Waking Spirit Productions
Vance Pennington - Flute Maker
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Sensory Harp Stringing

Hand Crafted in Oregon by Vance Pennington
The newest and easiest to play musical instrument ever!

Replacing Strings
A step-by-step guide

Replacing Strings #1 to #9 and #14 to #22(see below for strings #10 to #13)
Sensory Harp replacing strings
Step 1. Ensure tuning pin is raised 1" (one inch) above surface of the sound board.This is done using the tuning wrench, turning the pin anti-clockwise.
New string through ferrule Step 2. Thread new string through the ferrule.

measuring string
Step 3. Pass string beyond the tuning pin to the recommended length (see table below).
cutting wire
Step 4. Cut string to length using household wire cutters.
Threading tuning pin
Step 5. Thread string through the back on the tuning pin so that approx. 1/8th of an inch protrudes through the other side of the pin.
Tension on String
Step 6. Pull on string to take up all the slack. Because you have threaded the string through the back of the pin the string will stay attached while being kept taught.
Winding Wire Step 7. Place your tuning wrench over the tuning pin and wind the string in a clockwise direction continuing to keep the string reasonably taught.
Completely strung Sensory Harp
Step 8. Completely Strung Harp -
facing instrument left to right.



Replacing Strings #10 to #13

Threading bass string
Step 9. Larger (bass) strings can be difficult
to thread through the tuning pin hole once it
is cut so proceed as follows: Thread uncut
string through the front hole of the tuning pin.
Measuring Bass Wire
Step 10. Measure the string from the tuning pin to the recommended length (see table below) and cut string with wire cutters.
threading Bass string through Pin
Step 11. Carefully, pull the string back so that about 1/8th of an inch protrudes from the tuning pin.
Winding Bass wirw
Step 12. Wind string (using tuning wrench) in a clockwise direction.


String Cutting: Cut strings #1 to #7 - 3" (three inches) past tuning pin.
Cut String #8 - 2 1/2" (two and one half inches) past tuning pin.
Cut Strings #9 to #10 - 2" (two inches past tuning pin.
Cut Strings #11 & #12 - 1 1/2" (one and one half inches) past tuning pin.
Cut Strings #13 & #14 - 2" (two inches) past tuning pin.
Cut String #15 - 2 1/2" (two and one half inches) past tuning pin.
Cut Strings #16 to #22 - 3" (three inches) past tuning pin.


Once you have completed the above steps you can go ahead and tune the string(s). If you are using a chromatic tuner, tune the string so the meter's needle is pointing at the perfect tuning position (see below). Please remember, once a string is near to its exact tuning only a small amount of adjustment (using the tuning wrench) will be needed. Always tune using SMALL steps to prevent breaking string. Take care not to over tune your harp which could cause damage to the instrument. A CHROMATIC tuner similar to the one shown in the photos below is available from most musical instrument stores for around $20.00. A tuning chart is available by clicking on this link - TUNING CHART


Korg CA-30
Shows string needs to be tuned a little more.
Korg Chromatic Tuner
Shows string needs to be tuned a little less.

Sensory Harp Perfect Tuning
Perfect tuning.

If you require assistance with tuning or stringing your harp please contact Vance Pennington by calling (503) 397 1242
or emailing vance@waking-spirit.com


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