I like bands like Heilung, Wardruna, or Nytt Land – the primal sounds these musicians create with their wonderful, handcrafted instruments are, in my eyes, like keys to the soul. This, and the desire to create something lasting, were the reasons for me to start building instruments myself.
The Talharpa shown here produces relatively deep tones with a distinctive, earthy character – the body is made of solid oak. No lamellae, but carved out from solid wood. The hardness of the wood creates a very unique resonance – which is why I also crafted a lyre from the same material. But I will present that one separately!
The long strings, made from the hair of Mongolian stallions, not only give the instrument a rough originality, but also a warm, almost archaic sound.
In terms of design, it is inspired by elongated Gothic forms, though with a clear influence from Nordic craftsmanship and embellishments – a combination of depth and clarity, as one might hear in an old hall made of wood and stone.
This instrument is not simply built – it is crafted with the goal of making the past tangible.
