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I think the harp was in Brooklyn, at least there was one on my “local” craigslist too…. I am in NJ and have two variations of Sligo Luchair here, one normal one and another, is an experimental flatback one. There were two and one sold. The other we have decided to sell for less than a normal Sligo luchair, as it was to be a demo model, and is about nine months old now. If you would like to come and try both, it should not be too terrible a trip. No oblication to buy anything. The Flatback Luchair is less than the regular one. It has a seven year warranty. It is a new harp essentially, just has been shown around. It is gorgeous, decorated with Celtic knotwork and amethysts in the pillar! if you want pix you can email at irisnevins at verizon dot net. The demo that is here is very deep and rich, it has a body a little larger, so you get a similar richness to FH34 but also a lighter Luchair tension.
I too saw this and I believe it is what they are calling Hunky Bunky and they come from Ireland …I amnot sure but think they may be made in Pakistan. Look up Hunky Bunky on Ebay…looks exactly the same. I don’t trust it.
I am in NJ and often have used harps for sale… I also currently have a “Flatback Sligo Luchair” …a magnificent harp and collaboration I did with Rick Kemper. It is not “used” but is a demo model built 9 months ago. We made two and sold one, and this was the demo….but we decided to sell a bit reduced since it is a demo. It is immaculate, like brand new, and was out to show just a few times. It sounds deeper than the normal luchair, and is decorated with Celtic knots. Full camac levers, canvas quilted case, pickup. It has a 7 year warranty from Sligo and I offer free maintenance for the original owner, as long as you have it. Anyway if you want pictures and a video. you can respond with your email and I will send them.
I have some other harps for sale but they are 26 strings. If you want a good all around all purpose harp that is not too expensive I always recommend to students a Ravenna 34 from Dusty Strings.This is old I see… but I have both harps…Ravenna and the Grand. The Ravenna 34 is a richer fuller sound. It is also much heavier than the Grand Harpsicle. The Grand is best sounding when amplified. It is very soft in volume. I love both harps…. but if I could have only one, I would stick with the Ravenna. The Grand is great to have as a secondary harp when you don’t feel like lugging so much. The string spacing is a bit narrower than the Ravenna too. I use my Grand for going out to teach once a week at an Irish center… I have the full bass range and don’t have to lug much. For Amplified gigs it is wonderful, and it has enough volume to take to a small to mid sized Irish session.
Another great harp…and I build this over and over for students, and have one of my own, is the 29 string Musicmakers Smartwood Harp. It sort of splits the difference between a 34 and a 26 Fullsicle. It is available very very reasonably in kit form (easy if you are an experienced woodworker and finisher, and can string and lever yourself…if not…please have help the first time!) or they can send it ready to play. It his slim strings, a lighter tension than the Ravenna and has a rich loud sound. It weighs 14 – 15 pounds depending on how many levers. The case they sell with it, is padded but not really heavy like a Ravenna case. I LOVE this harp…. but also at times miss the full bass range down to C. This goes to G. Still, it is not hard to adapt and transpose up a bit for the left hand. Easier than on a 26 string. That said…I also have a Fullsicle, and we use Harpsicles, Flatsicles to teach beginners. In an ideal world, I’d have a 34 string…and the Ravenna is a lovely harp for a great price, and a 29 and a 26 lapharp. Toss in a Grand Harpsicle for the times you want full bass range and don’t want to lug much. I would however… since most people get their harps one at a time… start with a moderate weight, great sounding floor harp, Like the Ravenna 34, it’s just good for everything. It was my first harp, and now that I build my own, I have other “better” harps….but will always love the Ravenna. It holds its own too, soundwise, compared to many high end harps…sounds better than many of them. It’s a bargain and a wonderful harp. I love them all though!
