This model is inspired by hook harps as they were played primarily by travelling musicians in Northern Bohemia and Germany from ca. 1850 to 1950. An essential characteristic of these harps are the sound holes in the sound board and the closed back. Also, these instruments feature lower string tension and relatively narrow string spacing. These characteristics were further developed and used to create a modern instrument that speaks immediately and with a voluminous bass and a silvery descant range - all at a light weight. The Bohemian harp can be fitted with a braying bar upon request.
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