Jaw Harps etc
When it comes to sound, shape, material and the way of making the variety of Jew's Harps is just huge. Our intention is to discover as many traditional and modern Jew's Harps as possible to make them available for you.
On one hand we try to help to keep Jew's Harp tradition and culture alive. The interest of many local people for this ancient instrument is gradually diminishing. Young people often see no future in keeping traditions and making ancient instruments, so local handicraft is unfortunately vanishing from many places worldwide. With an international interest in these rare instruments the we try to help to make rare Jew's Harps and local Jew's Harp culture survive.
On the other hand our aim is to advance the use of high grade Jew's Harp on stage. Still, the choice of good quality Jew's Harps in musical instruments stores is scrappy and of fairground or tourist souvenir quality. With our range of Jew's Harps we intend to show the full potential of this tiny instrument.
In this category the put all Jew's Harp related stuff together. We wish you lots of fun browsing through.
Bass jaw harp from the Ukraine
- Frame: solid, stable, easy to hold
- Reed: triple bolted, with filigree pattern
- Design: matt brushed surface, eye-catching tongue decoration
- Vibration behaviour: medium length, responds directly to touch
- Sound characteristics: razor-sharp, brilliant, vibrant
- Sound volume: very loud
- Playing techniques: Oral cavity, tongue, throat, diaphragm
- Playing dynamics: fast, dynamic
- Included: wooden box
Great Bamboo Jaw Harps from Cambodia
Bamboo Jeaw Harp from the Philippines
Lips Jaw Harp from Vietnam
Lips Jaw Harp from Vietnam
Lips Jaw Harp from Vietnam
Bass Jaw Harp from Ukraine
Bass Vargan with engraving
Deep, loud sound that is long lasting
Unique design of the reed
In an eye-catching case made of pine wood
Jaw Harp from Ukraine
- Deep, present Vargan
- Cheerful, dynamic character
- With triqueta symbol on polished frame
- Can be worn as a necklace
- Suitable for beginners and professionals
Heat-treated Ribeba from Piedmont with thick shanks
- Sturdy, hand-forged and heat-treated steel frame
- Thick, massive legs
- Medium-taut tongue
- Loud and rich in overtones
- Well suited for beginners
Handmade Sardinian style Jaw Harp
- Sardinian frame shape with large circular grip area
- Reed rather tight
- Loud and frisky sound
- Good playability, easy to hold
- Hand-forged: vary slightly in shape and size