I have the same question about electric acoustic harps. Any thoughts?

I think for most people an acoustic with a pickup for amplification is perfectly fine. And, the options of picking up a Camac DHC or a L&H Silhouette without the same huge investment to obtain a true electric harp somewhat negates the need for the full concert grand with electric pickups on each string. But, an electroacoustic should amplify easier and will still sound good if it’s played acoustically where the pure electric harps lack the same soundboard resonance.

I think the 2000 and Rainbow are still a bit new in a market where the established large harps can do 98% of what the electroacoustics can do. It’s an evolution waiting for a need perhaps. Sound engineers are solving problems these harps would otherwise be well suited for I’m guessing.

The moment I knew I wanted one was when I saw the youtube video of Eleanor playing Baroque Flamenco on a Rainbow. I didn’t realize at first that it was an electric, but the large speakers on the sides should have been a clue. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1f-gn_mG8M No one can say they didn’t hear it if you can turn the volume up…