Mark Norris Harps

Scottish harp and clarsach maker

Mark Norris is a harp maker based in the Scottish Borders. Renowned for his quality, made to order harps, using a mix or modern and traditional techniques with over 35 years of experience. 

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Plain Standard 34 ( with no inlay )

July 08, 2023 by Thomas Hope

A plain version of my compact, beautifully proportioned 34 string harp with the sound and playing qualities which have made Norris Harps the first choice of many leading players over the last 45 years. 

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July 08, 2023 /Thomas Hope

Standard 34 String

February 23, 2016 by Thomas Hope

A compact, beautifully proportioned 34 string harp with the sound and playing qualities which have made Norris Harps the first choice of many leading players over the last 45 years. 

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February 23, 2016 /Thomas Hope

Round-Back 34 String

February 23, 2016 by Thomas Hope

For players who want a very special quality small harp combining outstanding professional sound and playing qualities with exquisite appearance.

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February 23, 2016 /Thomas Hope

Lute-Back 34 String

February 23, 2016 by Thomas Hope

With a beautifully crafted lute style soundbox made from twelve matching staves of wood inter-spaced with lines of contrasting inlay.

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February 23, 2016 /Thomas Hope

Mini 27 String

February 23, 2016 by Thomas Hope

A very small harp for players who occasionally require a very portable instrument.

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February 23, 2016 /Thomas Hope

Full Concert 34 String with Lighter Gauge Strings

February 23, 2016 by Thomas Hope

Specially designed for players who want a brilliant, bright tone from light gauge strings, combined with a strong bass produced from its larger soundbox   ...  with wider pedal harp string spacing

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February 23, 2016 /Thomas Hope

Full Concert 34 String with Pedal Gauge Strings

February 20, 2016 by Thomas Hope

For players who want wider string spacing, identical to full concert pedal harp string spacing.

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February 20, 2016 /Thomas Hope

Norris Standard 36 String and Norris Round-Back 36 String

February 20, 2016 by Thomas Hope

The new Norris Standard 36 harp has 2 additional bass strings, taking this model down to a very useful low A.

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February 20, 2016 /Thomas Hope

Plain Standard 36 String ( with no inlay )

February 20, 2016 by Thomas Hope

The new Norris Plain Standard 36 harp has 2 additional bass strings, taking this model down to a very useful low A.

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February 20, 2016 /Thomas Hope

Second Hand Norris Harps

February 19, 2016 by Thomas Hope

A list of second hand Norris Harps currently available.

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February 19, 2016 /Thomas Hope