Do what you can to shop at our Canadian stores!!!

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Dear Canadian Jaw Harpists,

In light of recent cross-border events, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Matt “Boxcar” Betts and as far as I’ve been told and am aware, I’m the only jaw harp maker active in Canada. I live in Southern Ontario and have been making harps for sale since early 2024.

If you are looking for a Made In Canada option for your harping needs, please feel free to check out my Etsy store:

https://boxcarharpcompany.etsy.com

I also have a YouTube channel where I regularly post demos and other jaw harp related musings:

https://youtube.com/@boxcarbetts?si=Lx5YL0_S83N466OD

All of my harps are handmade to order, and I do procure my materials from my American friends. I am hoping for minimal disruptions, but due to this, please bear with me if there are longer than expected lead times. I will also apologize in advance for the ridiculous shipping costs within Canada, but that’s a separate issue. At least it’s not a 25% tarriff.

As for my American friends hoping to order one of my harps, I am so sorry if there are added costs associated with the tarriffs. Unfortunately this is beyond my control and I cannot and will not lower my prices to offset it. What I will promise to EVERY customer is that I will make your harp to the best of my ability; if I don’t like it myself, I won’t sell it to you!

Cheers,

Matt “Boxcar” Betts

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