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Dusty Strings FH36S vs. Triplett Eclipse
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  • September 26, 2012 at 12:48 am #68946
    unknown-user
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    Hello,

    I have been playing for a few months now, and decided I am ready to invest in a large lever harp. However, I am stuck between the Dusty Strings 36S and the Triplett Eclipse. I had the chance to play them both at Harps Etc. in Walnut Creek, and they were both beautiful looking and sounding. Does anyone have advice on which to invest in? Pros and cons? I would be very grateful!

    -Maya

    September 26, 2012 at 2:20 pm #68947
    jessica-wolff
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    See the other place you posted (Coffee Break?).

    October 6, 2012 at 7:19 pm #68948
    katerina
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    Make the third choice and invest in Fisher harps. http://www.fisherharps.com/

    They are sounding just wonderful, very anatomically cozy and lightweight, much better made and have longer warranty, but for about the same price.

    Larry also has got quite an impressive list of 1st grade harpist among his clients.

    Pros of 2 you are talking about: might be available straight away and the construction and sound in general is not bad.

    Cons: both are pretty heavy. I also don’t like the strings on Dusty – had to play 3 concerts on hired Dusty 36S, got awful bleeding blisters from “rolling” bases.

    I played both models you are talking about, and Fisher seriously beats them up on quality and sound.

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