{"title":"HARP KITS","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"Polaris-Header-Title_2qj8j\"\u003eBuild your own Do-It-Yourself Harp with our Kovac-designed harp kits!\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll of our harp kits include the matching Parts, Hardware, Strings, Assembly Instructions, Plans, \u0026amp; Templates you need to complete your harp, all in one convenient kit package.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e (Wood is not included.) \u003c\/em\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gwuqtmalkt9fd0k4-41103327390.shopifypreview.com\/pages?preview_key=bfa4aac8d5d9db2011cb49e13bb47e91\" title=\"To Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eClick this link for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSUGGESTED WOOD?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sharping-ring","title":"SHARPING RING - PICTURES FOR YOUR DIY INSTRUCTION ONLY - * NO RINGS FOR SALE *","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarp playing accessory to create chromatic notes when playing your harp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile we are not producing or selling these any longer, folks still desire them. So, I've left the pictures \u0026amp; video links intact so that you might copy the style and make one for yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the index finger of your \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eleft\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ehand (or, right hand for right-handed players)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily make sharps, flats, and special effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Kovac's \u003ca title=\"To YT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eOpq_SUjP7U\u0026amp;t=3s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evideo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e #1 demonstrates the use of the ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, see \u003ca title=\"To YT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=E-fnQmtVPXA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evideo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e #2.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Kovac Harps by Davy C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34774430220446,"sku":"JK000064","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/sharpingring1.jpg?v=1593613839"},{"product_id":"string-winders","title":"String Winders","description":"\u003cp\u003eString winders are used to wind up the strings on your string tuning mechanisms. Save time and energy when adding or replacing and wrapping up long strings on your harp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winder's colors will vary. (Black, green, orange, blue \u0026amp; red. Note, color choices are not offered.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Kovac Harps by Davy C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34774672867486,"sku":"JK000309","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/StringWinder-New.jpg?v=1596816656"},{"product_id":"copy-of-34-string-paraguayan-style-folk-harp-kits-n-w","title":"\"Harpmaking Made Simple\" HARP KITS (No Wood)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003eBuild your own world-famous, original, John Kovac-designed 22, 29, or 36-string Paraguayan-style folk harp from these kit sets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eJohn Kovac's \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHarpmaking Made Simple\u003c\/span\u003e 2-part in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003estructions PDF eBook \u0026amp; templates book, which features full-sized, reusable, cut-out templates with instructions \u0026amp; specifications for each harp!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWOOD NOT INCLUDED! \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e (But it is easy to obtain from your local home \u0026amp; hardware retailer or lumber company.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are complete kits, except they contain \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eno wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and are based on the plans found in the \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eincluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJohn Kovac classic \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHMS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e book, \u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"To Book Page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/collections\/books\/products\/copy-of-harpmaking-made-simple-plans-book-for-22-29-36-string-harps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarpmaking Made Simple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\".  (See below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/HMS2Book_1f5b35cc-a835-4037-b2dd-89b66e2e5f9b_480x480.jpg?v=1707404770\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" width=\"365\" height=\"228\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith readily available wood \u0026amp; other materials and with simple tools, you can build any or all of these harps found in John Kovac's groundbreaking \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHMS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e DIY book, \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eincluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with every matching harp Kit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you know how to use a drill press, circular saw, jigsaw, router, and power sander, you can make your harp from scratch in about a week or so for the largest harp. Smaller harps may take a bit less time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach harp kit comes with everything you need\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e (except wood) \u003c\/span\u003eto build one of John Kovac's famous Paraguayan-style folk harp designs. Besides the HMS book, the kit contains all the strings, parts, specific tools, \u0026amp; dedicated hardware needed to build your harp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eYou select \u0026amp; provide your wood components, \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ebased on John Kovac's recommendations,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to cut \u0026amp; shape your harp to create a unique musical instrument, using John's years of harp-making experience, his pre-engineered sound, and proven performance. Give us an email for further guidance or recommendations. Plus, you'll need to supply your tools, glue, etc., to create \u0026amp; finish the harp.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003eIn the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einclude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHMS\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eBook, John Kovac includes the list of wood materials you will need for your harp. We also include that comprehensive list separately with each kit, including a complete specifications string chart \u0026amp; a harp supplement document package to assist in the successful build of your harp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo to my Harp Resources\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"To Page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/davy-c-harp-resources-links\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eto find the three Lists that show you the wood materials, strings, hardware, \u0026amp; tools required for each harp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003eSee John Kovac playing these Paraguayan Harps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e22-String Model \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xj8zYA81Flo\" title=\"To YT\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on YouTube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e29-String Model \u003ca title=\"To YT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=b3MKBmMJ5K0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on YouTube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e36-String Model \u003ca title=\"To YT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4mPZ0dxqpg8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on YouTube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe various kits come with the following\u003c\/span\u003e (Totals \u0026amp; materials depending on the string quantity of the harp you plan to build): \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass eyelets (Small, Medium, \u0026amp; Large, depending on the model)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 2 Octaves of nylon-wrapped bass strings \u0026amp; about 3 or 4 Octaves of Nylon Treble Mono-filament strings, depending on the model harp\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Colors are Red Cs \u0026amp; Blue Fs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Tuning Mechanisms, Chrome and Pearl\/White knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious kit-matching Screws \u0026amp; Hardware \u0026amp; feet, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"To Book Page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/collections\/books\/products\/copy-of-harpmaking-made-simple-plans-book-for-22-29-36-string-harps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarpmaking Made Simple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\" instruction PDF eBook \u0026amp; templates book \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eincluded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo Wood is supplied. All wood is to be provided by you, the builder.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNo Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e options are also available for purchase as found in the above purchase options pull-down menu.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStringing \u0026amp; Tuning Tools\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eare now available as add-on options. They can be found in Accessories or Harp Kits.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/ChromeTuner_22732da6-5015-4098-9458-453c7a9d57bc_240x240.jpg?v=1654624089\"\u003e\u003c\/p\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\/products\/DSCF3386_240x240_db427eb9-1782-45b8-9eca-ea7112fff74d_240x240.jpg?v=1654616893\"\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\/StringKit_664d6a31-ad08-46ea-9e06-29c42a7fc892_240x240.jpg?v=1654624165\"\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\/HdwrKit_381ce50a-21f4-4266-853a-f96f8bab2d33_240x240.jpg?v=1654624115\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/StringWinder-New_ad60c465-9a89-41b2-8f8a-1b74cae82ff0_240x240.jpg?v=1654624225\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eIf you intend to build more than one harp from the \u003cstrong\u003eHMS\u003c\/strong\u003e book, instead of buying this whole kit all over again, with the included books, materials, and tools you won't need a second time, we suggest you instead buy only the modified kits to match the extra harps you intend to build. The shopping cart's pull-down cost menu will have these available options labeled as \"- No Books or Tools.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optional classic Kovac DVD, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/collections\/dvds-cds-1\/products\/dvd-traditional-paraguayan-harpmaking-w-geronimo-morinigo\" title=\"To DVD\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Paraguayan Harp Making,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is available. Filmed at John Kovac's harp shop in the Shenandoah National Forest, Virginia, USA, the late, great harp maker \u0026amp; player, Geronimo Morinigo, takes you through the steps of making a traditional Paraguayan folk harp. Very informative \u0026amp; entertaining. Watch this inspiring DVD before you make your own harp! Geronimo even plays the harp he made at the end of the video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn optional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/collections\/diy-harp-making-accessories-parts-supplies\/products\/electronic-tuner-chromatic\" title=\"To Tuner\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronic Guitar Tuner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is available to assist you with your initial string tuning \u0026amp; keeping your harp in tune thereafter. (Actual models vary but are very similar.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee John Kovac's classic Daily Moments Harp Kit Demonstration \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ihTKSKnNwE4\u0026amp;feature=emb_logo\" title=\"To YouTube\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eon YouTube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo to \u003ca title=\"To Page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/davy-c-harp-resources-links\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHarp Resources Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you make a mistake on your harp, 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!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Kovac Harps by Davy C","offers":[{"title":"22 String Model","offer_id":37541764268190,"sku":"JK000003","price":184.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22 String Model - No Book Option","offer_id":41980797419678,"sku":"JK000004","price":144.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"29 String Model","offer_id":37541784649886,"sku":"JK000005","price":306.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"29 String Model - No Book Option","offer_id":41980797452446,"sku":"JK000006","price":266.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36 String Model","offer_id":40308788691102,"sku":"JK000007","price":453.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36 String Model - No Book Option","offer_id":41980797485214,"sku":"JK000008","price":413.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/3_Harps_as_made_from_John_Kovac_s_Harpmaking_Made_Simple_plans_book.jpg?v=1760549331"},{"product_id":"pvc-piper-harp-kit","title":"PVC Piper Harp KIT (No PVC Pipe)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003eBuild your own John Kovac-designed, 22-string harp: the PVC Piper Harp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e instructions, full-size templates, scaled diagrams of materials, \u0026amp; specifications for your harp!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePVC PIPE is NOT INCLUDED!  \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e(But it is easy to obtain from your local home \u0026amp; hardware retailer.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis harp features 22 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. Full-size templates help make this kit much quicker \u0026amp; more accurate to construct. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Adult supervision is advised as the PVC pipe may involve cutting using sharp saws and construction glues.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The PVC Piper Harp does \u003cstrong\u003enot \u003c\/strong\u003ehave the deep resonance of a typical, full-size wooden harp. This harp is merely for fun to build or to practice hand techniques on.\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. Stringing \u0026amp; tuning will take more time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee John Kovac's Video demonstration of the PVC Piper Harp \u003ca title=\"to YT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5Epj8i6cE4g\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eon YouTube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003eSee this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca title=\"To YT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ljhK7Xxv144\" 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 of 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 \u003ca title=\"To YT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bWBrmh5WjQ4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on YouTube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e See John Kovac's YouTube video about putting together the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"To YouTube Pipe Harp\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Elc4hsmMq6s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePVC Piper Harp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; hear him play it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Plan set includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete, written instructions with full-size templates for “The Incredible PVC Piper Harp”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“\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 playing his PVC Piper Harp.) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Hardware \u0026amp; String Kit includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e22 Nylon Monofilament Strings (offered in red Cs\/blue Fs only)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 String Beads (for knots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e22 String Tuning Machines, Chrome, White Knobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Necessary Hardware per plan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe customer is to provide all PVC, finishes, glues, non-standard hardware, assembly, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic Note e-Tuners are highly recommended and are available at an optional cost. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\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 further resources\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00aaff;\"\u003eSamples of plan set \u0026amp; included materials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/PVCPlans_05888051-64c0-45a5-ab2e-0b663f675939_480x480.jpg?v=1652893600\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/PipeDrms5_03f971b2-3983-43de-aad6-3a84d2dcfbf2_240x240.jpg?v=1652897511\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/TunerChrome_240x240.jpg?v=1652908478\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/DSCF3386_240x240.jpg?v=1652804619\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware below may show optional parts, etc.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/HarpuneHrdw_240x240.jpg?v=1654543926\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/StringWinder-New_658cc8e5-3d33-40a2-97bd-0bccf39c63eb_240x240.jpg?v=1652897445\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOptional Tuner Shown Below:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/eTuner2_67ac728a-5f18-47be-ad8f-48c2f7560906_1_240x240.jpg?v=1652897464\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional CDs Shown Below:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\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\/PlayPiperDVD_240x240.jpg?v=1595709104\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/JKPlaysPVCPiper_4a6086f9-d36c-4022-9d07-9b0e6413722a_240x240.jpg?v=1652897489\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These plans are offered in their as-is, original \u0026amp; historic format. Some easy, linear extrapolation of the templates may be required at a few points. See 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\u003cem\u003ePlease note our shipping policy for all products:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/shipping-handling-info\" title=\"To S\/H\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eS\/H Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable for optional, single purchases, see below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe classic PVC Harp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/john-kovac.myshopify.com\/products\/play-the-pvc-harp\" title=\"To Video\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDVD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \"How to Play the PVC Piper Harp by Ear\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn Kovac's latest\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/collections\/dvds-cds-1\/products\/dvd-plays-the-pvc-piper-harp\" title=\"To DVD\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDVD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e release of him playing his PVC Piper harp from 2 different angles, playing a number of tunes \u0026amp; genres from around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eIf you make a mistake on your harp, 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":40307743195294,"sku":"JK000062","price":144.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/PVCPiperHarp.jpg?v=1629833308"},{"product_id":"tuning-wrench-for-kovac-davy-c-harps","title":"TUNING WAND \u0026 NECK THREADING HOOK FOR KOVAC HARPS \u0026 PARAHARPS","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCustom-made tuning wand \u0026amp; Neck threading hook for Kovac Harps \u0026amp; ParaHarps using traditional Paraguayan tuning mechanisms. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTuning Wand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Wand is used to turn the tuning mechanisms on the Neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-made of wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily slips over the tuning knob, making it easier to get to the string tuning knobs to tune your Paraguayan-styled harps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels provided may slightly differ from the pictures without notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNeck Threading Hook:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Hook is used to grab the strings from below \u0026amp; pull them up through the Harp's Neck when installing a string.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is thin but stiff metal with pre-shaped hooks that you can re-bend as necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Picture below shows Davy's personal tuning wrench signed by John Kovac. Yours will be slightly different, as each one is custom, hand-crafted. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/important-notices-about-our-products-services\" title=\"Important Notices\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee our Important Notices page about your purchases\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Davy C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35527404191902,"sku":"JK000328","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/TuningWrench2.jpg?v=1596816799"},{"product_id":"copy-of-26-string-kovac-harpune-harp-kit","title":"Harpune Harp KIT (No Wood)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild your own very economical, beginner \u0026amp; entry oriented, a John Kovac original designed 26-String Paraguayan-styled folk harp, the Harpune, from our full plans \u0026amp; kit set.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e full-sized cut-out templates with instructions \u0026amp; specifications for your harp!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWOOD NOT INCLUDED!  \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e(But it is easy to obtain from your local home \u0026amp; hardware retailer or lumber company.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\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, but very economically-priced (beginner entry-oriented) DIY version consists of the harp's body with an open back \u0026amp; no self-standing legs (rubber feet are included). We provide the complete plans, instructions \u0026amp; specifications, and hardware \u0026amp; strings \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ewhile you provide the wood from the local lumber or big box stores and from online resources, respectively.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harp's scale starts at its low C and ends about 3.5 Octaves above it (G).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlans with Full-Sized templates are included. And, we include a supplemental instructional DVD format to assist in assembly using your own provided, choice woods. The DVD also has a section on tuning and playing by ear. The DVD is not necessary in order to make your harp.\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. Stringing \u0026amp; tuning will take several hours more. Surface finishing could take a day or two longer, depending on your chosen finish \u0026amp; method of application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HARPUNE also comes with an optional simple plan to achieve sharps and flats, called Taquitos 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?time_continue=2\u0026amp;v=aBHDtgtwHN8\u0026amp;feature=emb_logo\" title=\"To Harpune YouTube Video\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarpune\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eConstruction Video on YouTube. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xlXh7ounaFA\" title=\"To YT\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edemo #1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e of John Kovac playing his Harpune harp creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hzWGTNaosIc\" title=\"To YT\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edemo #2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e of 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 set includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eComplete Kit Plans contain Full-Sized Templates Page, Instructions, \u0026amp; DVD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKit Parts include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e26 Nylon Mono-filament Strings (offered in red Cs\/blue Fs only)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e26 String Beads (for knots)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e26 Sound Board String Grommets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e26 Tuning Machines, Chrome settings, White Knobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e1 Nut \u0026amp; Bolt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e6 Side Screws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e2 Long Neck Screws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e16-20 Brads, 1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e2 Rubber Feet with Screws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e1 String Winder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eComplete Kit Plans contain Full-Sized Templates Page, Instructions, \u0026amp; DVD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem style=\"color: #ff2a00; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe customer provides all wood, finishes, glues, non-standard hardware if necessary, assembly, etc.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eElectronic Note e-Tuners are available at an optional cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/davy-c-harp-resources-links\" title=\"To Pages\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHarp Resources\u003c\/a\u003e pages for other resources.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #00aaff;\"\u003e Samples of plans \u0026amp; included kit materials:\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\/Plans_1_480x480.jpg?v=1652893246\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/TunerChrome_240x240.jpg?v=1652908478\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/DSCF3386_240x240.jpg?v=1652804619\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardware below may show optional parts, etc.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/HarpuneHrdw_240x240.jpg?v=1654543926\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/StringWinder-New_658cc8e5-3d33-40a2-97bd-0bccf39c63eb_240x240.jpg?v=1652897445\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Tuner is shown below:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/eTuner2_67ac728a-5f18-47be-ad8f-48c2f7560906_1_240x240.jpg?v=1652897464\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These plans are offered in their as-is, original \u0026amp; historic format. Some easy, linear extrapolation of the templates may be required at a few points. See our notice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"To Page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/important-notices-about-our-products-services\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note our shipping policy for all products:\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/shipping-handling-info\" title=\"To S\/H\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eS\/H Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"To Page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/davy-c-harp-resources-links\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHarp Resources Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you make a mistake on your harp, 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!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Kovac Harps by Davy C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42189096845470,"sku":"JK000037","price":230.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/harpune_77b7fc92-ba23-4adc-a342-926133dd267d.jpg?v=1652721929"},{"product_id":"copy-of-26-string-kovac-pine-harp-kit","title":"Pine Harp KIT (No Wood)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild your own inexpensive, John Kovac-designed 26-string folk harp, the Basic Pine Harp, from our complete plans and\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e kit set. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003eThis harp kit is more suited as a child's exploratory instrument. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003efull-sized cut-out templates with instructions \u0026amp; specifications for your harp!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWOOD NOT INCLUDED \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ein this BASIC Kit! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e(But it is easy to obtain from your local home \u0026amp; hardware retailer or lumber company.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e(Adult supervision is recommended since sharp saws and various paints or wood stains will be used to create the harp.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original Kovac model Pine Harp is a Paraguayan-inspired, lightweight, and compact 26-string folk harp for DIY enthusiasts on a budget who want to get into harping inexpensively and sooner rather than later. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pine Harp\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e is where you provide the wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e while we provide the complete plans, instructions, \u0026amp; specifications, hardware \u0026amp; strings. The harp is 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, whether a beginning adult or child, up and running, playing the harp with very little upfront expense or investment into uncertain future musicians. \u003cem\u003e(Pine harps do not have the resonance typical of folk harps due to the fact that there is no sound box.)\u003c\/em\u003e\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\u003ePlans with Full-size templates are included. We include a supplemental \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/collections\/dvds-cds-1\/products\/diy-dvd-make-your-own-26-string-harpune\" title=\"To DVD\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einstructional DVD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to assist in assembly using your own provided choice of wood. The DVD-formatted disc also has a section on tuning and playing by ear. The DVD is not necessary to build your harp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pine Harp is simple to put together \u0026amp; can be assembled in about a day or so using basic hand tools. Stringing \u0026amp; tuning will take several hours more. Surface finishing could take a day or two longer, depending on your chosen finish \u0026amp; method of application.\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 \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 \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;\"\u003eThe plan set includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Kit Assembly Instructions with Full-Sized Templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplemental Instructional DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e26 Nylon Monofilament Strings (offered in red Cs\/blue Fs only)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 String Beads (for knots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial,Helvetica\"\u003e26 String Tuning Machines, Chrome, White Knobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Necessary Component Hardware per 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\u003eThe customer is to provide all wood, finishes, glues, non-standard hardware, assembly, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eElectronic Note e-Tuners are highly recommended and are available at an optional cost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\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 further resources\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e Samples of the plans \u0026amp; included kit materials:\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\/PineHarpPlans_480x480.jpg?v=1652893433\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/TunerChrome_240x240.jpg?v=1652907900\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/products\/DSCF3386_240x240.jpg?v=1652804619\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The hardware below may show optional parts, etc.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/HarpuneHrdw_240x240.jpg?v=1654543926\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/StringWinder-New_658cc8e5-3d33-40a2-97bd-0bccf39c63eb_240x240.jpg?v=1652897445\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Optional Tuner Shown Below:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/0332\/7390\/files\/eTuner2_67ac728a-5f18-47be-ad8f-48c2f7560906_1_240x240.jpg?v=1652897464\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These plans are offered in their as-is, original \u0026amp; historical format. Some easy, linear extrapolation of the templates may be required at a few points. See our notice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"To Page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/important-notices-about-our-products-services\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note our shipping policy for all kits:\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnkovac.com\/pages\/shipping-handling-info\" title=\"To S\/H\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS\/H Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Y\u003c\/span\u003ees, it is OK to add your own sound-box to the back of the harp's soundboard, where the strings attach. The larger the box, the louder the harp will sound; it will resonate more, and the bass will become deeper. Only, be sure to include something to take it off or something else so you can get access to the strings. Email us for suggestions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also upgrade the quality of the wood (but, not suggested without using a sound-box). Recognized tonewoods are better if you plan to upgrade from pine or white wood (not hardwoods). Using more stable tonewoods than pine will give the harp a much better sound and durability for many more years. However, many have used the default Pine successfully. Properly built, the harp will last a good long while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr, if not now, you can take the harp apart in the future and upgrade to higher quality, more durable tonewoods later, reusing its existing strings \u0026amp; hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a builder, I'd recommend you consider using paint \u0026amp;\/or a clear surface finish (like spray lacquer or a brushed Polycrylic [stronger], for example) for this type of suggested softwood (pine). This is because pine will very often NOT take stains, etc., even if using wood pre-stain preparations, no matter how well sanded, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you make a mistake on your harp, even if it is not caused by us, please notify us right away, and we will see how we can help you to complete your harp. 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. 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