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  • November 29, 2009 at 10:42 pm #75146
    Autumn Wonderlich
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    I am planning on buying a Lyon & Healy Chicago Concert Grand with the extended soundboard and was wondering if anyone has heard/played one? Just wondering if it sounds as good as more expensive pedal harps..

    Any comments would help.

    Thanks, Autumn

    November 30, 2009 at 2:38 am #75147
    brook-boddie
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    Autumn,

    I can’t comment on the extended soundboard model of this series, but I recently purchased the 40-string straight board model.

    December 1, 2009 at 5:27 pm #75148
    barbara-low
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    I played an extended board Chicago a few months back. Thought it was a great sounding harp; even throughout, responsive, good tone for being new. That being said, It’s always best to try a harp out before buying though, as all harps have their own “personality.”

    One reason for more expensive concert grands is the amount of man hours expended on carving and/or gilding, so cost doesn’t necessarily reflect the quality of sound.

    December 7, 2009 at 7:53 pm #75151
    Saul Davis Zlatkovski
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    I have one, but I’m not sure I want to sell it. What you can do is commission a portrait from an artist who can work from a photograph.

    December 13, 2009 at 3:21 am #75149
    Autumn Wonderlich
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    Thanks everyone for the comments!

    I actually got a Chicago yesterday and it sounds great! It sounds just as good as more expensive pedal harps. So far the few minutes that it stays in tune the songs sound amazing!

    Autumn

    December 14, 2009 at 3:26 pm #75152
    David Ice
    Member

    I’m fortunate enough to have an original (via Marjorie Call) full length portrait of Salzedo standing next to a Salzedo model.

    December 16, 2009 at 2:48 am #75150
    brook-boddie
    Participant

    Congratulations on your new harp, Autumn!

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