Mid-east harps

[clh-h]

Has anyone here ever bought a harp from mid-east? If so are they good harps?

I’m thinking of buying their pixie harp model http://www.dulcimershofar.com/product.php?productid=857

It only has a range of F below Middle C to High C, but I like the size, I don’t want a really big one one. I want to be able to carry it around with out too much trouble. Will I be able to play a lot of songs with that range though?

Also, the cheapest I’ve been able to find it for is $199. Do you think that’s a good deal?

Thanks for your time 🙂

[clh-h]

And something else I forgot (I couldn’t find an edit button)

There’s two different versions of the pixie harp, the version above (non-standing) and the standing version http://www.dulcimershofar.com/product.php?productid=855

I think I prefer the non-standing version, because it’s less bulky. You don’t think the thinner soundboard would effect the sound or anything do you? or make the harp harder to hold on your lap?

[barbara-brundage]

Do a google search restricted to this site for “Pakistani harps”.

[Alice Avery]

My very first harp was a Mid-east Minstrel, 29 string.

[Anonymous]

I agree with Barbara, do a google search for mid-east and harpcolumn or pakistani and harpcolumn and you will find a variety of opinions.

[Zen Sojourner]

Don’t do it!

[Zen Sojourner]

Wish you could edit postings.

[Anonymous]

On ebay there is a Stoney End lap harp (22 strings) an it looks like it has some levers. $220, good deal if it’s in good shape.

Item # 180507391221

[Zen Sojourner]

Yeah, that’s a $700 or $800 harp easy.

[clh-h]

But harpsicles are ugly

[clh-h]

Oops, I didn’t mean to post that as a reply to the one above.

[Tacye]

Do you want to look at your harp or play it?

[clh-h]

I’m leaning towards look at a mid-east harp and make something that remotely resembles musical notes with it than pay an extra 100 plus dollars to look at and play something that looks more like a triangular popsicle than a harp.

😀

I suppose there isn’t anything out there that looks as good as the mid-east harp and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg?

[Karen Johns]

Well, it seems like you have made your choice, and you would rather take your chances on a cheaper Mid-East harp. You are aware of the risks of getting a harp that may not hold up to the test of time or even be false from the start. Just please make sure who ever you purchase this from, be it ebay or other, has a good rating and rock-solid return policy. Best of luck to you- I have a feeling you will need it!

Karen

[michael-rockowitz]

clh h,
I’ve owned the made-in-Pakistan 19 string pixie, the 29 string minstrel and the cross-strung harps.

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