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This topic has 31 replies, 9 voices, and was last updated 16 years ago by deb-l.

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July 10, 2010 at 2:27 pm #158729

deb-l
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My husband was confounded when I told him I have an appointment in Sept to try different harps because I love the Ogden rental.

July 10, 2010 at 6:25 pm #158730

andy-b
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Hi, Deb:

Actually, it’s very common to go through several harps, either renting or buying, before settling on one. There are so many brands, sizes, and voices in harps that it is difficult to choose – and many harpists

July 11, 2010 at 12:50 am #158731

deb-l
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I am wondering if I’d be better off ordering the Pilgrim Clarsach than trying more harps.

July 11, 2010 at 1:06 am #158732

jessica-wolff
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Keep in mind that increased portability may mean that you either have to stick the harp up on something to play it or lower your seating. Do you expect to actually have to transport your harp a lot?

July 11, 2010 at 1:47 am #158733

Karen Johns
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I consider myself extremely fortunate that my harps found me, rather than the other way around. I knew the first time I set eyes on Musicmaker’s Voyageur harp that it was the right harp for me at the time. And then, the Limerick grabbed me and I had to have it (wire-strung of course). Then, finally (but this was always my first choice) the Heartland Dragonheart. I always go with my instincts on these type of things, and have yet to have “buyer’s regret”. Each of my harps have their own unique and amazing sound. My only real dilemna was coming up with the $$! LOL

Best of luck Deb, what a delightful dilemna to be in!

Karen

July 11, 2010 at 3:47 am #158734

unknown-user
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I can’t speak more highly of Pilgrim harps. They are a lovely and fine crafted instrument and the people at Pilgrim

July 11, 2010 at 10:37 am #158735

deb-l
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Ann, that’s good to hear, thanks for mentioning their reputation, I have not heard much of them.

July 11, 2010 at 11:28 am #158736

Karen Johns
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Deb, check out the post in Coffee Break called “I am in Harp Heaven!”- I posted links to pics near the bottom.

On that note, it is time to tune Gwydion again!

Karen

July 11, 2010 at 9:10 pm #158737

deb-l
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oh dear I just found an 06 Prelude 38 for just 3,600.

July 11, 2010 at 11:01 pm #158738

sherry-lenox
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Anyone looking for a harp in the US owes it to him/herself to keep an eye on the CPO column on the Lyon&Healy site. Some of the bargains there are amazing.

July 12, 2010 at 12:08 am #158739

deb-l
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I agree Sherry!

July 12, 2010 at 11:26 am #158740

deb-l
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the battle of classic vs folk lever is over!

July 20, 2010 at 12:18 am #158741

deb-l
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I found a great deal on a Rees Glen Aulen.

July 20, 2010 at 3:57 am #158742

jessica-wolff
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Deb, do you have any prominent planets in Gemini? That’s the sign that has trouble making up its mind. Whatever you end up with, here’s hoping it’s a good choice for you.

July 20, 2010 at 10:02 am #158743

deb-l
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no Jessica, nothing in Gemini..
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