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Interesting…, even though the conversation has side tracked from the original topic, I welcome this discussion about the Delacour levers. I really don’t know much about them, other than having seen some pictures. I guess time will tell how well these levers will be received in the harp community.
Regardless, I am happy to see a new lever on the market. Personally, I prefer the Truitt levers over any of the others that are out there.
I cannot speak for Harp Connection, but I would definitely take a statement like this with a grain of salt. Just think about it…, why would they recommend something they don’t have and can’t sell you? It’s like going to a Chrysler car dealer and expecting that they will recommend and sell you a Toyota.
My thinking is that with enough abuse, ANY harp can and will break. And since Thormahlen stopped selling through retailers, it makes perfect sense for them to do whatever it takes to sell or rent you one of their own harps. Not sure if I would call that rude…, but definitely a sales technique.
Michaela
I’d have to agree with Gretchen, in that music clips are not a reliable way to judge the sound. That said, Fisher makes great harps also. My harp teacher has a Fisher, one of his older models and it is just gorgeous.
<There was an implication in your words that the Dusty was inferior, which is why Dusty owners came to the defense of the brand.
Hi Jerusha,
It is not a matter of “superior of inferior”, it is a matter of being different! It’s like comparring apples to oranges…, you can’t!
Coming from a carpenter family, let me give you an example of what I mean. If you are looking to remodel your kitchen, you have two choices: 1. Go to your local home improvement store and chose your cabinets from one of the many lines of pre-fabricated cabinets (many of which are very good quality…, in fact, I happen to have some of them in my own kitchen) OR 2. Hire a master carpenter to custom build your cabinets uniquely for your kitchen. Whichever option you choose, you can end up with beautiful cabinets, however, from a craftsman perspective, they do not campare.
Same applies to harps. Dusty is a reputable harp builder who makes good quality harps, however, they are mass-manufactured. Most
Brook and Jerusha,
I was using the Dusty – Thormahlen comparisson as an example of how we can all have difference in opinion. As Jerusha stated in his message “it’s all a matter of personal preference”…, I couldn’t agree more! We all hear, see and want different things from a harp…, thank God there are choices out there!
Going back to the subject of Pakistani harps and previous exchanges in this log, I think it is important to respect our differences in opinion. If somebody is happy playing a Pakistani harp…, I think that is great. Same with the Dusty’s.
I notced a couple people
After reading the entire log of messages, I would have to agree with Michael and Liam in that there is a need to be respectful and tolerant of other people’s opinions. I have seen similar
Hi Susan,
I would definitely ask Cynthy Johnson about this.
Hopefully somebody else will have some other ideas for you.
Best of luck!,
Michaela
I agree! I am lucky in that there are harp teachers close to where I live, in fact, my harp teacher comes to my house once a week (how convenient is that!).
However, if I were in your position, I would definitely consider Skype lessons.
Hi Susan,
If you are open to the idea of Internet lessons, I would suggest contacting Cynthy Johnson (http://www.crystalharp.com/CrystalHarp/Private_Instruction.html). She is an experienced Skype teacher and a regular contributor to this forum. I’ve had several personal interactions with her and found her refreshing and very helpful!
Michaela
Hi Samantha,
Again, Christina Tourin (http://www.emeraldharp.com) may be able to help you, as she often deals wtih used lap harps as well. Way back when I got my harp, she said she could likely match me up with someone who is selling a used one too, but I decided to buy a new one instead. She can also advise you on the Harpsicle and how it compares to other lap harps.
Michaela
Hi Samatha,
Since you are playing the pedal harp, I imagine that your are looking for a quality instrument in a lap harp as well. I suggest that you check out Christina Tourin’s website http://www.emeraldharp.com/Harps.html, which lists a bunch of lap harps, many of which she endorses for the International Harp Therapy program.
Christina was very helpful when I purchased my lap harp over a year ago now. I was looking for a lightweight, portable quality instrument with a great voice and I personally found it in the “Nightingale” Harp by Lewis Creek Instruments (http://lewiscreek.net/lc_nightingale.htm). It is a wonderful harp, superb craftsmanship and the only lap harp I know with 27 strings. In following Christina’s recommendations, I highly recommend the Truitt levers, as they are light weight and will not
