needing advice on the Camac Korrigan and the L&H Troubador VI

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February 25, 2009 at 11:20 am #73490

Carm Zephyr
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Hi,

Is there anyone who has information on these two harps? ( Troubador VI & Camac Korrigan) Good or bad, I would love to hear from you. I do wish the troubador came with more strings that’s why I was also looking into the Korrigan. I know lots of people are happy with their Troub’ but are there any happy or unhappy Korrigan owners? Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Carm

February 25, 2009 at 11:12 pm #73491

Gillian Bradford
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Well I don’t own a Troubadour but have play one and can honestly say I don’t think it’s anything special. At least to me. That’s not to say it’s bad, just that I have heard and played nicer harps than that one. If I were buying a lever harp I wouldn’t be investing in a troubadour, there are many other harps for the money I’d prefer.

I have never heard nor played the Korrigan.

February 26, 2009 at 9:33 am #73492

Carm Zephyr
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Hi Gillian,

If you don’t mind me asking, what are some harps you could suggest that you think may be better? I am more than open to suggestions. I love the Triplett but I don’t think there are any Triplett dealers in Australia ( none that I can find anyway) So I was looking for alternatives. I am not after anything less than 36 strings though.

Thanks Gill

February 26, 2009 at 10:19 am #73493

leonard-lim
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Hi Carmen!
I own a Camac Korrigan.

February 26, 2009 at 12:26 pm #73494

Gillian Bradford
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Didn’t you recently buy a Thom harp? Or am I confusing you with someone else? Well apart from those there are also the Tim Guster (SA) harps which I have heard and played. If you want a nice all wood harp with classic good looks and a sound to match you really can’t do much better. Also very nice looking harps which I incidentally haven’t heard but have a good reputation would be Keith Harrisons harps in NZ. The exchange rate alone would make it worth your while to check out and ship. If you flew there from Oz you could put it in the hold as excess baggage on the way back and save a packet on shipping.

You may also want to chat to Branden Lassells in Gosford NSW, a very reputable luthier here who also has a good reputation for lever harps. He also does repair and restoration work on pedal harps, so he’s very knowledgable.

February 26, 2009 at 12:31 pm #73495

Gillian Bradford
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Oh and I have actually seen a Triplett in the flesh here in Oz. It’s a nice sounding harp to be sure but nothing so vastly superior to what we have here that would would warrant spending a fortune importing it. I would venture to say I preferred the sound and feel of the Tim Guster over it. But then I like the high tension strings and pedal harp sound which the Guster and Thoms are very good at replicating. The Tripletts do have a more ethereal sound and folk look. So it’s all a matter of what you are particularly after.

February 26, 2009 at 12:38 pm #73496

Gillian Bradford
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So Tim Gusters harps can be seen at

http://www.timguster.com.au, he has both a classic and celtic style harp both 39 strings.

Brandden Lassels can be found here http://www.harps.com.au

And Keith Harrison at http://www.harps.co.nz

February 26, 2009 at 1:49 pm #73497

Briggsie B. Peawiggle
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Carm,

Did you check out this site:

February 27, 2009 at 9:51 am #73498

Carm Zephyr
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Thanks Gill, Leonard and Briggsie for the input.

Gillian, I did go and have a look at a Thom harp but no I havn’t made a purchase yet. I like them alot but I’m not sure it’s really the sound I’m after. There are so many good harps out there and they are all good for their own special qualities aren’t they? to be honest, I’m a little overwhelmed by the choices available. I will be flying to newcastle on monday so I will have to get into touch with Brendan as he is only an hour away from there. Oh and I did check out Keith Harrison’s and tim Guster’s sites and

February 27, 2009 at 10:37 am #73499

Gillian Bradford
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My advice to anyone buying a harp would be… don’t part with your money until you find the harp you can’t bear to leave behind. That’s what I did and I’ve never regretted my choice. It’s different for everyone and its a big investment, so take your time and get your hands on any harp you can in the meantime.

February 27, 2009 at 10:43 am #73500

Gillian Bradford
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If it helps, the Guster harps have a more mellow bass and a sweeter treble than the Thom.

February 28, 2009 at 10:48 pm #73501

Carm Zephyr
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And that’s great advice Gillian, thanks for that. In the meantime I’m going to do exactly that, get my hands on as many harps as I can. I can’t wait for the magical moment I when find ‘The One’ hehehe. It is like that though.

Carm 🙂

September 14, 2010 at 8:44 pm #73502

unknown-user
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Hello! I have the same dilemma. I bought a Korrigan today, but I didn’t like its metallic sound. Troubadour’s sound was prettier, but people made me buy this Camac harp. And I thought it was a little bit easier to move. It also has 2 more strings. Which one did you choose & any suggestions? Should I give it back and buy the Troubadour? Troubadour is slightly cheaper btw.

September 14, 2010 at 11:28 pm #73503

deb-l
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if you like the Troubadour’s sound better and you can still go back and return the Korrigan, get the harp you like best.

September 15, 2010 at 12:41 am #73504

unknown-user
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Hello Ceren,

The two
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