[Steph the SwanSong]

Thanks for your response, Balfour.
Any thoughts on the Daphne SE vs EX?

[Steph the SwanSong]

I finally lost patience and had them drive it out in an AC van.

She’s lovely. Much lighter with a wider balance. And easier to play all around. I am overjoyed. She sounds like rain on petals until you get to the lower registers. Delightful!

[Steph the SwanSong]

Thank you so much I really appreciate your time.

[Steph the SwanSong]

The waiting is very hard!
The Diana is on the East coast while I am in the West.
Short of a major road trip, I have to be patient.
I’m watching YouTube videos every night beforr bed.
I’m also watching the Weather Channel hoping for a cold front…
How’s your Prestige?

[Steph the SwanSong]

It is the mahogany finish. Just beautiful.
The only bummer is not being able to get it until the temperature is below 90 degrees.
I guess the lacquer can be damaged.

Since I live in AZ, it will be a long wait…

So I am stuck watching videos of her for the next few months.

I’m hoping for a cold front…

[Steph the SwanSong]

Greetings Balfour.
I ended up choosing the Salvi Diana. A little lighter, and also melodious sound through the entire range.

I fixed the shoulder issue by lowering my seat!

[Steph the SwanSong]

I LOVE the lower register of the Atlantide. All growly and beautiful.

You are right, of course,that Salvi harps take more effort to play.

I am trying to avoid a trip to Salt Lake City but will call Salvi tomorrow again,

[Steph the SwanSong]

Funny how I have gone full circle. I’m chuckling over here.

I started my search with Camac and the Atlantide Prestige. I moved away from it because of its bright sound, IMHo.

I was hoping for rich dark tones, but maybe the Prestige mellows out?

Have you played any of the Salvi harps post implementation of their modified soundboard s?

Thoughts?

[Steph the SwanSong]

Just to clarify, the Aurora I currently have is from 1973, pre New Concept soundboard.

Any other comments are welcome.

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