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  • May 10, 2010 at 3:24 pm #74325
    sarah-welch
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    I have been playing classical pedal harp for most of my life.

    May 10, 2010 at 7:53 pm #74326
    Kate Hopkins
    Participant

    While I AM a beginner, and I apologize if what information I can share is of no interest for that reason alone…

    I play a L&H troubadour IV, Nylon strung. I had seriously considered a Harpsicle because of the amount of travel I do and my desire not to be without my harp. The sound was richer then I had expected and had a fair projection. It was very light and portable and very reasonable priced, however, I disliked the Robinson levers, they were not comfortable. The tension was so light it reminded me of a Pakistani harp.

    May 10, 2010 at 8:35 pm #74327
    jennifer-buehler
    Member

    The tension is very light but it has a sweet sound if you can avoid overplaying it.

    May 12, 2010 at 2:20 pm #74328
    Alice Avery
    Participant

    Hi, Sarah,

    I’ve never played a Harpsicle, so I can’t give an opinion.

    May 13, 2010 at 9:49 am #74329
    Seoid OC
    Participant

    Hi Sarah,

    I just want to echo Alice’s post – I also bought a Blevins Avee last year after considering the Harpsicle Grand for portability.

    May 13, 2010 at 2:51 pm #74330
    sherry-lenox
    Participant

    I also have a BLevins Avee and although the tension is definitely lighter than a pedal harp, my teacher who is a VERY strong pedal harp player got a beautiful tone from my Avee and NO trouble with over pulling. Mine also came from the discounted list and with full Camac levers it was less than $2000.

    May 14, 2010 at 12:50 pm #74331
    Alice Avery
    Participant

    Hi, Sarah,

    Wanted to make a correction to my reply.

    May 17, 2010 at 2:56 am #74332
    tonie-ogimachi
    Participant

    I second the praise for the Blevins Lyra 22.

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