Hey there all,
 
Despite really disliking having to amp my harp, I've been forced had to in order to play large, loud spaces. Alas silence is no longer observed when the harper plays in modern times! 
 
Finding a workable solution has proved a process of trial and error. Kortier's harp pickups work very, but I disliked the idea of having to permanently add hardware to the sound of my instrument. After trying several different types, I ran across the "K and K Big Twin" pickups. I've used these for the last few years with surprisingly good results. They deliver a very clear sound with nominal distortion. They were very reasonable as well.
 
For smaller venues, like coffee houses or churches, I've ran my harp through a small guitar amp. When playing in larger venues through a PA system I had the best luck with using a compression box. It was is a extra piece of equipment but well worth it. This boosts the signal to a great strength and is significantly reduces feedback which is a real problem when micing up an type of harp.
 
I think I remember that David Kortier offers a really good transducer pickup as an alternative to Piezo pickups which I heard good things about. 
 
Chad
 
 

 

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To: clairseach@...
From: ramserpent@...
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 11:10:32 +0000
Subject: [clairseach] Re: Electric Harp

Cheers for replies folks.... all is good with me and I hope you guys are all doing well too!

Thanks

JP

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