That's great to hear. I make these videos hoping they are helpful to someone. Thanks for checking it out.

I'm glad the video was helpful. Good luck with the new harp. It's a lot of fun.

Thanks for checking it out. I make these videos hoping they're helpful to someone so I really appreciate it.

No worries. I hope it was helpful.

Thanks for watching. I make these videos hoping they help somebody so I appreciate you recognizing that.

Thanks for checking out the video. These simple mods made me love it so much more.

Thanks for watching. I have a problem... I customize EVERYTHING. Ha ha. I suppose it's a personality flaw but I just always feel the need to make my things different from the pack.

poorness studios no this awesome!!! I wish I could do all that.

Good to hear. I think it really improves this little harp. Thanks for watching the video.

You're welcome and THANK YOU for all your videos and inspiration. I am one of those weirdos that actually finds soldering very satisfying but I know most folks don't agree with me. LOL. If you can't stomach the soldering, CB Gitty sells piezo harnesses all wired up and ready to go. This would certainly make the process easier. www.cbgitty.com/guitar-instrument-parts/cigar-box-guitar-parts/basic-pre-wired-piezo-jack-harness-made-in-the-usa/

@@musicalmiscellany oh that's a great idea! Thanks :D

@@musicalmiscellany OMG you're the BEST! Good deal, too. Thank you!

Thanks for checking out the video. I was hoping it would be helpful to someone.

That's good to hear.

@@musicalmiscellany So yeah the newer version has Red C Strings Blue/Black F Strings, I have seen version w/ Red C Strings & Green F Strings, it's more of a Mexican style version.

Ah, that's basically a fixed tone pot. Makes sense. I should try that.... and yes... a psaltery is on the list of things to review. :-)

BTW, I had a .01 uf cap in my components box so I tried it last night. I helps. Thanks for the suggestion bud.

Thanks for checking it out.

That is a common symptom with these harps... the pegs slipping. Fortunately, mine did not have that problem. However, I've heard if you push in on the peg while you tune, it typically takes care of that. Check out this video if you haven't seen it already. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLx8dLuL0ba4fWQ.html Thanks for watching.

Thank you for watching and also for that comment. I really glad the channel is helpful to you. I always make these vids hoping they help someone. I really appreciate it.

Well that's unfortunate. They were a good shop. In any case, thanks for the recommendation.

​@musicalmiscellany No problem. And thank you for the helpful vid. :)

I use GarageBand for all my recording. It's actually a free program but it works great. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching the video. You have a very good eye to catch that. The string that came on the harp was .038 (based on my caliper). However, Vermont Strings (where I purchased the replacements) does not sell that size. They have .036 and then .040. They're very easy to work with and you can ask for an opinion. Long story short, they recommended I go with the .040 so that's what I bought. Speaking of which, if you're trying to replace all the strings on a harp, I'd just contact Vermont Strings and tell them what you want to do. If you measure the vibrating length of each string and the note you want, they can calculate all the sizes for you. They have a worksheet on their website to help: www.robinsonsharpshop.com/String_Worksheet.pdf Good luck!

@@musicalmiscellany That makes sense. Thanks!

You're welcome. I made this video hoping it would help somebody, so it's always good when it does.

Glad I could help. Good luck.

Yeah. That is a really nice feature to have.

Yeah. They really messed up on the tuning but the harp is pretty nice... especially for the price. Thanks for watching.

I can deal with the F's being green but I need to fix the C's 😏

Awesome! I am glad the video was helpful. Aklot really needs to fix those string colors.

Never mind. I just read the comments below.

I only changed the ones in the video. However, you could easily change all of them. In fact, if you measure the length of each string and let them know the scale, Vermont Strings will make you a custom set fitted for this harp. That would probably be the best bet if you really like the harp. I did it on a budget. As far as the string feel, I don't really notice a difference... but I know some folks swear by a certain type of string. I'm a novice harpist so that may have something to do with it. That said, I'm happy with the way it came out.

Thanks for checking out the video.

Unfortunately, I discarded that paper but I can always re-measure them when I get some time. If you wanted to replace all the strings, I'd contact Vermont Strings and have them make you a custom set. Measure each vibrating string length and send that to them along with the note for each one... they have a way to generate a custom string set based on that information. Honestly, I would trust their string gauges more than what Aklot uses. www.robinsonsharpshop.com/String_Worksheet.pdf

Hi Frank. It was a standard jack. I too like the long shaft versions but I didn't have any in my parts box. You are 100% correct, It may have worked without the countersink if I'd had a long shaft jack.

Thanks for watching. So glad it was helpful. I’d probably give Vermont Strings a call (or email) for that answer. If you measure each string and tell them the note, they have a way to calculate the best string gauge. Don’t assume Aklot knows better. Those folks know harps.

I don’t know the answer to that either but I’ve seen this design from other brands too.

@@musicalmiscellany since I seen some of the other have sound hole on the front even on the both side so I will try some mods

Thanks for checking out the video. I'm glad it was helpful. I don't think guitar or ukulele tuners would work because it would be tough to squeeze 15 of them in that space. Each tuner typically requires 1/2" of room (or more) and there just isn't enough to work with. However, Banjo tuners might work as they are more narrow and require less room. You'd probably have to stagger (some higher, some lower) them to prevent them from hitting each other when you tune. That's an idea to explore though.

@@musicalmiscellany Thanks! Paraguayan harps use guitar tuning pegs on their harps but they are much lighter by design. It is interesting to explore.

That's a good point about international shipping. It can often make inexpensive items (e.g. strings) a lot less reasonable. I would be willing to bet there's a shop in Canada that sells harp strings, but I really wouldn't know which one. I'd always recommend everyone buy locally when possible. I'm located in the US so I found a shop that was relatively close to me. Good luck.

oh shoot turns out The $90 strings they recommended would work or not the right colours and gauges 😩

I may have said it wrong, but the pickup is mounted to the underside of the wood between the two sound holes. That seems to be the area with the most vibration. Thanks for watching the video.

Thanks for watching the video Maren. It's interesting you stay that. There is a KZfaqr named Musical Molly Khan. She did a string replacement on one these harps and posted a video of it (sorry, I don't have the link handy). I couldn't hear much difference. However, I read a blog post from another reviewer who said replacing the strings made a world of difference in the playability. From the 3 strings I replaced, I don't detect any difference in volume or tone compared to the stock strings, though the new strings seem to feel a little better on the fingers. So I'm guessing it's more feel than sound. If you contact Vermont Strings, they will build you a custom string set. You just need to measure the vibrating length of each string and tell them the note you want it to resonate. They'll calculate the best gauge for each.

Thanks a lot for your quick and kind answer ! Í´ll give it a try :)

@@marenschormann2688 I'd love to see what you come up with. Let me know if you post a video.

Ironically, I discarded that piece of paper accidentally so I don't have the measurements anymore. I suppose I could measure them all again but what you have above looks correct. Honestly, if I was going to replace all the strings, I'd contact Vermont Strings. They have a method to calculate the ideal string gauges for any note on any harp. You just need to send them the note (e.g. C4), the vibrating length (e.g. 18.25"), and the material (e.g. monofilament nylon) for each string and they'll generate all the gauges for you. Being that all they do is harps... I'd trust Vermont Strings a lot more than Aklot. www.robinsonsharpshop.com/String_Worksheet.pdf

Thanks for watching the video and for your offer. I'm not sure where you're located but I'm in Texas. If you're local I could probably do it but I think shipping would just make the process cost prohibitive.

@@musicalmiscellany I'm in Denver Co. so maybe I can get my friends at the local music store to take on the challenge, after all you gave great instructions. I will be sharing your videos with them. I also enjoy Molly's videos as well. Thank you for your response.

@@arleneadams1548 Oh yeah. It's very similar to changing guitar strings. The only difference is you need to tie the ball on the end (where that's already done for you on a guitar string). Any instrument shop should be able to do it. Good luck. Fixing the string colors doesn't really make the harp sound any different but it gives me inner peace. LOL.

Ha. I didn't realize that either. My name is Kale. Pleased to e-meet you.

poorness studios yes nice to e-meet you too. I can’t believe this whole pandemic and I didn’t know your name. Nice name. 😊