No, not that kind of split! Here, the split neck (referred to in Latin America as the split diapason) has been used in Latin American harps for about a generation. It's another central feature of my Hybrid Series.
By passing the strings down the center of the neck instead of from the side, the harmonic curve and pillar are balanced much more stable. This means more relative strength and less warpage. Joints stay together better, and there's less splitting. If this were done on pedal harps, for example, there would be much less need for regulation.
Another benefit of the split neck is that it allows for guitar-style tuners to be used on a harp (being able to alternate one side then the other). But one of the problems with a split neck is getting the strings up there. I've overcome that by making the design much more open. After having strung dozens of Butterflys, I can personally attest to the fact that this is no longer a problem.
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