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February 12, 2011 at 11:00 pm #72405

diana-lincoln
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I’m hoping to get some ideas from all of you. I presently have a Prelude 38 which I really love. I also have a DustyFH26 which I also love. My problem is switching from one to the other.The difference in spacing and tension is the issue. I prefer the Prelude “touch” but need portability (with a few more strings?). I’m thinking about a Camac Korrigan or Telenn. Also looking at Salvi Aida or Nicoletta. At 53, I’m a relative beginner and looking forward to many more years with this wonderful instrument. Any ideas out there?

Many thanks, Diana L.

February 12, 2011 at 11:09 pm #72406

diana-lincoln
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I forgot to mention I enjoy both classical

February 13, 2011 at 2:39 am #72407

anita-burroughs-price
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Have you tried an Ogden? Same tension as prelude, smaller and easier to transport.

February 13, 2011 at 2:45 am #72408

nancy-cochran
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Or have you tried smaller style John Pratt concert strung portable harps with beautiful versatile sound to handle all lever harp repertoire, all styles of music.

February 13, 2011 at 11:52 am #72409

deb-l
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Salvi Aida is a student model and the soundboard is not as good in quality.

February 13, 2011 at 2:51 pm #72410

deb-l
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forgot to mention Pilgrim Clarsach.

February 13, 2011 at 2:54 pm #72411

deb-l
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also forgot to mention Carl Swanson makes a smaller lever harp with pedal tension too.

February 14, 2011 at 2:05 pm #72412

sherry-lenox
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Thormahlens with concert gut are available I believe.

February 14, 2011 at 7:43 pm #72413

Tacye
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I can’t think of any pedal tension 34 strings harp which is smaller and lighter than the Pilgrim (I am really glad I got the screw in legs for mine).

February 15, 2011 at 7:34 am #72414

diana-lincoln
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Thanks for all the ideas, you’ve all given me food for thought! The research continues for a little bit longer. I have looked back to previous forum posts which are also helpful.

Deb L. are you still enjoying your Livia?

Best to all!
Diana L.

February 15, 2011 at 1:54 pm #72415

deb-l
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hi Diana, thanks for asking.

February 15, 2011 at 6:46 pm #72416

jessica-wolff
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LOL! I’ve been nudging you not to let go of the cello, but I never expected this outcome! Now I think I have to urge you not to let go of the harp!

February 15, 2011 at 7:23 pm #72417

deb-l
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can’t have it all Jessica, only so much time in the day, and only so much energy for music, even putting it all into cello does not feel like enough.
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