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I have had my Stoney End Eve for 13 years. After 11 years I changed all the strings because someone said I should. Up to that point I had only broken one string. I did not notice any difference in sound quality (and all along people – my teacher included – said the sound was lovely and full for a harp of its size). It has been lots of places, and has some dings to attest to that, but it has been very reliable. Mine has no levers and my larger harp has Camac levers. A friend has the Stoney End Lorraine with Loveland levers and likes the fact that if he has to have them regulated, it is relatively easy and he does it himself.
I have played mine by sitting it on an overturned bucket in front of me, but the newer ones come with “buttons” to which a strap can be attached.
Hope this helps,
LeighThanks, Kay!
I also hope everyone had a good time with family and/or friends. We got home a short while ago from the home of our son’s in-laws. Now to pack the car for the craft show the next two days. After that’s done we get to finish writing Sunday’s church service! (For which I’m also playing!)
Good thing I had today to rest up!
LeighI think it would, and it has been mentioned before. I bet every time someone suggests it Kim’s face drains of blood in dread of the monitoring it may require! It would be fun, though, and useful to get some questions answered right away – for those who have them.
LeighHi Saul,
CEU’s are Continuing Education Units and various professions require that folks take a certain number of units or credits within a certain time limit (for example, some school systems require their teachers to take a minimum number of CEU’s per year).
Leigh
Hey Ro,
Email me so I have your addy again! My computer died and I lost everything. I’m back with a new and better machine, but now my house is torn apart with renovations. I’m currently right in front of a window in a narrow space between two unfinished closets with a table saw right behind me. (I have to make sure I don’t back up too quickly!)
LeighHi Martine,
Sorry I haven’t replied sooner. My computer did a “meltdown” and I lost everything on it, including the posters and programs for our ensemble’s upcoming concert (May 3)!You must be so excited about your harp! Because I am with mine all the time, I haven’t really noticed a change in tone, but just a few days ago one of my emsemble mates commented that my harp was sounding really nice and that it had opened up since I first got it (last July). I play quite a bit, and I’m told that that makes quite a difference in how the sound matures.
For some pictures of me and my harp:
http://www.leighcgriffith.com go to the “some of my other interests” page, and http://harpsong.ning.com (click on my name).Of course we will expect pictures of yours when it arrives!
Leigh
(sigh)
The snowbanks are shrinking. The one behind our house reached about 18 feet this winter and is down to about half that now. Most of the snow in areas that get sun is gone, but where there is shade, there is still snow. We got quite a lot of snow this year (almost 200 inches total snowfall) and I can’t wait to see it go! I did see just the barest tip of the daffodil leaves emerging in my front lawn today!Leigh
I have a 34 string Sierra that I love. I did have the same three strings in a row break a couple times and I just got three new strings from Triplett saying that they had changed those strings, but were now going back to the original strings. So far, I haven’t put them on yet, because the last set is still good. Triplett has been very prompt, courteous, and upfront – a joy to work with. I highly recommend them.
Leigh
PS – I’ve been “gone” awhile due to computer problems.Hello Martine,
Welcome to the harp world! Many harps, Sierra included, when going from 34 to 36 strings, add the strings at the top. Mine goes up to the A and I have only had to use it once. I have never had a piece of music go higher than my harp will go. They both go down to the same C (two octaves below middle C). For this reason, I decided to go with the 34 rather than a 36 string harp.
I strongly believe in having a full set of strings on hand all the time. When I break one, I have one to put on right away and order its replacement within a week. (That is not to say I have broken a lot of strings, but I did do the dumb thing I said I never would do – I was plucking one string and tightening the one next to it!)
The people I have emailed and spoken with at the company have always been friendly and courteous. Triplett also has the seven year warranty, just in case!
I wish you all the best in choosing which harp you want.
Happy harping!
LeighI have a 34 string Triplett Sierra in walnut and I love it! I have the
wheels set into the case and it is very easy to move (I have rehearsals
2 – 3 times a week). Another member of my ensemble has a 36 string
Dusty in walnut and she says my harp in its case with the wheels
is lighter than her harp in its case. I’m short and have a bad back, so
it is a blessing for me to be able to roll it. When my husband offers
to move it for me, he just carries the whole thing. The sound is
different from the Dusty, but not louder/softer. I find the bass
strings on mine to be a little more “wire” sounding than the Dusty, but
then, it is only six months old, so not fully developed in sound yet,
either. I have been told by people listening to the group as a whole
that they can pick out the sound of my harp, but that its voice blends
well with the others. Others in this case include Dustys, Witchers, and
a Stoney End.My two cents,
Leigh
Both gigs went well, and at the gallery we had two people ask if we had
a cd they could buy! The answer? Not yet, but we’re thinking about it!Leigh
The Kindred Harps are going to be playing for a benefit supper on
Saturday evening. It is to benefit the arts organization I belong to
and they will be feeding us after we play (we will be in a ‘front’ room
playing for folks as they arrive and wait in line.) There will be other
musicians playing later during the meal and dessert. I was planning to
go anyway, but this way only my hubby has to pay for a $15.00 ticket. I
know it isn’t being paid much, but for what other organization could I
volunteer to staff a gallery and bring my harp along to practice
between customers?On Monday we will be playing in the gallery itself for three hours (with breaks as needed) with a donation basket available.
