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Lap Harp
restringing guide
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9. As you turn t he key, guide the
string so it w raps around the tunin g
post/bent end three times. This will
keep the string from slipping out of
the hole.
Once the string is wrapped three
times, then just turn the key enough
so that the string stays in place.
10. Refer to the enclosed tuning card
to tune up your lap harp!
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CHANGING STRINGS
Strings should be replaced when they become dirty, discolored, or
produce a dull sound. Strings should always be changed by an
adult. You can change your strings in these easy steps:
1. Remove the old strings.
2. Take a new string out of the plastic
pouch included with this guide.
Thread the end of the new string
through the hole found on the bridge.
Then t hread it through the tuning
post hole.
Note: Please us e caution while
handling and tuning your strings as
string ends ar e sharp. Also, too m uch
tensio n can br eak strings and cause
injury.
3. Leave 2 1/2 inches of slack beyond
the tuning post, and trim the end of
the string with a pair of wirecutters.
4. Measure 1/8 inch from the end
of the string, and bend it at a right
angle with a pair of pliers.
5. Pull the string so that the bent
sectio n at the end is resting flat
against the tuning post.
6. Make sure th e bent end is pointin g
downward.
7. Locate the t uning key, which i s
stored on the side of the harp. You
will need the turn to latch to get the
key out.
8. Pull lightly on the string to cre ate
tension. At the same time, to turn the
tuning post with the tuning key.
bridge
hole
tuning post
trim/end
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