Replacing Wire String

Replacing wire string.

Replacing a broken wire string can be a daunting prospect for new players.  Ardival provides 2m of each diameter of brass wire that you will need so there is plenty of material to practise attaching zoggles and replacing strings.  If your first zoggling attempt does not seem satisfactory snip it off and have another go on the same length of wire.

We recommend watching the 'Oversize demonstrationof attaching a zoggle to a wire string' first since it gives a clearer picture of what you  are trying to achieve.

For Kilcoy, Rose and Kinnellan

Oversize demonstration of attaching a zoggle to a wire string

Attaching a zoggle to a brass string

Fitting a wire string through the front of the harp

For Rose and Kinnellan only

Attaching a wooden toggle to a Bass wire

Using a needle to fit a Bass wire - Kinnellan and Rose harps.