ONLINE HARP SHOP
COPY OF THE TRINITY COLLEGE HARP
This copy of the 15th century Trinity College harp was built in Paul Doyle's workshop, Galway, by Natalie Surina and Paul Doyle, making its display debut at Scoil na gCláirseach 2008. This instrument uses a modern construction, with the soundbox glued from planks and the neck/pillar assembled as a single unit from four pieces of wood, with a central seam. Irish sycamore wood is used throughout. The decoration follows the original as accurately as possible, and is based on notes made by Doyle & Surina during multiple visits to Trinity College. The decoration is burned onto the wood surface except for the deep chip-carving on the neck. The string shoes are handmade from brass, and the brass strips on the neck are engraved with patterns following the original. The tuning pins are iron. The instrument is finished with modern wood stain and varnish, and has a standard 'student' stringing: 8 sterling silver, 21 yellow brass, tuned G to f''' including comhluighe at g. The instrument is currently available for sale and can be viewed by appointment in Galway, Ireland Contact us for more information about ordering a harp from Paul Doyle & Natalie Surina For any enquiries to do with your order, please email shop@irishharp.org. Each time you make a purchase from this on-line shop, you are contributing to the work of the HHSI. Thank you for your support. |
