Welcome to
Caswell Harps
(I'm re-constructing this
site. Please let me know if you encounter any problems (or
see any typos!). Thanks, Chris Caswell)
The harps you see here are the culmination of over
30 years of harp making. They represent both the
traditional, in my Bardic Harp
Series, and the innovative, in
my Hybrid Harp
Series. Please feel free to explore
them, and please don't hesitate to contact me with your
wish list.
I began making harps in 1973, first with Jay Witcher, then
by 1977 in my own shop. Over those years, my sense of
calling has become only richer and clearer. In fact, the
last few years have resulted in more new and possibly
significant ideas than ever. I always say I never make a
harp I wouldn't play myself. In fact, I tend to design new
models to fulfill what my inner ear says is possible. This
goes hand-in-hand with my own growth and experimentation as
a player. Here, as best I can, is how I describe this
calling:
Tradition–to make harps designed from the
heart, and in the lineage of the ancient Celtic harps
Innovation–to continue to evolve the harp
for a new generation of players, and for the future of the
instrument itself
Excellence–to combine fine craftsmanship
with a passion for its sound and esthetics, bringing each
design into the realm of art
My aim during the making of every harp–from the least
expensive to the most–is to connect with life directly, and
experience a taste of my existence. My sense is that this
translates into something in the instrument itself. My goal
isn't to make lots of harps (though I have and, God
willing, will) but to make harps that respond to their
players' desires, becoming a vehicle for the magic of music
in each of us.
It's a great blessing in my life that I
continue to have an opportunity to follow this passion, and
that this passion is as bright as ever. I invite you to be
part of it by following your own desire. If you have a harp
you love, wonderful. If you would like another to fulfill
something you want to hear, contact me. And if you're brand
new to the harp, I will do what ever I can to put the right
instrument in your hands, and support you as you blossom.
What ever it is, remember–Yes You Can!
All the best,
Chris Caswell
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