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wil-weten, when I tested out the Drake I had told my teacher I wanted to try some lighter tension harps. She had me try two or three others in comparison to the Drake though I wasn’t asking the names of the harps. I believe one was a Webster that she restrung specifically with lighter tension. I’m sorry I don’t have more specific information.
I very briefly played this yesterday. I don’t have much harp experience (about one month in learning), so I can only offer a beginner’s view.
The tension is lighter than L&H Troubadour, but it felt like it was still higher tension than what other light tension harps feel like. There was more of a noticeable difference in tension between another light tension harp and the Drake versus the Drake and the Troubadour.
The sound is full and carries well. If I’m comparing it to the Troubadour II, which is what I normally practice on, the Troubadour has a slightly richer sound. On the high end the sounds were nice and clear, not at all thin sounding.
It’s very lightweight and easy to maneuver and it is very beautiful.Thank you for the replies. I’m still trying out different harps. Planning on trying out L&H Drake next week, and after that a Webster and a Lewis Creek. Just not having any luck finding a Blevins to try out anywhere that doesn’t require a multi-day road trip.
It’s very probable the plinkiness I’m hearing is my vast inexperience and I’ll be working with my teacher to focus on better technique to get better sounds on the higher notes.
Eric, you mentioned you are in Northern Michigan. Is Grayling an option for you? If so, you can contact Kelly at michiganharpcenter@gmail.com. She primarily operates out of Southeast MI but has a store in Grayling called Apollo’s Lyre. She might be able to help you try out some harps.
