Tim specialises in making replicas of historical harps.
Recent Updates:
Tim Hampson - Harp Maker aquired the business of Suffolk based harpmakers Ceilidh who specialised in Clarsach.
Recent Updates:
Tim Hampson - Harp Maker aquired the business of Suffolk based harpmakers Ceilidh who specialised in Clarsach.
I have spent over twenty-five-years working with harps. I began studying harps from home in the early 1980s, later deciding to study Musical Instrument Technology at the London College of Furniture. I then spent nine years as sole technician and manager of a leading harp business. Since January 1998 I have been running my own workshop in sunny Devon, in the South West of England, United Kingdom.
My love is for the recreation of historical harps. Keeping very much to the original design, great accuracy is spent to ensure the instruments are both pleasing to the eye and ear. When making commissioned pieces every care is taken to ensure the customers individual requirements are met.
My love is for the recreation of historical harps. Keeping very much to the original design, great accuracy is spent to ensure the instruments are both pleasing to the eye and ear. When making commissioned pieces every care is taken to ensure the customers individual requirements are met.
New Ventures
I have recently taken over production of the Suffolk based harp maker Ceilidh. I am currently constructing my first Italian Triple Harp or “Arpa a Tre Registré” and I am also undergoing the restoration of a Double Action Grecian Pedal Harp.
I have recently taken over production of the Suffolk based harp maker Ceilidh. I am currently constructing my first Italian Triple Harp or “Arpa a Tre Registré” and I am also undergoing the restoration of a Double Action Grecian Pedal Harp.
Current Productions
I currently make two styles of Welsh Triple Harp, two Briggs style Clarsachs, Italian Arpa Doppia, and Erard Single Action Pedal.
I currently make two styles of Welsh Triple Harp, two Briggs style Clarsachs, Italian Arpa Doppia, and Erard Single Action Pedal.