Like all stringed instruments, harp strings are very specific and not interchangeable. We recommend always having a full, extra set of strings to replace a string which breaks at an inopportune time. Unlike guitars and violins, harp strings do not need to be changed very frequently. The monofilament strings only need to be changed when they actually break. Nylon/nylon wrapped strings might reasonably be changed every few years. If you play a great deal you will want to replace any of the wrapped steel strings once a year. If you do not play daily, you can change these strings less frequently.
Harp strings number from the top so the highest, shortest string is always string number one.
Extra, Full String Set
Note: strings sets are all custom made, by hand, by a small, quality, US-based company. Occasionally, they get busy and our string orders are delayed. Be sure to order your Extra, Full String Sets several weeks before you need them.
We strongly recommend that if you play your harp regularly you keep a complete, extra, full set of strings on hand. Harp strings rarely break but they do seem to have a special intuition about breaking at the worst possible time. These complete sets have every string clearly labeled. For detailed information on how to put on a new string go to Changing a String.
The Harpsicle set of strings is for Harpsicle®, Sharpsicle™, Flatsicle™, and Fullsicle™ Harps.
The string set for the Special Edition Fullsicle™ Harp includes wound bass strings for improved bass response. This string set can also be used with any Harpsicle®, Sharpsicle™, Flatsicle™, or Fullsicle™ harp built after 2012 that has large bass string eyelets. Your harp must have these 4 large eyelets in order to accomodate the larger string diameter of the wound strings.
The string sets for the Grand Harpsicle® Harp and the Brilliant! Harpsicle® Harp consists of nylon monofilament, nylon wrapped, and steel strings.
