New or Used Harp?

[Gregor Leaver Harrison]

Hello to everyone,

Looking for advice.

[Sylvia]

No one has answered, so maybe my answer will be better than none?

[Gregor Leaver Harrison]

Hi Sylvia

Many thanks for replying, your advice is very helpful to say the least.

[andy-b]

I would encourage you to

[Gregor Leaver Harrison]

Hi Andy

Many thanks for the reply – I am leaning towards the Camac Harps, for as you said, Camac is based in France and issue of having a harp regulated and – hopefully not – the possibility of repairs in the middle of rural France!

The models that I will likely consider are the Athena (extended), the Vendome (can’t find any opinions/experiences about this harp) and the Atlantide Prestige – if I can afford and justify the cost at the time!

It might be a trip to Wales to try them out or a trip to Camac in Paris – I live in Bournemouth, so the ferries are fairly convenient for trips to France 🙂

Many Thanks again

Gregor

[sherry-lenox]

I know that Camac in France has a pre-owned set-up, so you’d want to give that a look.

I am a former woodwind player, and I always preferred new, but in strings, I really prefer pre-used.

I bought a wonderful little pre-used harp from Lyon and Healy that has been the perfect instrument since I got it, so if I were looking again, I’d be looking at pre-used first.

[Tacye]

You might want to consider the Edinburgh Harp Festival – most of the UK harp brands in one place for comparison.

The main pro for 2nd hand harps is more harp for your money.

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