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    Default Tenor harp guitar

    I have been rolling this idea around in my head for a few years now. Think I have finally settled on a design. Click image for larger version. 

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    Default Re: Tenor harp guitar

    I based the design on this instrument at a museum in Davenport Iowa. Click image for larger version. 

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    Default Re: Tenor harp guitar

    That would be an exciting build, good luck.

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    Default Re: Tenor harp guitar

    Any clue who made the harp guitar in Davenport?
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    I had a feeling it was Tony Biehl but I couldn’t remember his name. I have seen some mandolinettos he made.
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    Click image for larger version. 

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    Default Re: Tenor harp guitar

    Very nice, love to hear it being played.

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    Default Re: Tenor harp guitar

    Quote Originally Posted by neilca View Post
    Very nice, love to hear it being played.
    Still trying to learn how to play it. I spend too much time building and not enough playing.
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