[ThatOneHarpist]

If you are planning on purchasing a concert-grand later, I would just buy it now. Once you get accustomed to the spacing on a semi-grand, you would have to relearn the spacing of a concert-grand.

I would recommend to anybody that when buying your pedal harp, to buy the one you will be sticking with. Honestly, I wanted a concert-grand, but I settled on a used semi-grand. I love it because it is smaller, and honestly I never really see myself using the extra note on the concert-grand.

There is nothing wrong with buying a used harp. Most people will not notice the difference when playing. Choose one that is a good size for you and you like the sound. Most people will just be mesmerized that there is a harp there at all.

[ThatOneHarpist]

I agree with Balfour with the 40-string Daphne by Salvi. However, if you are looking for something a little smaller in size and price, the Dusty Strings FH36s has an EXCELLENT sound!! I brought mine to my harp teacher’s house and started practicing in the living room. Everybody who had their back turned to me thought I was playing her Concert Grand Lyon and Healy. It is not as beautiful as the Salvi Iris or Hermes, but the sound is superb.

But honestly, Dusty Strings harps are severely underrated. They are super durable and have such amazing sound. It honestly sounds better than my pedal harp. It has a much mellower tone and is super clear! If you are a beginner I would suggest this harp (or any other Dusty Strings).

Hope this helps
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