Here are my nyckelharpas. The acoustic one was built by Kjell Lundvall in 2015, and the solid body was by Olla Plahn, 2019, and features a piezo pickup under the bridge and a built-in preamp. The "band" pickup on the Lundvall harpa is used for live performances - for recording I find a ribbon mic gives the best results - an example can be heard here:
Greetings Earbrass!
I am considering having Mr. Plahn craft an electric harpa for me. You are the first English-speaking person I have found actively posting online and actually playing one. I would love to hear some of what you've been doing with it. I have so many questions
Is it mainly a way to more easily amplify the traditional sound of the Nyckelharpa?
Do you find it lends itself well to taking the instrument in new directions?
Have you played around with any effects pedals or interesting distortion?
Thank you for sharing and taking the time to read my questions!
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My Nyckelharpas
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Greetings Earbrass!
I am considering having Mr. Plahn craft an electric harpa for me. You are the first English-speaking person I have found actively posting online and actually playing one. I would love to hear some of what you've been doing with it. I have so many questions
Is it mainly a way to more easily amplify the traditional sound of the Nyckelharpa?
Do you find it lends itself well to taking the instrument in new directions?
Have you played around with any effects pedals or interesting distortion?
Thank you for sharing and taking the time to read my questions!