Concert harps come with their own hand cart. Most of the weight is in the top, making them very awkward to carry or move.
My daughter's concert harp is a Lyon and Healy (Chicago), but her "double" was to order by Thormalin Harps in Portland, Oregon.Ī concert harp weighs about 90 pounds, the double about 60 pounds, the full lever one about forty. The "double" is, as you might expct, a real challenge not only to play but also to construct correctly, and most are custom made. Either side can be tuned uniquely, allowing for interesting harmonies. Each of the seven pedals will move all of the strings in one particlar note, for example all of the D's or all of the G's.Ī different approach is the Welsh "double" harp, a full lever instrument but with two complete 36 string sets, one on each side of the neck. The pedal apparatus was invented in France in the early 1700's as a way to make the harp fully chromatic. Some smaller harps have levers just on a few strings, for example all C# and F# which then allows the harp to play just in keys of C, G and D. A lever player has to be pretty accurate in reaching up to these tuning levers while playing. The "lever" instrument can have sharpening levers attached to each string, typically on the left side so that diatonic tunings in any key can be set for a particular song, or accidentals can be added during performance. The instrument David is describing is called a "lever" harp as opposed to the pedal harp.
Will suit a professional harpist, concert quality.There is a little bit of confusion here in that two different types of harps are being described, rather like lap vs. Comes with tuning keys, inner and outer cover. New neck, freshly re-gilded and in excellent working condition. It can be seen and heard on the “Santner Harp” web site. The harp comes with an extendable variable stand which is also removable, a tuning key and a very sturdy carrying case. 34 strings from 6C to 1A and is only 2 years old and has Camac levers and carbon strings. This harp is in mint condition with a staved construction body, the whole harp is made from solid ash. The harp comes with a removable stand, tuning key, deluxe carrying case and a full set of spare strings. This harp is made from solid cherry and has a full set of Camac levers fitted and is 5 years old. This harp is in very good condition, 34 strings 6C to 1A (all nylon strings). The harp can be viewed and played by appointment at our High Wycombe workshop. The harp comes with a padded travel cover that is also in very good condition. The harp has had a full set of gut strings and several wire strings replaced prior to sale, as well as having a full service. The harp can be viewed and played in our High Wycombe showroom.įinished in flame mahogany this beautiful harp has an excellent sound and only some minor knocks, it is in excellent overall condition and will last for many years. The harp comes with a dust cover, base cover and trolley. The harp was fully restored in 2006 with a new neck and soundboard and was fully re-gilded. Location:- Niebisch and Tree showroom (High Wycombe)īeautiful 46 string Erard Gothic with a smooth and quiet action. The harp has been serviced prior to sale and can be viewed and played by appointment at our High Wycombe workshop. The harp comes with a Dusty Strings padded travel case and tuning key as well as an almost complete set of spare gut strings. The harp is also fitted with a Dusty Strings pickup for instant amplification. The harp is in great condition with only a few small marks and scrapes.
This is the kind of harp you can’t walk past without playing, would suit anyone, from a professional to a dedicated student.īeautiful cherry Dusty Strings FH36B with flame cherry soundboard and an excellent sound. I can deliver this harp to your home if within 2 hours of my address when restrictions are lifted.
I’m happy to show over Zoom, FaceTime and when restrictions allow it will be available for viewing outside Winchester, SO53 5QF. It is in great condition and is a joy to play. It has a beautiful, warm rich tone and is a truly superior harp. This utterly gorgeous harp lived at the Royal Academy of Music for many years where it was loved by all. Horngacher Orchestra, number 646 built in 1984.
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