Megiddo Harp – Handmade 10-String Biblical Lyre
Megiddo Harp – Handmade 10-String Biblical Lyre
Evergreen Instruments
Handmade to order in Moravian Falls, North Carolina
Ships within approximately 3–5 months
Tuning key and tutorials included
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An ancient-inspired 10-string harp handcrafted for worship, reflection, peaceful music, and creative expression.
The Megiddo Harp is Evergreen Instruments’ handmade interpretation of an ancient-style lyre associated with the Biblical world of King David. Its historic visual inspiration is combined with an approachable string arrangement that allows modern musicians to play familiar scales and create their own worshipful sound.
Each instrument is individually handcrafted in Moravian Falls, North Carolina. Many visitors cherish this mountain community as a place of prayer, worship, and spiritual retreat—sometimes describing it as a “thin place,” where they feel especially drawn to seek God.
Handmade to order in Moravian Falls, North Carolina
Tuning key, printed tutorial, and video tutorials included
Choose steel or nylon strings
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Inspired by the Ancient World
The Megiddo Harp draws inspiration from ancient lyre forms associated with the Biblical lands and the musical tradition remembered through the story of David.
Rather than claiming to be an exact historical reconstruction, Evergreen’s design honors that ancient visual tradition while making the instrument practical for contemporary worship, relaxation, and collaborative music.
Why You’ll Love the Megiddo Harp
- Ancient-inspired character: Its distinctive form evokes the musical world associated with biblical history.
- Approachable 10-string layout: The straightforward arrangement is welcoming for beginning players and expressive enough for experienced musicians.
- Created for worship and reflection: Its peaceful voice is well suited for prayer, devotional music, relaxation, and quiet creative time.
- Handcrafted in North Carolina: Every instrument is individually built by Evergreen Instruments in Moravian Falls.
- Naturally one of a kind: Each piece of wood has its own grain, figure, coloring, and handcrafted character.
- Portable and versatile: Take it to a worship gathering, prayer room, retreat, campsite, or peaceful outdoor setting.
What’s Included
- One handmade 10-string Megiddo Harp
- Hand-turned wooden tuning pegs
- Brass tuning wrench
- Printed playing and tuning tutorial
- Video tutorials
- Your selected steel or silver-wound nylon string set
Materials and Craftsmanship
Wood used in Evergreen instruments is selected from the workshop’s North Carolina property in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Each harp is shaped, assembled, finished, strung, and inspected by hand.
- Body: Walnut or cherry
- Top and back: Poplar
- Tuners: Hand-turned wooden tuning pegs
- Anchor pins: Steel
- String options: Steel or silver-wound nylon
- Tuning wrench: Brass
- Finish: Shellac French polish
- Made in: Moravian Falls, North Carolina, USA
The traditional shellac French-polish finish helps protect the instrument while highlighting the natural depth, figure, and visual character of the wood.
Choose Your String Sound
Steel Strings
Steel strings provide a clear, bright, projecting tone with a crisp and responsive character.
Nylon Strings
Silver-wound nylon strings offer a warmer, softer voice and a gentler feel beneath the fingers.
Recommended Tuning
A – B – C – D – E – F – G – A – B – C
The harp may also be tuned to various pentatonic and diatonic scales, as well as ancient-inspired scale arrangements.
Optional Custom Leather Case
The optional genuine leather case is designed to protect the Megiddo Harp during travel and storage. Its soft interior helps protect the instrument’s finish, while the three-sided zipper allows the case to open widely for easier placement of the harp.
A shoulder strap makes carrying more comfortable. Leather color varies according to material availability, and the Evergreen team will select an available color that complements the harp.
Optional Matching Wood Stand
The optional handmade wood stand holds the harp upright for safe display on a shelf, table, music-room surface, or prayer-room area when the instrument is not being played.
Replacement Strings
Strings naturally wear and can occasionally break. A correctly sized replacement string set may be purchased from Evergreen Instruments when available.
Made to Order
Please refer to the lead-time notice near the purchase options for the current production estimate.
Every Megiddo Harp is individually handcrafted. Natural variations in wood grain, color, figure, and small visual details are part of the instrument’s beauty and are not considered defects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Megiddo Harp suitable for beginners?
Yes. Its simple 10-string arrangement and recommended tuning make it approachable for a new player. Printed and video tutorials are included.
Is this an exact replica of an archaeological harp?
It is best described as an ancient-inspired interpretation. Its design draws from lyre forms associated with Megiddo and the Biblical world while being adapted for present-day playing.
Can it be used for worship?
Yes. The instrument is designed for worship, prayer, reflection, peaceful music, relaxation, and collaborative performance.
Are all Megiddo Harps identical?
No. The same overall design is followed, but each instrument has its own natural wood grain, coloring, figure, and subtle handmade characteristics.
Can I choose walnut or cherry?
Contact Evergreen Instruments before ordering to ask whether a specific wood species is currently available.
How long does production take?
This is a made-to-order instrument. Refer to the current lead-time notice near the purchase options, as production time varies with workshop volume.
Have a question before ordering? Contact Evergreen Instruments.
