3rd bridge by using a nail
http://micro.soonlabel.com/harmonic_series/20140303_aeolian_3rd_bridge_Mixdown.mp3
(it will take a bit of time for the file to load and play – there is some noise because the signal was not strong – weak wind – and the breaks are from stringing together several audio files)
3rd Bridge DIY Electric Aeolian Harp
spring on humbucker
detail of spring installation
bridge and zither pin detail oblique view
Bridge and zither pin detail
Bridge detail
Humbucker taped back up after spring installation
The audio spectrum of the recording
The all battery powered recording rig – signal => Pyle Hum eliminator => Pyle phono preamp => Zoom H2
3 replies on “3rd Bridge DIY Electric Aeolian Harp”
Hi Susan,
Thank you for the very kind words and even more for the introduction to the suikinkutsu! That is something new to me and I have to try to make one, it sounds beautiful. I hope your new year is wonderful as well!
Chris
Hi Chris,
I learned about the aeolian harp this summer, and am fascinated by them. The Japanese bury water harps, called suikinkutsu, in the garden. I was able to make one in mine, with an inverted clay pot inside a large plastic trug. Water drips down through rocks and stones placed on top, making a delightful kerplunking sound. It can be either poured in, recirculated through a solar pump or you can wait for the rain.
I didn’t think I had sufficient skills to build an aeolian harp, until I found your posts, from 2014, on Pinterest. I hope it charms you to know that, seven years later, you are still educating and inspiring.
Best Regards and wishes for a productive, fulfilling and healthy new year.
Susan
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