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  • January 6, 2008 at 11:02 pm #163585
    Audrey Nickel
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    It would be nice if all, or even most, experiences with Pakistani harps were like yours, Michael, but the reason for the attitude you’re hearing toward them here is that many, if not most, are not.

    January 7, 2008 at 1:07 am #163586
    michael-rockowitz
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    January 7, 2008 at 1:37 am #163587
    Dwyn .
    Participant

    With all the complaints I keep hearing about twisting necks and cracking soundboards on these harps, I have to think that at least this aspect of their

    January 7, 2008 at 4:11 am #163588
    Audrey Nickel
    Participant

    The ones I’ve played (yes, I’ve actually played a couple.

    February 1, 2008 at 4:02 pm #163589
    Fairy Reel
    Participant

    I have a similar instrument that I have had for two years (Named Maeve, after an Irish queen). My Pakistani-Irish harp will never have working levers (sniff) but there’s still a great variety of music in one key. I’ve adjusted some of the levers to make up for poor string placement (really twangy).

    Maeve does, however, keep tune better than my 6-yr old Prelude (hahaha) and has a very…interesting…sound. Nice. I will always keep Maeve, but I am looking to upgrade to a better Celtic.

    She’s a good size, just hold her in my lap. Little awkward, but it’s the music that matters!

    ~Fairy

    February 2, 2008 at 3:26 am #163590
    Ken H.
    Participant

    Hi Fairy,

    Are you looking to buy another lap harp soon?

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