Crafted at the Wood Sounds workshop in the UK, our harps bring traditional craftsmanship to your musical journey. We dispatch worldwide from our distribution centre in New York, USA.
Are Wood Sounds harps handmade?
Yes. Each harp is assembled and finished by hand rather than produced on an automated line. A person shapes the body, fits the neck and column, sets the string spacing, and checks the instrument before it is packed.
This matters because a harp is a structure under load. Several hundred pounds of string tension pull the neck toward the soundboard for the entire life of the instrument. Joints fitted and inspected individually carry that load better than parts bolted together to a tolerance and never looked at again.
Where are your harps made?
Our harps are manufactured at the Wood Sounds workshop in the UK and dispatched from our distribution centre in New York, USA.
When will my harp arrive?
Please allow 5–7 business days for order processing before dispatch.
Worldwide delivery is estimated at 7–9 business days after dispatch, giving an estimated total of 12–16 business days from order to delivery. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout.
What wood do you use?
We build with four hardwoods, each chosen for what it does inside a stringed instrument rather than for appearance alone.
| Wood | Character | Why we use it |
|---|---|---|
| Maple | Bright, clear, articulate | Dense and stiff, so it holds its shape under tension and keeps notes separated |
| Beech | Even, dependable | Unusually stable with humidity, so structural parts stay put |
| Mahogany | Warm, rounded sustain | Strength through the middle range where most music sits |
| Ash | Lively, resonant | Light for its strength, adding response without adding weight |
There is more detail on all four in our guide to the wood we use.
Why does handmade matter for a harp?
Wood is not a uniform material. Two boards cut from the same tree respond differently to tension, humidity, and vibration. A machine applies the same process to both. A person can feel the difference and adjust.
That is the argument for building this way, and it is why a handmade instrument tends to age better than a mass-produced one.
Every harp is covered
1 year warranty against build faults, 30 day returns, and free replacement if your harp arrives damaged. See our warranty and return policy.
Browse the harp collection or contact us with any question about a specific instrument.
