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Difference between LH 30 and 23
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  • September 4, 2011 at 9:17 pm #71348
    Gretchen Cover
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    Other than the style, is there a difference between the Lyon Healy Style 30 and 23?

    September 5, 2011 at 12:26 am #71349
    catherine-rogers
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    I have a friend who owns both, and she and I have always felt the 23 has a warmer sound while the 30s we have heard sound brighter. Of course, that kind of thing is very subjective.

    September 5, 2011 at 2:14 am #71350
    Gretchen Cover
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    Thanks for your insights. It is amazing how different harps can sound.

    September 5, 2011 at 5:45 pm #71351
    Saul Davis Zlatkovski
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    There is also a slight difference in the quality of the wood used. The more expensive the harp, the longer it is aged.
    Some 30s have a big sound, suitable for orchestra. My friend says to her they are all tight. The ones I have known have all been very different from each other. I think 23s are more consistent, have a well-rounded, warm, pear-shaped tone.

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