Experience with David harps?

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This topic has 13 replies, 6 voices, and was last updated 7 years, 4 months ago by balfour-knight.

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April 5, 2019 at 1:15 pm #226255
avdhoeven
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Currently we are looking around a bit for a pedal harp for our son. Quite close there is a David 47 strings pedal harp for sale. I have been looking on the internet but can find almost no information or experiences with these harps.

Are there people here playing these harps or people who do have experience?

Thanks!
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April 5, 2019 at 3:16 pm #226260
tanyanoel
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I have had no personal experience playing these harps.

But here is a link to David Harps website which may be a little helpful!

http://www.david-harps.com
- This reply was modified 7 years, 4 months ago by tanyanoel.
- This reply was modified 7 years, 4 months ago by tanyanoel.
April 5, 2019 at 3:45 pm #226263

avdhoeven
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Thanks! I had found that site already, but I would like to know if people also played them. There is little to none info about experiences with these harps on the internet.

April 5, 2019 at 3:57 pm #226264

Gretchen Cover
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I would contact David harps and ask if there are any harp owners near you to try the harp and learn more. I would certainly look at the harp that is for sale. You may also want to post your question on Facebook Harp Exchange and also Harpists Around the World.

April 6, 2019 at 7:56 am #226270

Tacye
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I have played David harps briefly at an exhibition and was impressed: liked the tone, responsive instruments.

April 7, 2019 at 1:56 pm #226288

avdhoeven
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We said yes 🙂 He’s so happy… Next week we will get it.

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April 7, 2019 at 2:52 pm #226290

emma-graham
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Congratulations! It looks beautiful. Like Tayce I tried them at an exhibition and found them to have a really lovely sound.

April 7, 2019 at 4:12 pm #226291

tanyanoel
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Congratulations!

April 7, 2019 at 7:45 pm #226292

Gretchen Cover
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What a BEAUTIFUL harp. Please post a clip when you get the harp. Congratulations! David looks so happy.

April 8, 2019 at 11:05 am #226304

balfour-knight
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Congratulations Davy! We are so pleased that you have a gorgeous pedal harp and can realize your full potential. We are so happy for you!

Harp hugs,
Balfour and Carol Lynn

April 12, 2019 at 3:11 am #226409

avdhoeven
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Thanks for the nice replies! We will pick up the harp tomorrow, so he’s really looking forward to that!

April 12, 2019 at 11:25 am #226416

balfour-knight
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The waiting must be terrible for Davy! When we found our beautiful grand piano many years ago, it took two weeks before they could deliver it to us, and I was a “basket case,” ha, ha! So, we completely understand having to wait. Best of luck to you all and we know that the harp and Davy will make BEAUTIFUL music soon!
Harp Hugs,
B and CL

April 24, 2019 at 2:49 pm #226773

avdhoeven
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Here is a first quick video made with my phone of the sound of the harp. Davy is so happy with it!

April 27, 2019 at 12:58 pm #226882

balfour-knight
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Thanks for posting this! The harp sounds real nice through my headphones–bright, but very deep, like my favorite Camac, the Atlantide Prestige. Davy will very soon be used to changing pedals; it will just become “second nature” to him! His technique is also coming along very well. Best of luck to Davy and all of you in your endeavors!
Harp Hugs,
Balfour and Carol Lynn
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