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The soundboards that we use today are the result of continuous refinement of initial design work that was done in 1990. This initial design, based on graphic finite element analysis of an existing production harp soundboard (L&H Concert Grand), resulted in a series of restored harps that were significantly more responsive and that had a much fuller sound than the same harps with their original soundboards. While our initial designs addressed the issues
of strength, longevity, and responsiveness, we are now also able to
build instruments with predictable tonality. The understanding of the
effects of the acoustical properties of individual pieces of wood on
the sound of the harp together with computerized instrumentation for
measuring these properties have given us a unique ability to customize
the sound of a harp instead of merely offering variations on
the appearance of the instrument. The combination of practical
technology, patient hand craftsmanship, and exceptional quality old
growth, old harvest tone wood permits us to build or restore harps to
meet the requirements of the most demanding musician. |
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