Harps

Among the five hardwoods used in our FH harp line, sapele is sometimes overshadowed by its flashier siblings. Yet sonically, it offers a remarkable blend of the best tonal qualities found in the other wood species—rich warmth, clarity, and resonance.

Recently, we came across an exceptionally unique board of sapele and decided to make it into a distinctive FH36S that truly deserves the spotlight. With its wild and swirly grain pattern and deep, smooth tone, this harp has really knocked our socks off!

This special harp made its debut at the Somerset Harp Festival, where it was heard and played by lots of harpists. Many attendees were drawn to its bold aesthetic and captivated by its sound—proof that sapele has a voice all its own.

Bubinga has long been one of our favorite woods to make harps out of - beloved for its rich, robust sound, and admired for the beauty of its grain.  But every now and then, a piece of wood comes along that stops us in our tracks.

This harp was crafted from one such piece - a stunning cut of highly figured bubinga with a dramatic, three-dimensional grain pattern we’ve come to call Waterfall Bubinga.  The figure flows down the wood like cascading water, catching light and shadow with every curve.  Sonically, it offers everything we love about bubinga: depth, power, and resonance, but its visual presence sets it apart as a truly one-of-a-kind instrument.

This harp is a feast for the eyes and the ears, and we would love to see it go to a home where it will be played, loved, and shared for years to come.