Heartland Harps

[susan-koskelin]

I have a ‘real’ harp, which I love, but I am having trouble lifting it these days due to back problems. I have heard the Heartland harps online, and I have no trouble with their sound, and I do not have any of the prejudices against them that many ‘real’ harpists seem to have. If it comes to continuing to play or giving up the harp, I am happy to consider the Heartland Starlight. I know getting used to the light weight would be a challenge in playing, but that’s the reason I’m considering one in the first place!

[Gretchen Cover]

I don’t think harpists have a problem with a carbon fiber harp. I don’t. I would love to have a light harp. I just want a harp that sounds like a harp should and the Starlight does not. Try it out and then decide. Another harpist was with me and she felt the same way. Nice idea that does not work, in my opinion. If it ends up working for you, that’s great. I just would caution anyone to try it in person before spending such a huge amount of money.

• This reply was modified 3 years, 10 months ago by Gretchen Cover.
• This reply was modified 3 years, 10 months ago by Gretchen Cover.

[balfour-knight]

Please see the older blog I just revived about “Carbon Fiber Pedal Harps.”

[Elayne]

Hi ,We are in the process of ordering a pedal harp ,This was 3 years ago. We have been fundraising and received some money from Yukon Lotteries. I spoke to Peggy a month ago and said that we needed the invoice from the last set of money sent, and proof of the harp being made- nothing as yet. Being from Canada with the exchange rate,the harp is paid for.
This is very worrying and the lack of response is extremely disappointing.
Cheers Elayne-Whitehorse Yukon Canada.
We could use some help .

[balfour-knight]

This just surfaced today from Heartland Harps–hope it helps!
Heartland Harps is going to be vending at this year’s Harp Gathering in Black Mountain, NC at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly. Join us for lots of great workshops, breathtaking concerts and a wonderful vendor hall filled with plenty of opportunities to talk with vendors and shop.This is the Harp Gathering’s first year at this location so don’t miss out. Early Bird registration deadline has been extended to August 15, 2024 (postmarked) so you can still save $100 off the Full Harpist Registration!!

[Elayne]

Thanks for this.We are perplex as to why We have to keep asking for a receipt and the time frame for the harp.

[balfour-knight]

I do hope you get this thing resolved with Dave! That sort of thing is not good for his reputation, I fear.

[Elayne]

I hope so too. This is quite distressing.
On a positive note, I love Pamela Bruner’s harp books ,they are very user friendly ,especially when teaching .Myself and my students love the pace and format that she has set out. Very well put together.
Cheers.

[balfour-knight]

Hello Elayne,

This message from Dave came along with the advertisement that I mentioned above about the Black Mountain Harp Gathering:
“Here at Heartland Harps, we have been updating and retooling our operation in order to make things run more smoothly. It’s been a real challenge but we are seeing things starting to come together. Our new molds are getting closer to being finished and we are going to be able to get customer orders out in a much more timely manner!

With that being said Heartland Harps is proud to share that we are currently getting ready to add two new models to the Heartland Harps line. We are adding a Double Strung Serenity and a Double Strung Legend. It just makes sense, since our carbon fiber harps already have the strength engineered into them to accommodate a second set of strings!! Oh, and we will be introducing both models at the Harp Gathering in NC!!!

One of the things we are most proud of at Heartland Harps is how we have been able to provide a product that has improved the quality of life for so many that have, in the past, had challenges with more traditional harps. We would love to hear your stories so drop us an Email and let us know how Heartland Harps has improved your harping experience!

Well, that’s all for now. We hope to see you at the Harp Gathering in Black Mountain, NC this September and until then…keep on tickling those strings!!

All the best,

Dave

[Elayne]

Hello ,just a quick update, I had a friend go down and visit Heartland Harps, he said that the visit was quite pleasant and that a new prototype for the pedal harp was in the process of being designed and also that there was a fire in one of the kilns, which sets every thing back, understandably so. We still as to this moment ,do not know when our harp will be ready. Also we were not informed that Heartland Harps was moving to a new location, state. I found this out through the website. Any news on Heartland Harps?

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