College harp concerns

[Averil Chandler]

I’m heading off to college this fall and I’m thinking of buying a lever harp to take with me. I’m not going to be a music major but I’d like to keep up with the harp. I have a 1000ish budget, I could go a little over. I’ve been looking at harpsicles, Blevins etc. Any ideas? Also for the college students out there, what are the logistics involved with having a harp around? Roommate problems, storage, practice roms etc. Thanks!

[Kelly R]

Hi Averil,

I have a Salvi Eire that I had with me at college.

[unknown-user]

Look at Stoney End harps also. They are economical, with excellent
financing options, and it is my opinion that their tone quality is very
high for the price. I’m buying one to keep in my downtown studio to
teach on. If they are built at the factory, you have a good option. A
second hand kit built by an unknown person is better avoided.

[Elizabeth Hagberg]

I have a fully levered Stoney End Eve (22 strings) with me in my dorm room.

[Elizabeth Volpé Bligh]

There’s a 26-string Dusty Strings Ravenna with full levers for about $1000. They are good harps, and the company has an excellent reputation. They are making a bigger Ravenna now, as well, for just a bit more money. They have a new computerized way of making them, which brings up the reliability of quality, and brings down the cost.

[kreig-kitts]

Find out the floorplan for the dorm you plan to live in.

[Kari Q]

I agree

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