| Before you change a string (This is a printable page) |
| Some harps are strung with wire strings but the majority are strung with nylon,so we will deal with them here..... |
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| Changing a string |
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| step 1 |
| step 2 |
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| step 3a |
| step 3b |
| Congratulations.....you have changed your first string.... Have a drink on me to celebrate! |
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| Before you replace a string Before you replace a string......unwind the tuning peg a few turns, as sometimes the peg "screws"into the harp head....... If after replacing a string, the tuning peg slips.....tap it lightly with a hammer (from the key side) to re-seat it. The best practice is to apply "push" pressure on the key while you tune up, there-by keeping the peg constantly re-seated....... * If you tap the peg in beyond the other pegs, or if you have tried everything and your string still slips...then.....Tap the peg right out and place a piece of nylon string (.028") in the hole.....then tap the pin back in, then slice off the protruding pieces with a cutting knife (using it flat against the harp so as not to mark it) Then try again. If that does not hold....try again with a thicker piece of string (.032") If that does not hold, check the string chart to make sure you are not using a thicker string as this will not only cause "string-slip" but will put extra stress on the bow and could eventually cause serious damage....... When winding strings to pitch, you may need to frequently tap the pegs back, so that they do not wedge too tightly and possibly split the harp head. (both pegs and holes are tapired) |
| This may seem like "Too much trouble" but by doing this you will "pad" out the hole in the peg and eliminate frequent string breakages...... |
For strings .036" or greater......... Wind the string once behind the tail, then cross over, then wind on to correct pitch....... As you wind your strings to the correct pitch.......you may need to tap the peg back every turn or so to stop the peg from "Screwing" itself into the harp head. (If you don't do this, you may enlarge the hole, and prevent the peg from holding the string tight.) Remember to read the instructions above: " BEFORE YOU REPLACE A STRING" |