - 32 are tuning references for some of the PVC instruments being made. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso, see John Kovac's Solo CD, \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/john-kovac.myshopify.com\/collections\/dvds-cds-1\/products\/pipe-dreams\" title=\"To CD Pipe Dreams\" class=\"text-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePipe Dreams\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" as performed on his own PVC Piper Harp creation, available by separate purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso, see John Kovac's latest CD, \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"To DVD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/collections\/dvds-cds-1\/products\/dvd-plays-the-pvc-piper-harp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJohn Plays His PVC Piper Harp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\", available by separate purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This book is offered in its as-is, original \u0026amp; historic format. Some easy, linear extrapolation of the templates may be required at a few points. \u003cspan\u003eSee our notice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/important-notices-about-our-products-services\" title=\"To Page\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/davy-c-harp-resources-links\" title=\"To Page.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHarp Resources Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eHappy Creek Press, Virginia, USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2003\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eISBN: 0-9668668-2-7\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Kovac Harps by Davy C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34738666078366,"sku":"JK000009","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/PVC_Musical_Instruments_Book.jpg?v=1760549586"},{"product_id":"copy-of-kovac-harp-plans-for-harpune-pine-pvc-piper-harps","title":"Harpune Harp Plans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing our full plans set, build your own original John Kovac Specialty model harp, the Harpune, a 26-string Paraguayan-styled folk harp.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Harpune plans are a complete set of plans with full-sized, cut-out templates \u0026amp; assembly instructions, and include a supplemental instructional DVD format to assist in your harp's assembly. The DVD also has a section on tuning and playing by ear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePlans-only sets do not come with wood, strings, hardware, or surface finishes. However, we can provide the strings \u0026amp; hardware needed to build your harp. Go to \u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/collections\/harp-kits-supplies\/products\/copy-of-26-string-kovac-harpune-harp-kit\" title=\"To Kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStrings \u0026amp; Hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e kits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e _______\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Harpune's Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Kovac model Harpune is a Paraguayan-inspired, lightweight \u0026amp; compact 26-string folk harp with beautiful tone \u0026amp; lighter string tension. This basic version consists of the harp's body with an open back \u0026amp; no legs or feet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harp's scale starts at its low C and ends about 3.5 Octaves above it (G).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harp is simple to put together \u0026amp; can be assembled in about a day or so using basic hand tools after the wood has been cut \u0026amp; finished. Surface finishing could take a day or two longer, depending on your chosen finish \u0026amp; method of application. Stringing and tuning will take a day longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HARPUNE also comes with an option to achieve note sharps called Taquitos, which are small dowels set behind certain strings to achieve the semitones. If chosen to be used, they should be installed a few weeks after the harp has settled in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee John Kovac's classic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"To Harpune YouTube Video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?time_continue=2\u0026amp;v=aBHDtgtwHN8\u0026amp;feature=emb_logo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarpune\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eConstruction Video on YouTube. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"To YT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xlXh7ounaFA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edemo #1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof John Kovac playing his Harpune harp creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"To YT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hzWGTNaosIc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edemo #2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof John Kovac playing his Harpune harp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003eThe Harpune Harp requires the following components, parts \u0026amp; pieces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003eWood for Sides, Neck, Pillar, Top \u0026amp; Bottom Plates, Soundboard, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003eSurface Finishes (stains, paint, lacquer, etc.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e26 Nylon Mono-filament Strings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptionally, use 7 wrapped bass strings \u0026amp; 19 monofilament treble strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 or 19 String Beads (for knots)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e26 Sound Board String Grommets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e26 Tuning Machines for Standard Acoustic Guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Nut \u0026amp; Bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Side Screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Long Neck Screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-20 Brads, 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Rubber Feet with Screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 String Winder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Neck String Threader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic Note e-Tuners are highly recommended. (It is not a good idea to use a piano to tune your harp.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;\"\u003e26 String Harpune Plans:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg height=\"274\" width=\"365\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/Plans_1_240x240.jpg?v=1652893246\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExample of Harpune Harp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"411\" width=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/harpune_77b7fc92-ba23-4adc-a342-926133dd267d_240x240.jpg?v=1652818542\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso, go to Davy's\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/davy-c-harp-resources-links\" title=\"To Pages\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarp Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cb\u003efor resources to build your harp.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese plans are offered in their as-is, original \u0026amp; his\u003c\/em\u003etoric format. Some easy, linear extrapolation of the templates may be required at a few points. See our notice\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/important-notices-about-our-products-services\" title=\"To Page\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor plans for the traditional John Kovac 22, 29 \u0026amp; 36 String Paraguayan-style folk harps, see his classic, DIY harp-making book, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/john-kovac.myshopify.com\/collections\/books\/products\/harpmaking-made-simple\" title=\"To HMS Book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHarpmaking Made Simple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you make a mistake on your Kovac harp creation, even if not caused by us, please notify us right away, and we will see how we can help you to complete your harp anyway.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYou never know how we might be able to help you, which is our goal: for you to be successful in your harp building \u0026amp; playing! We won't abandon you in your harp-building process after the purchase, either. Let's work together!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Kovac Harps by Davy C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42353497669790,"sku":"JK000038","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/harpune_77b7fc92-ba23-4adc-a342-926133dd267d_1.jpg?v=1673991329"},{"product_id":"copy-of-kovac-harp-plans-for-harpune-pine-pvc-piper-harps-1","title":"Pine Harp Plans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing our full plans set, you can build your own original John Kovac model Pine Harp, a 26-string Paraguayan-styled folk harp.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pine Harp plans are a complete set of plans with full-sized, cut-out templates and assembly instructions. They include a supplemental instructional DVD format to assist in assembling your harp. \u003cspan\u003eThe DVD also has a section on tuning and playing by ear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePlans-only sets do not come with wood, strings, hardware, or surface finishes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Pine Harp's Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original Kovac model Pine Harp is a Paraguayan-inspired, lightweight \u0026amp; compact 26-string folk harp for the DIYs on a budget who want to get into harping inexpensively, and sooner than later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pine Harp\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis based on using widely available, ordinary, or higher quality pine.  Be sure there are no holes or knots that might fall out later \u0026amp; weaken the critical structure of the harp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a relatively fast and very easy project to get a harp student, beginning adult or child, up and running, playing the harp with very little upfront expense or investment into an uncertain future musician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pine Harp's strings are a bit lighter in string tension \u0026amp; closer spacing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harp's scale starts at its low C and ends about 3.5 Octaves above it (G).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe harp is very simple to put together \u0026amp; can be assembled in about a day or so using basic hand tools after the wood has been cut \u0026amp; finished. Surface finishing could take a day or two longer, depending on your chosen finish \u0026amp; method of application. Stringing and tuning will take a day longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee John Kovac's classic Pine Harp Demo \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DOfxOhCPf2Y\u0026amp;feature=emb_logo\" title=\"To YouTube\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo #1 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eon YouTube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is Demo\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?time_continue=1\u0026amp;v=CqV3pqL4U9w\u0026amp;feature=emb_logo\" title=\"To YouTube\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?time_continue=1\u0026amp;v=CqV3pqL4U9w\u0026amp;feature=emb_logo\" title=\"To YouTube\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVideo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?time_continue=1\u0026amp;v=CqV3pqL4U9w\u0026amp;feature=emb_logo\" title=\"To YouTube\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003eThe Pine Harp requires the following components, parts \u0026amp; pieces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003eWood for Sides, Neck, Pillar, Top \u0026amp; Bottom Plates, Soundboard, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003eSurface Finishes (stains, paint, lacquer, etc.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e26 Nylon Mono-filament Strings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 String Beads (for knots)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e26 Sound Board String Grommets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e26 String Tuning Machines for Standard Acoustic Guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Necessary Hardware per the plans\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Rubber Feet with Screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 String Winder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Neck String Threader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic Note e-Tuners are highly recommended. (It is not a good idea to use a piano to tune your harp.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;\"\u003e26 String Pine Harp Plans:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/PineHarpPlans_480x480.jpg?v=1652893433\" width=\"365\" height=\"263\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExample of Pine Harp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/26stringPineharp_5680b911-d9c7-4276-af84-63f616e6496a_240x240.jpg?v=1652724659\" style=\"float: none;\" width=\"224\" height=\"404\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese plans are offered in their as-is, original \u0026amp; his\u003c\/em\u003etoric format. Some easy, linear extrapolation of the templates may be required at a few points. See our notice\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/important-notices-about-our-products-services\" title=\"To Page\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you make a mistake on your Kovac harp creation, even if not caused by us, please notify us right away, and we will see how we can help you to complete your harp anyway. You never know how we might be able to help you, which is our goal: for you to be successful in your harp building \u0026amp; playing! We won't abandon you in your harp-building process after the purchase, either. Let's work together!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Kovac Harps by Davy C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42353627627678,"sku":"JK000061","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/26stringPineharp_5680b911-d9c7-4276-af84-63f616e6496a_1.jpg?v=1673991376"},{"product_id":"copy-of-kovac-harp-plans-for-harpune-pine-pvc-piper-harps-2","title":"PVC Piper Harp Plans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing our full plans set, build your own original John Kovac model PVC Piper Harp, a 22 String Paraguayan-based folk harp.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PVC Piper Harp plans are a complete set of plans with full-sized, cut-out templates \u0026amp; assembly instructions and include the “\u003ca title=\"To CD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/collections\/dvds-cds-1\/products\/pipe-dreams\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePipe Dreams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e” Enhanced CD with harp video (Includes 16 audio tunes of John playing on his PVC Piper Harp and 3 videos of 1) Assembly, 2) the first Lesson on the PVC Piper Harp \u0026amp; 3) a demonstration Tune of John play his PVC Piper Harp.) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePlans-only sets do not come with PVC, strings, glues, or hardware. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe PVC Piper Harp's Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis harp has 22 treble strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a relatively fast and easy project to make a fun, experimental harp with very little upfront expense. The plans include Full-Sized templates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harp is simple to put together \u0026amp; can be assembled in about a day or two using basic hand tools.  ____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee John Kovac's Video demonstration of the PVC Piper Harp\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5Epj8i6cE4g\" title=\"to YT\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eon YouTube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003eSee this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ljhK7Xxv144\" title=\"To YT\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evideo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof John playing one of his own PVC Piper Harps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA video of John Kovac playing La Empalisada on his PVC Piper Harp creation can be found\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bWBrmh5WjQ4\" title=\"To YT\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon YouTube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e See John Kovac's YouTube video about putting together the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Elc4hsmMq6s\" title=\"To YouTube Pipe Harp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePVC Piper Harp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; hear him play it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003eThe PVC Piper Harp requires the following components, parts \u0026amp; pieces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003eVarious PVC Pipe, Elbows, etc., \u0026amp; Glue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e22 Nylon Monofilament Strings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 String Beads (for knots)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003eOptionally, 22 String Grommets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e22 String Tuning Machines for Standard Acoustic Guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Necessary Hardware per plans\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber Feet with Screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 String Winder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic Note e-Tuners are highly recommended. (It is not a good idea to use a piano to tune your harp.)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e ___________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe PVC Piper Harp Plans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"302\" width=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/PVCPlans_05888051-64c0-45a5-ab2e-0b663f675939_240x240.jpg?v=1652893600\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExample of PVC Harp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"431\" width=\"287\" style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/PVCPiperHarp_240x240.jpg?v=1652895345\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePVC Piper Harp enhanced CD is available:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/PipeDrms5_03f971b2-3983-43de-aad6-3a84d2dcfbf2_480x480.jpg?v=1652897511\" width=\"340\" height=\"305\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOther PVC Piper Harp DVDs \u0026amp; CDs available for purchase:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"338\" width=\"339\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/JKPlaysPVCPiper_4a6086f9-d36c-4022-9d07-9b0e6413722a_480x480.jpg?v=1652897489\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"340\" width=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/ECstPipeBnd_0034c618-a12f-44c2-937b-c2072f2337a2_480x480.jpg?v=1652890661\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese plans are offered in their as-is, original \u0026amp; his\u003c\/em\u003etoric format. Some easy, linear extrapolation of the templates may be required at a few points. See our notice\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/important-notices-about-our-products-services\" title=\"To Page\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you make a mistake on your Kovac harp creation, even if not caused by us, please notify us right away, and we will see how we can help you to complete your harp anyway. You never know how we might be able to help you, which is our goal; for you to be successful in your harp building \u0026amp; playing! We won't abandon you in your harp-building process after the purchase, either. Let's work together!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Kovac Harps by Davy C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42353873977502,"sku":"JK000063","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/PVCPiperHarp_2.jpg?v=1673991426"},{"product_id":"copy-of-harpmaking-made-simple-plans-book-for-22-29-36-string-harps","title":"Harpmaking Made Simple - ebook and physical Template set","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarpmaking Made Simple (HMS) Book + Template Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the classic, must-have John Kovac DIY harp-making book set—newly revised for 2025.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis DIY harp-making set now comes in two parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1) Free PDF eBook (First Half of the Original Book)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis free, downloadable PDF includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarp history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarp-making instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePhotos, plus some diagrams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce downloaded, you can view the PDF on any device that displays standard PDFs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDF format: 8.5\" × 14\" (Legal), Landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you want to print it, set your printer to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegal-size paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape orientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint quality note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh print quality (e.g., \u003cstrong\u003e2400 DPI black \u0026amp; white\u003c\/strong\u003e) looks best, but may take much longer to print. Text will still print well at \u003cstrong\u003e300 DPI\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the photo images may lose quality. For the best photo clarity, keep and view the digital version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to download the free PDF eBook: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ebook\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/HMS-eBook-FINAL-optimized.pdf?v=1754659750\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eeBook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Full-Size Template Set (Paid, Shipped to You)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe template section is a printed, hard-copy set of essential, full-sized, reusable cut-out templates for building your harp(s). Once purchased, the templates are shipped directly to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing these templates, you can build your own high-quality, personalized, and potentially far more economical \u003cem\u003eKovac Paraguayan Harps\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22-string\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29-string\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36-string\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eHMS eBook + Template Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eincluded\u003c\/span\u003e with all of our \u003cem\u003eKovac Paraguayan-Style Folk Harp Kits\u003c\/em\u003e, so you do not need to purchase it separately unless you want an additional set (for example, as a gift).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also provide complete \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Strings Pages\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/collections\/harp-strings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/collections\/diy-harp-making-accessories-parts-supplies\" title=\"Hardware Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e kits for your harp build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGo to:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/collections\/harp-kits-supplies\" title=\"Harp Kits Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarp Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo read a thorough PDF Overview of the HMS book, use this link: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/Overview_of_the_HMS_Book.pdf?v=1754583665\" title=\"HMS Book Overview\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHMS Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e___________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShown are the 3 famous John Kovac Harps you can make with his book:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/3_Harps_1b51d6da-7002-4312-a025-498b3d0a38c3_480x480.jpg?v=1652888649\" width=\"406\" height=\"591\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(John Kovac with his Paraguayan Style Folk Harp Creations)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"John Kovac's approach to harp making is direct, cheerful, and simple... 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The brilliant sound of these harps rivals the best that can be found.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- John Lozier, Harper, and Harpmaker - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harpingforharmony.org\/\" title=\"To Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.harpingforharmony.org\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- James Jones, Master Luthier - \u003ca title=\"To Website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesjonesinstruments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.jamesjonesinstruments.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e___________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s inside the HMS book (and why it works)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you know how to use a \u003cstrong\u003edrill press, circular saw, jigsaw, power sander, \u003c\/strong\u003eand optional router, you can build your harp from scratch in about \u003cstrong\u003ea couple of weeks, or so\u003c\/strong\u003e for the largest model. Smaller harps can take less time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes templates for \u003cstrong\u003ethree Paraguayan-style folk harps\u003c\/strong\u003e—known for their easy playability, \u003cstrong\u003eslightly narrower string spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elight to moderate tension\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003elighter weight \/ smaller overall size\u003c\/strong\u003e compared with many Celtic folk harps. Most importantly, these harps are known for a tone that offers \u003cstrong\u003eclear treble with firm bass\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed, step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial lists and size specifications \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarp history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarp-making techniques and practical discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemplates and printing details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong\u003efull-size template pages\u003c\/strong\u003e for each harp size: \u003cstrong\u003e22-, 29-, and 36-strings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages must be \u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ecut out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, and some \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003etaped together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few \u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003esimple alignment adjustments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e may be needed when lining up certain template sections for best accuracy.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemplate pages are printed on \u003cstrong\u003e8.5\" × 14\" (Legal)\u003c\/strong\u003e paper and printed in \u003cstrong\u003eblack \u0026amp; white\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials and build efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Kovac lists the wood and lumber you’ll need so you’re not left guessing. His layouts are designed to use \u003cstrong\u003eminimal lumber\u003c\/strong\u003e in an efficient way, with very little scrap left over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor convenience, go to my \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Resources Pages\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/davy-c-harp-resources-links\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarp Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e page for the three lists showing the required:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools for each harp model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra clarity beyond the templates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelative measurements are included so you don’t have to rely on templates alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotos in the downloadable eBook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe downloadable eBook includes process photos and examples of harps built by others using this book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e___________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSample pages from the book:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/HMSInside1_480x480.jpg?v=1652887974\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/HMSInside2_480x480.jpg?v=1652888042\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/HMS-InsidePlans2_480x480.jpg?v=1652888082\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/HMS-InsidePlan_480x480.jpg?v=1652888149\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e___________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee our \u003ca title=\"To Pages\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/davy-c-harp-resources-links\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHarp Resources\u003c\/a\u003e pages for more resources\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e___________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional (Highly Recommended) Add-On DVD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an optional—but strongly encouraged—add-on, we also offer a harp-making DVD featuring the late, famed Paraguayan harp maker and player, **Maestro Geronimo Morinigo**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be purchased as part of a **package deal** with the HMS book set, or purchased \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/collections\/dvds-cds-1\/products\/dvd-traditional-paraguayan-harpmaking-w-geronimo-morinigo\" title=\"To Book Link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eseparately\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/TradHarpMak_c20f5552-cac5-4b9b-a28c-525f3367cdaf_240x240.jpg?v=1652890003\" style=\"font-size: 1.4em; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e___________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’ll Help You Succeed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you make a mistake on your harp—even if we didn’t cause it—please contact us right away. We’ll do our best to help you work through it and still complete your harp successfully. You might be surprised how many problems can be solved with the right guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur goal is simple: \u003cstrong\u003efor you to succeed in building your harp and enjoying it for years to come.\u003c\/strong\u003e We won’t abandon you after your purchase. Let’s work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDavy J. Clark, Georgetown, Kentucky\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCopyright 2025, 4th Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eISBN: 979-8-218-76205-6\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"John Kovac Harps by Davy C","offers":[{"title":"Harp Templates Book (plus free eBook download)","offer_id":43180723077278,"sku":"JK000001","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Harp Templates Book \u0026 DVD (plus free eBook download)","offer_id":43180723110046,"sku":"JK000002","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/Front-Cover-Intructions-MASTER-Resized.jpg?v=1754580396"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/collections\/books\/harp-plans.oembed","provider":"John Kovac Harps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}