Harp Amplification
In many cases, a harp owner might wish to amplify their harp, so it can be heard better in larger venues or over chattering wine and cheesers. Below are some links which will direct you to sites featuring quality equipment especially designed for harps. Most are owner-installed, but for the ones that require a hole be to be drilled in the back of the soundbox, I can offer to do that for you.
New! Allison & Steven Vardy's Celtic Harp Amplification Pages A comprehensive series of in-depth articles put together by Stephen Vardy dealing harp amplification.
Recommended Direct Pick-Ups
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The K & K 'Big Twin' dual pickup is popular. When combined with their onboard preamp/EQ system, you've got it all. K & K Sound
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The Schatten 'Harp Dualie' is the original model. www.schattendesign.com/ch.htm . Also available from Melody's Music & The Harp Connection
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The new Schatten 'CH-3 Artist' comes with its own onboard preamp. See links above.
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The Fishman 'SBT-HP' Pickup & PreAmp is available at Sylvia Woods' Harp Center and The Harp Connection
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K & K 'Big Twin' Schatten 'Harp Dualie' Schatten 'CH-3 Artist' w/onboard preamp
Fishman SBT-HP Fishman external preamp/EQ K & K System w/onboard preamp (harp system has only 2 pickups)