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The
Gibson model U harp guitar was a fairly popular harp guitar when
they were made between the 1890's and the 1930's. They are big
and heavy and are not as popular among harp guitarists today as
the Dyer style.
My version of the Gisbon model U is built like a modern flat top guitar with braced top and back rather than the carved arch top and back of the originals. This gives it a sound more like a flat top guitar that most people are used to. It also makes for a lighter more responsive instrument. The body is scaled down to make it less cumbersome to hold.
The top of this particular example is Sitka spruce, back and sides are mahogany. The necks are made from mahogany with ebony fittings. It has 7 sub basses tuned with geared banjo tuners.
If you are interested in commisioning a harp guitar
please let me know and we can discuss tunings, woods, inlay. etc.
Every one is unique and built to custom order. If you would like
more information feel free to contact me at Jim@WorlandGuitars.com
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