Thank you for your interest in the new Tim Donahue Signature Harp Guitars, the world's first production electric harp guitar.
This page will answer most questions regarding pricing, warranty and shipping costs, so be sure to check out the FAQ's below.
If you have a question that is not covered on this page, feel free to contact TD Signature Harp Guitars.
PRICING Standard 6/6 Model: $2,200 US Expert 6/8 Model: TBA
* Finishes: Natural Oil / Wine Red Oil
* Fretless fingerboard available at no extra charge
* DR. HOOK strap pin (recommended) add $20.00 US
Plush-Lined Hardshell Case: $300 US
* Fender-style rectangular / Form-fit
* Outer: Brown leather vinyl
* Inner: Plush gold
WARRANTY Conditional, lifetime warranty to the original owner
SHIPPING International shipping by air, via EMS / insured, trackable
Contact Tim Donahue Signature Harp Guitars for an
accurate shipping price quote to your destination
ORDERING Orders and dealer inquiries can be made via email to:
Tim Donahue Signature Harp Guitars
PAYMENT Bank Wire Transfer only;
Bank Information available upon order placement
FAQ's
Answered by Tim Donahue:
1.) Do I need any special cables or electronics to play this guitar?
No, 2 standard electric guitar cables (1/4" phone jack) are used-
1 for the harp output, 1 for the fingerboard output. This configuration
offers the most flexibility, allowing each set of strings to be processed
separately. See the pic to the right:
A simple line mixer can be used to blend the 2 output signals.
The separate outputs also allow the player to use 2 guitar amps
or even one 2-channel amp with this guitar. It depends on the kind of
sound the player wants, and the sky's the limit!
The onboard volume controls provide excellent mixing capability,
without the high-end frequency loss associated with
standard guitar volume pots.
2.) How long is the active EMG pickups' battery lifetime?
The Tim Donahue Signature Harp Guitar uses (2) 9v batteries.
In my experience with these pickups, the batteries have a very long lifetime, and I only replace them once or twice a year.
3.) How is the sustain of this guitar compared with a standard electric guitar?
It is not an exaggeration to say this guitar has the longest sustain I have ever heard from any electric guitar.
This piano-like sustain was the first thing I noticed about this harp guitar, making it especially responsive to
the independent left/right-hand technique I employ.
4.) What kind of strings can this guitar use?
Any set of standard electric guitar strings, light to medium gauge, can be used on the fingerboard.
The harp sounds and plays best with .016 gauge (plain) strings, commonly available at any guitar store.
5.) What are the tunings for this guitar?
There is no one tuning for the Tim Donahue Signature Harp Guitar. Standard guitar tuning works fine for the fingerboard,
but other tunings are possible, as well as a multitude of tunings for the harp strings. The sky's the limit, as long as guidelines
in the warranty are followed.
6.) Can I change the string gauges on the harp side of the guitar?
There should be no need to change string gauges on the harp side, as countless varieties have already been tried over
25+ years of development of this instrument. Gauges other than those listed in the warranty guidelines will void the warranty.
The Tim Donahue Signature harp Guitars feature higher-pitched harp strings, as these give the instrument its unique
character and flexibility in a wide variety of musical settings. A bass harp version would not prove to be as flexible,
as the fingerboard already provides the bass notes.
7.) How strong is the neck on this guitar?
With its massive reinforced neck and head, the Tim Donahue Signature Harp Guitar is extremely strong and does not
need truss rod adjustment. The instrument will last a lifetime, as long as guidelines in our warranty are followed.
8.) If needed, where can have the guitar repaired?
If needed, any qualified guitar repairman can repair the Tim Donahue Signature Harp Guitar.
But normally, only string and pickup heights need to be adjusted, so the player can easily do these adjustments by his/herself.
*** Authorized dealers and repair persons in the USA, Japan and Europe are soon to be listed on this site.
