Mike O'Melia wrote:
While I got u here, tuners, what u recommend? Another thing I hate is using bridge pins as string risers. Is there anything available in brass?
For the harp strings, unless you're using a design where you can have the keys sticking out to the side, then Pegheds are the best and lightest weight that I know of. Expensive though. Especially the 16:1 ratio. I use 4:1, which is very touchy. Too touchy on neck strings, I've decided. Not too bad on harp strings. I'll be going to a slothead next time so I can use normal tuners, but probably still 4:1 on the harp strings.
I have the harp strings run straight from the tuners to the bridge, so I can't advise on risers. But I do need to try shoving something under one of the strings and see what it does to the sound, and if they're worth including next time. Or maybe pins to bend the strings horizontally to create a break angle. Certainly could use brass rod stock for that. Or maybe brass tubing with wood core, for aesthetics and the tiniest bit of weight savings
On second thought, I do have an idea for string risers... bass guitar fretwire. Glue a block of wood onto the harp headstock with a strip of that in it, so all the strings go up and over it like a saddle.
