A cheaper Celtic harp option?

[highland-harpist]

I have been wondering if here are any off brand Celtic harps comparable (though I’m sure no where near as good) as a Fisher harp or the new Salvi Juno.

[william-weber]

If you want a cheap off-brand harp, you have to put some effort and money into making it playable. The Mid-East instruments come with inadequate strings, but Markwood Heavenly Strings can sell you a set that will make an all-show HSO actually sound like something. Next, you need to figure out how to regulate the levers and get them to work properly. No guarantees on true tone from sharped strings.
I’d recommend a Dusty Strings Ravenna or searching the Blevins website for one to your liking.

[deb-l]

a lot of people like the musicmaker harp kits.

music maker website

[deb-l]

I should have mentioned the two models people seem to like are the limerick and the voyager, both of which are sold as kits to reduce the price.

[Zen Sojourner]

For an affordable option, very portable, and suitable IMO for a hospice situation (where you’re playing up close and personal so a whole lot of projection is not only necessary but also could be undesirable), look into a Harpsicle or Sharpsicle.

They’re not my favorite harps but they are way way better than cheap harps that may LOOK better but have all the problems with regulation and poor quality of construction others have mentioned.

[Michael Harwood]

I can second this recommendation.

[Zen Sojourner]

Argh!

[Ann]

My advice: Don’t settle for a piece of junk; Buy a harp. I’ll quote William Rees (Harpsicle maker): It’s relatively easy to make a harp, but very hard to make a good harp. (i.e., one that stays in tune, makes real music, won’t drive you crazy and

[shelby-m]

I second the recommendation for a Dusty Strings Ravenna.

[harpglo-jean]

If you’re considering the Dusty Strings Ravenna 26, it is truly a great little harp!..And, Folk Mote Harp Shop in Santa Barbara has the cheapest price on them (that’s where I bought mine).

[pietra-dekker]

If you live in Australia, then Harp Australia has a really nice peacock harp option. It’s a very small lap harp (about 27 strings), with a very nice sound. They also have average sized leavers harps for a relatively cheap price, which can be carried by hand.

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