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My main motivation for purchasing the Brilliant was portability. I love that I can bring it to work with me and practice during lunch or that and that I can amplify it if needed. I had both of those things with the Special Edition Fullsicle, but I missed the extra strings and do prefer the wider string spacing of the Brilliant. Since purchasing this harp, I find that I play more because I have access to a light-weight, nice-sounding instrument all the time. I have to confess that my co-workers are always thrilled when they see me walk in the door with a harp slung over my right shoulder! They’re always begging me to practice in their office!
Good luck with your harp purchase! It’s so fun getting a new harp!
I have had a Brilliant Harpsicle since June 2019 and I love it! It has a surprisingly big sound for a very light weight harp. I literally take it with me everywhere because it only weighs 15 pounds. Most people who hear it acoustically cannot believe how much sound comes from the harp and its weight surprises everyone. In spite of being a new harp it holds its tune very well. The built-in pick up is a wonderful addition because its volume can be controlled by a little dial mounted in the 2nd sound hole. The string spacing is wider than the Special Edition Fullsicle that I have but narrower than my Lyon & Healy Prelude. I enjoy playing the Brilliant and love that I can carry it everywhere.
I have limited experience with the Dusty Strings Ravenna which I rented over the summer while traveling. I enjoyed playing the Ravenna, but I prefer the weight of the Brilliant and the fact that I do not have to remove and put on the legs every time that I pack up or play the harp—-which is something that I had to do with the Ravenna.
