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HARPS BY GEAR4MUSIC
USER GUIDE
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
1 x Harp
1 x Padded Gig Bag
1 x Tuning Key
1 x Set of Spare Strings
1 x User Guide
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR HARP
Gear4music harps include very carefully selected tonewoods to produce the best
quality sound and to ensure optimal performance of the instrument over time. As wood
is a living material, it is important to know that your instrument is subject to humidity
and temperature variations. The recommended climate conditions are below:
Optimal temperature:
20°C ± 10°C (50°F - 86°F)
Optimal Humidity: 50% ± 15%
The harp must be kept away from heat sources and never exposed to direct sunlight to
avoid damage to the body and strings. It is always recommended to keep the
instrument in its included padded bag when not in use.
Clean your instrument only using a dry cloth, and remove all fingerprints from the
instrument after playing to protect the finish. Do not use solvents or other domestic
cleaners to clean or polish the instrument.
INITIAL TUNING
Tuning can be made by tightening and loosening the pegs on the top of the harp
(clockwise to tighten and anticlockwise to loosen) using the included tuning key.
Do note that all the tuning pegs are tapered, meaning that they are wider at the end
with the tuning key socket and narrower at the other. When shipped from Gear4music,
the pegs are left loose inside the harp to prevent snapping the strings during transit
and during change in humidity. When tuning the strings for the first time, make sure to
push the pegs in to the body of the instrument while tuning. This will help to prevent the
strings from slipping out of tune.
Note that nylon strings take a while to settle to their desired tuning. As a result, it may
take some time after initial tuning for the strings tuning to become stable. Do not tune
to correct tuning straight away, because this may snap the strings. To get the best
results, tune the harp so that there is some tension in the strings. Leave for some
hours to allow the instrument to settle. Over a series of repeated tunings, slowly raise
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- Page 1 Do note that all the tuning pegs are tapered, meaning that they are wider at the end with the tuning key socket and narrower at the other. When shipped from Gear4music, the pegs are left loose inside the harp to prevent snapping the strings during transit and during change in humidity.
- Page 2 Replacing of strings should only be done using like-for-like strings. A set of replacement strings has been provided with your harp, and string sets are available from Gear4music. Should you wish to use different strings, please consult the string gauge guide for reference.
- Page 3 4. Tighten the loop on the knot in the direction indicated by the arrow holding points B and C of the knot still. 5. For lower strings, it is recommended to include a 2cm piece of higher octave string to the knot to give more protection.
- Page 4 STRING GUAGE GUIDE 12 STRING HARP 22 STRING HARP String Note Color Material Gauge String Note Color Material Gauge NYLON 0.028 NYLON 0.032 Clear NYLON 0.028 Clear NYLON 0.032 Clear NYLON 0.028 Clear NYLON 0.032 Clear NYLON 0.028 Clear NYLON 0.032 Blue NYLON...
- Page 5 29 STRING HARP 36 STRING HARP String Note Color Material Gauge String Note Color Material Gauge NYLON 0.025 NYLON 0.025 Clear NYLON 0.025 Clear NYLON 0.025 Clear NYLON 0.025 Clear NYLON 0.025 Clear NYLON 0.028 Clear NYLON 0.028 Blue NYLON 0.028 Blue NYLON...
- Page 6 We want you to be entirely satisfied with your purchase. If you have any questions about this product, contact the Gear4music Customer Service Team on +44 (0)330 365 4444 or at info@gear4music.com.
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