Bob Murphy Door Harp

When the door is opened and closed.

Bob murphy door harp. Door harp history the door harp originated in scandanavia mostly in sweden but also in norway and denmark and has evolved over time. The birch is stained an early american finish. Beautifully hand crafted from maple padauk and canary wood this ethereal harp by bob murphy emits a trio of tranquil notes when the mallets hit the wire customize your tune by adjusting each strand. Pineapple door harp crafted with rich cherry wood pegs balls and pins handmade door harp handcrafter door harp cherry door harp mywoodaplenty.

Door harps the door harp concept originated in sweden but ours are made in the usa by bob murphy of moon mountain woods. Moon mountain woods door harps. Door harps have been a long time favorite at craft company no. About moon mountain woods the company originated in the early 1990 s and was started by a craftsman named gary upton after a handful of years the company was purchased and the name was changed to applewoods.

Some prefer something a little more soothing. The natural wood grain creates a uniquely organic instrument while the fluid silhouette creates an eye catching display. Only 1 available and it s in 11 people s carts. The door harp originated in scandinavia primarily in sweden and has evolved over at least three centuries.

A variety of hardwoods creating your choice. Bob murphy swedish door harps. Around 2005 a gentleman named bob murphy purchased the company and changed the name to moon mountain woods. Some like their arrivals heralded with the sound of trumpets.

3 out of 5 stars 38 38 reviews 52 00. Designed to hang on the back of the door the harp chimes from the motion of opening and closing and welcomes guests into the home. Some estimate these ornaments have been made for as long as 700 years derived from a few styles of chinese stringed instruments called the guqin and the ruan. A door harp that hangs inside the front door to welcome friends and family with its pleasant sound and colorful inlaid wood work.

Designed to hang on the back of the door the harp chimes from the motion of opening and closing and welcomes guests into the home. The door harp concept originated in sweden but ours are made in the usa by bob murphy of moon mountain woods. Door harps have been a long time favorite at craft company no. Welcome to moon mountain woods.

When the door is opened the balls on the harp strike the strings creating a clear sweet sound. The oak and walnut woods are left in their natural color. Bob murphy uses figured cherry and walnut for the door harp bodies and exotic woods for his inlayed styles.