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Diane,
You just pretty much summed up the whole problem with the American economy. Harpists in Walmart? Yeah, it could happen. After all, we already have harps and parts for harps being made in China. This is where we as consumers need to take personal responsibility, IMO.
Karen
Saul,
Go right ahead and tell the bride she should spend as much on music as the flowers. Let me know how that works for you.
Maybe beforehand though you should check with her florist (and hope it isn’t Thrifty florist or even
Carl,
I was quoting what Saul said in his earlier post, not yours. But I believe it was you who stated something similar about the cost of flowers in an earlier topic about one-line replies to the response “Wow, that’s expensive!” in regards to wedding harpist fees. I believe
And here we go with the flower remarks again regarding weddings! Why even say something like that? How about they could do with less food, or less expensive clothes, etc.? I happen to be a Certified Florist (as my main job) who has to worry from month to month whether I’ll still have a job, thanks to the economy. Believe me, my industry needs NO help from harpists undercutting the importance of flowers. You may think them frivolous, Saul, but to me they put food on my family’s table.
Karen
I’m with Michael- don’t own a pedal harp, and don’t EVER want one. They just don’t suit me, and I really don’t understand what the fuss is all about. Frankly, I don’t even like the way they look. But that is just me, and everyone has different tastes.
I have three harps, and love each one. My wire-strung Limerick and
I don’t think you’ll have to worry about the height as much as you think. The high end of the harp is at the bass, and honestly, how often do you have to flip levers on the fly at that end? The neck dips down substantially after that so I think you’ll be fine.
Karen
I wonder how many of us here have played flute in the past? I still play flute and have a 20+ year old Yamaha 385. It seems like flute and harp tends to partner well, and it is interesting to see so many of us multi-instrumentalists here!
Karen
Gwydion has a black walnut neck, pillar, feet, and soundbox. Curly maple overlay on the spruce/basswood soundboard. The neck overlay has that wonderful triangle of ancient Kauri outlined by more curly maple. Full Truitt levers, gold hardware,
Leslie,
I received my gorgeous 38-string custom Heartland Dragonheart just this summer! I’ve named him ‘Gwydion’ and although he is not near as tall as your harp, his voice is mighty! Size in this respect does not make the difference in volume. But your Laurel Leaf is beautiful and I am sure will sound great. I’ve listened to a couple of Webster’s before and they have very good projection. And yes, I agree totally about supporting American-made products. This is one of the many reasons I chose Truitt levers for all three of my harps, as they are also made in America. Not to mention they are of the highest quality.
Karen
