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March 1, 2005 at 5:00 am #68801

unknown-user
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Hi, I’m thinking about buying a sharpsicle as a second harp but as I

live in New Zealand I have no way of being able to listen to one to

hear what they sound like and was wondering if anyone who owns one

can elaborate for me on their sound or if anyone has a sound file

that would be appreciated. Thanks.

Mags

March 3, 2005 at 5:00 am #68802

Zen Sojourner
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I personally didn’t care for the sound of the one Harpsicle I’ve ever
had the opportunity to play.

March 3, 2005 at 5:00 am #68803

unknown-user
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I couldn’t disagree more with Zen.

March 8, 2005 at 5:00 am #68804

unknown-user
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I have found with the harpsicles and sharpsicles that there is a big difference in sound depending on who is playing it.

March 8, 2005 at 5:00 am #68805

Zen Sojourner
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Believe me, plucking the strings is not something I’m shy about.

March 9, 2005 at 5:00 am #68806

unknown-user
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Thank you all very much for your help with my sharpsicle query. I have heard mostly good things about them from the internet and I think it will suit my purposes as it is lightweight and easy to transport and also has a good range for a second harp.

March 10, 2005 at 5:00 am #68807

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Frankly, I haven’t been that impressed with them. To my ear they sound like rubber bands

on a cigar box. If you’re looking for an inexpensive instrument, check out the harps made

by George Leverett (http://www.aroundthehearth.com/harpmaker/harps.html). I’ve played

a couple of them and was favorably impressed. The site has a sound sample so you can

hear what they sound like.

March 16, 2005 at 5:00 am #68808

unknown-user
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Hi Marilyn, I have had a Harpsicle for about a year now and it has been a good sturdy little harp.

March 17, 2005 at 5:00 am #68809

Zen Sojourner
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I went and looked at this, and it has some advantages and some disadvantages.

Firstly, the expense to add levers is NOT nominal.

March 18, 2005 at 5:00 am #68810

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I would have never recommended something I had not seen in person.

March 29, 2005 at 5:00 am #68811

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Hey Marilyn! Fellow NewZealander here, in the Waikato area. Did you buy the sharpsicle? I’m really interested to know, I have been going back and forth all over the net this year looking for a second harp (I own a Kim Webby lever harp)Trying to find a lap harp with a decent range and levers included. Whereabouts are you? perhaps we could petition one of the bigger musical instruments shops over here to ship in this model (sharpsicle). Even if we didn’t like it they could surely find a buyer. just an idea, please do contact me: anniemaidennz@msn.com
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