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Another Era Lutherie:

Craig Pierpont offers seven different harp models, including the 36 String French Style Harp made of

Makore, Cherry, and Spruce with removable legs.

The Celtic style harp is available in either 32 or 36 strings. Both models have a rounded back and are strung with a moderately high tension. The Irish Style Harp has the rounded back and lower string tension typical of these early designs. The Studio Model harp has string spacing and tension similar to a concert pedal harp, making it an excellent harp for students. Lap harps are the ideal choice for people on a budget, or the beginner wanting to start small. The

Bronze Strung Clarsach

is a traditional wire strung harp with its bronze strings and hardwood soundboard. Custom harps are also available.

Website: Another Era Lutherie

Ardival Harps: Several models are available. Inspired by carvings on the 8th century Pictish stones, Rosemarkie harps are appropriate for players of both historical and traditional music. The larger Dupplin harp has a longer soundbox and an extended bass, which gives a fuller sound. The Kentigern is a large medieval gut-strung harp, with gentle curves on the arm and pillar. The Kilcoy has a two-and-a-half octave range giving enough scope to play tunes from early and traditional sources. The Rose is a substantial lap instrument, with a bright, resonant sound capable of filling a cathedral. The Kinnellan is a loud, full-voiced wire-strung clarsach, of the sort played in the Highlands and Ireland, and across Europe by the 16th century. Gothic Harps with Brays are also available. Website: Ardival Harps

Argent Fox Music: Twenty four string harps include the phosphor bronze wire strung New Brother Maynard's Harp, the n

ylon strung Lady Annabella's Harp, the phosphor bronze double strung Lady Cynthia's Harp, and the nylon double strung lady Gwyndolyn's Harp. Twnety nine string harps include the phosphor bronze wire strung Lord Paul's Harp, the nylon strung Lady Joanna's Harp, the phosphor bronze wire double strung Lady Marilyn's Harp, and the nylon double strung Lady Kimberly's Harp. Floor harps include the nylon strung Lady Elizabeth's Harp, the nylon strung Lady Emily's Harp, and the nylon double strung Lady Elizabeth's Harp. Cross strung harps include the nylon strung Brother Benjamine's Harp, the nylon strung Lord David's Harp, and the nylon strung Brother Benjamine's Harp. Tapered tuning pins are also available.

Website: Argent Fox Music

Blessley Instrument: The Songbird harp has a clavicle cutout, which gives the comfort of a stave backed harp with the bold sound of a flat backed harp. The Rhapsody harp can be built in a variety of hardwoods, including cherry, maple, walnut, and mahogany. The Orion harp is built of solid purpleheart wood with a black dyed, sitka spruce soundboard. The Rigel harp is a stave backed harp with 61 strings. Also available are the Lyrica and Laurel harps. Be sure to check out the custom carving and decorations available on Bessley harps. Click here for pricing.Website: Blessley Instrument

Blevins Harps: Blevins Harps makes 64 harp models in six categories. These are lap harps, floor harps, midsize harps, cross strung harps, pedal harps, and double strung harps. Most models have sound clips available. This website features a useful guide to harp selection. Harp accessories including pickups and amps are also available.Website: Blevins Harps

Celestial Wind Handmade Harps: John Chambers makes three different harp models. The Cherub is a simple, elegant lap harp with a large and bright sound weighing only 9 lbs. The Irish harp has a graceful smooth design, with a single scroll carving and our lion's claw feet. The Tara harp is made of a choice of first quality hardwoods, with Celtic carvings and John's special claw feet. Website: Celestial Wind Handmade Harps

Dahl Harps: Stephen Dahl makes one harp model, the Dahl 33, an affordable, full-tension harp with good sound. He also builds the rare medieval Norwegian Langeleik, an instrument which dates back to the 16th century.
Website: Dahl Harps

David E Field Harp Maker: David E. Field's harps are based on traditional Irish and Scotch harp design. They are tuned diatonically but have sharping levers on the strings to allow key changes in contrast to the large concert harps with foot pedals. Available are the Treble Lap harp, the Bardic Lap Harp, the Small Celtic , and the Traditional Celtic harp.
Website: David E Field Harp Maker

David Kortier Harpmaker: David Kortier makes acoustic harps, acoustic/electric harps, electric harps and MIDI harps. The Irish 34 string harp is a medium sized harp, with features typical of modern Irish or Scottish lever harps. The Professional 36 string harp is the standard of the lever harp world. The Wrenfaire harp is a very compact lever harp with a narrow soundboard but a box that is deep giving the harp a focused and clear sound. The Kortier Electric is a lightweight, very portable electric lever harp. Be sure to check out Kortier's rare and unusual MIDI harps, the MIDI 36 harp and the Virtual Pedal Harp.Website: David Kortier Harpmaker

Dorman Musical Instruments: Dorman makes a series of five Professional harps all of which feature a solid Sitka Spruce sound board with a Maple veneer, staved-backed design, and Dorman twin head piezo pickups. Three models are available for intermediate and student players all of which feature a solid Sitka Spruce soundboard with a Maple veneer, a full set of Loveland sharping levers, and one "T" shaped tuning key. Also available are a Folding Travel harp and a Therapy harp.Website: Dorman Musical Instruments

Dusty Strings Harps: Dusty Strings was founded in 1979. The business has grown from a basement venture into a respected source of high-quality hammered dulcimers and folk harps. They offer 11 dulcimer models and seven harp models. They are committed to the belief that acoustic music enhances the quality of people’s lives, and to providing their customers with well-made, great sounding instruments and friendly, supportive service.Website: Dusty Strings Harps

ElectricHarp: ElectricHarp combines engineering with aesthetics to create a wide variety of amazing, beautiful, and functional Harps and accessories . They offer their SolidHeart - Baltic Birch laminate, single-piece body, Hardwood - Cherry or Maple, Wood Tone or Metallic finish, ClearTones - Bronze or Clear, the Lexan see-thru harps,the Electric Elegance - Looks almost classic, but wired for sound, and the MIDI PowerHarp - Supreme versatility is an understatement .
Website: ElectricHarp

Fischer Harps: Fisher Harps makes the Eireann harp.In Ireland you'll find a small, lightweight, lighter-strung traditional harp that's widely used by the top players, especially those in the Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann tradition (pronounced coal-tis kyol-tory air-ahn). This model features the Savarez Alliance ('carbon') strings. The thin, solid cedar soundboard produces a tone that is surprisingly strong, clear and bright, with rich harmonics. It is easy on the fingers to play, comfortable to hold and light to carry around. Website: Fischer Harps

Folc Harp: The Ancient Muse harp covers the same range as the mandolin or violin and can play most music written for these instruments, yet it's not much bigger than a mandolin. The Ancient Echo harp was designed around the characteristics of nylon strings, using the same principles as makers of medieval gut strung harps had to consider. The Ancient Celtic harp can be played on the lap, but it's a lapful. Sticking strictly with the ideal string lengths, the outline retains that nice Guinness beer bottle look. Be sure to check out their page on traditional, diatonic instruments. Click here for pricing.Website: Folc Harp

H Bryan & Co. Harpmakers: H. Bryan & Co. builds new pedal and lever harps to the customer’s specification. Their policy of building to order permits them to design instruments with the acoustical qualities the customer needs. Custom features include

handpainted soundboards based on the customer’s design, t

he choice of wood for the exterior of the harp, and c

olumn shape. The site also features a gallery of restored harps and a useful guide to buying a harp.

Website: H Bryan & Co. Harpmakers

Harps of Praise: The Little Lindsey Baby Harp will delight any young child. T

he Shepherd Lap Harp is excellent for a young beginner and has surprising sound for its size. The Limerick Lap Harp has a sweet bright sound. The

Celestial Lap Harp

is tuned to E flat, with get the advantage of the lowest E and a maximum number of keys to play in. The

Gothic Harp produces sweet, full-bodied tones, and is an ideal size for harpists between the ages of 8 and 11. The

Majesty Harp

is our most popular large harp. Starting at low A and ending at high A. Also available are psalterys, and harp stools.

Website: Harps of Praise

Heartland Harps: The DragonHeart is the largest and top-of-the-line harp. It is designed to have a very even tonal response throughout the range, and to have a lovely warm tone. At exactly 5 octaves, the Sylvan is a full-sized Celtic (or 'lever') harp, yet at 52" and only 21 pounds. The Serenity has a warm, wonderful sound. It weighs only 7 pounds Designed specifically for, and endorsed by, the International Harp Therapy Program. The Dreamweaver has all the features that a beginning harpist will want. It is a floor harp, with a big beautiful sound, and that oh-so-desirable low C, two octaves below middle C The site also features some beautiful, decorative artwork available. Click here for pricing.Website: Heartland Harps

Hidden Valley Harps: The King David Minuet Harp has 38 strings, is 66" tall, and weighs approximately 57 lbs. Notes range from 3rd B above middle C to 3rd G below middle C. The Leprechaun Harp EB (extended soundboard) has 28 strings. Notes range from 3rd E above middle C to 2nd F below middle C. The Leprechaun Harp SB (straight Soundboard) has 28 strings, is 45" tall, and weighs approximately 18 lbs. Notes range from 3rd E above middle C to 2nd F below middle C. The Minuet Harp EB (extended soundboard) has 38 strings, is 66" tall, and weighs approximately 57 lbs. Notes range from 3rd B above middle C to 3rd G below middle C. The Minuet Harp SB (straight soundboard) has 38 strings, is 66" tall, and weighs approximately 49 lbs. Notes range from 3rd B above middle C to 3rd G below middle C. Also available is an extensive selection of accessories.Website: Hidden Valley Harps

IrishHarps.net: The Starter Model not only has the full range from 5th octave C to in Alto A but also has a very good and strong sound as it combines all the skills acquired in over 600 harps and 30 years of experience. The Standard Model

is used by professionals as well as students and senior people who just like to play for their own pleasure. The Semi Professional Model has h

igher tension than the standard model and has a maghonoy finish. The Professional Model has gorgeous inlay work and strong forepillar and harmonic curve. The Eagle Harp shows the head, body, and extended wing of the eagle carved into the harmonic curve . The idea comes from the Sir Harp at the national museum in Dublin. Also available are fiddles and mandolins.

Website: IrishHarps.net

Josephus Harps: The Wellspring Series is now offered in models of 29, 32, and 36 strings. The form is simple, pleasing, and affordable with a rich, clear, big sound. Our Heritage Harp is about 61 inches high and has 36 strings (C2 to C7). The tension is similar to modern harps with a clear and strong sound. The 36 String Dayspring Harp series was designed for professionals and enthusiasts who need a big harp with excellent acoustic tonality and sound projection for performance and recording. The

Lap Harps are designed especially for portability. There are 2 models, The Traveller and the Therapy Harp. Click here for pricing. Sound clips are also available.

Website: Josephus Harps

Jubilee Harps: Jubilee harps are made from solid, fine-furniture quality, American hardwoods, not flimsy laminates and covered ply, to provide a solid, durable, and absolutely beautiful product. Samples of Jubilee harps being played can be heard here.Website: Jubilee Harps

Kieth Harrison: Frodo is a 32 double strung medieval harp; a specialist's harp for playing medieval music. Rochelle Louise is a 34 to 43 stringed harp. A beautiful hand carved harp with gold trim, gloss finish, and painting soundboard. Esther is a 34 to 39 string harp with a note range of C to F. Xena is a 34 to 39 string harp with a note range of C to F.

Elizabeth is a 34 to 39 stringed harp. Clean lines with a round sound box give a smooth sound and the simple Irish shape makes it an attractive instrument. Emma is a 22 string harp ideal for travelling or beginners.

Website: Kieth Harrison

Lewis Creek Instruments & Harps: The Sequoia Creek harp offers versatility and projection unparalleled by other harps of this size. The Lewis Creek features a clear, full tone with big rich bass. The lighter tension of this harp allows performers easier playing with less hand strain. The Crystal Creek, with the standard asymmetrical soundboard and light string tension, produces a full rich tone with superb projection and range. The Alder Creek is easily transportable but provides enough volume and richness of base, for small and intimate performances, personal playing, and smaller receptions and concerts. The Eagle Creek will fit in the overhead compartment of an airliner for those travelers who will not leave a friend behind. Also available are Psalterys. Be sure to check out their page on ornamentation.Website: Lewis Creek Instruments & Harps

Lyon & Healy: Lyon and Healy make pedal harps such as the

Salzedo Concert Grand. Created in the Art Deco style characteristic of the 1920s, the Salzedo is marked by precise linear carving and austere geometric decoration in the Hard Maple column and base. Lever harps such as the Ogden are available. An ideal harp for both professional folk harpists and beginners alike, the Ogden was built with a Hard Maple body and a Sitka Spruce soundboard to give it a rich, resonant sound. Gold harps are also available such as the

Louis XV Special Concert Grand. This masterpiece is superbly crafted, intricately carved and clad in lavish 23+ karat gold leaf. Lyon and Healy also make electric/acoustic harps such as the Style 2000 Concert Grand. Click here for pricing.

Website: Lyon & Healy

Magic Strings: Philip and Pam Boulding's Tristy is appropriate for the individual who needs an affordable instrument, yet desires a rich and well balanced tone. The Oladion produces a full, bell-like tone with wire strings, and a mellow resonance with nylon strings 35" high. The Concert Oladion Harp features maple construction, 36 strings, 5-octave range from 2nd C below middle C, and is 52" tall. The Concert Kailey Harp features maple construction, 36 strings, 5-octave range from low C, and is 52" tall. It is available with Nylon strings only.

Website: Magic Strings

Marini Made Harps: Ten different harp models are offered ranging from a 46 string harp to a small Davidic harp. Contact the manufacturer to learn more.Website: Marini Made Harps

Mountain Glen Harps: Glenn Hill makes a few lines of harps. The standard

harps come in two sizes, with 29 and 36 natural notes, but as single, double or cross-strung versions. The note ranges are both C to C, starting at First octave C. Custom harps feature c

ustom carving, sculpting, painting, and inlay work.

Traditional historic celtic or gothic styling, even ancient Jewish styles are available. The electric harps can be built in any size, style, and number of strings, from 19 to 45. Glenn Hill custom builds very special laser MIDI harps that have red or green laser beams instead of strings. These lasers shine onto optic sensors, located on the "sound board" of the harp.

Website: Mountain Glen Harps

Muma Harps: Roger Muma makes a gothic floor harp, a concerto floor harp, a cross strung harp, a celtic harp, an Irish lap harp, and a contemporary wire harp. Custom design and decoration is also available.Website: Muma Harps

Nina Lee's Music Studio: Nina Lee's 36 string Tara harp is fully levered and decorated with your idea. You can choose what type of wood that you'd like. Nina Lee uses hard wood carefully milled and dried. Nina doesn't use veneer. The 23 string Gypsy harp is a lap harp that is fun to play and easy to travel with The string spacing is closer than the Tara but is an absolute blast to play.Website: Nina Lee's Music Studio

Pilgrim Harps: Pilgrim Harps makes lever harps such as the Skylark, a response to the increased demand for a student harp that retains genuine hand-made craftsmanship, and the Clarsach which has been the best known small harp in the UK for the past twenty years and is prized the world over. Pedal harps are also available such as the Malvern with a complete range of 47 strings, an extended soundboard, gut strings to the very top, and a weight of just 31 kg.
Be sure to check out the custom artwork and carving available. Click here for pricing.
Website: Pilgrim Harps

Praise Worthy Harps: The First harp is designed for the future. It has two full octaves, middle C and above, and has the string tension and spacing of a full-sized harp. The 3-Octave harp has the string tension and spacing of a full-size harp. The construction is rugged enough to allow for travel and rough treatment. The 4-Octave harp

is often played on a box to obtain the correct height for the harpist. Also available is a harp carrier and various accessories.

Website: Praise Worthy Harps

R Harps:

The Merlin is the result of twenty years of harp building and three years of research and development. The goal was to make a very large sounding harp in the smallest package possible.

The Merlot is a Gothic-style harp with light string tension and very long scale lengths. An easy touch produces a rich sound.

The Merlittle's sound is notably big, delightful and fun. Its convenient built-in stand makes it doubly so. In its elevated mode Merlittle's remarkable stand remains stable – even when left freestanding on carpeting.

These Gothic 22 travel harps really get around. Poet Kate Makkai toured Europe with a knapsack and one of these harps.

Website: R Harps

Random Sound Musical Instruments: Don Peddle makes the Voyageur II which is a slim design double strung harp, with 24 strings on each side. The 10” sides are actually the soundboards. The Sidewinder is a uniquely designed harp and has excellent volume, rich tone and a deep bass sound. The Sparrow is a 24 string harp and is well suited for the beginner or experienced harpist. The removable stand allows the harp to be adjusted to varying heights. The Harmony Sensory Harp is modelled after the Reverie Therapy Harp and the Waking Spirit Sensory Harp, these instruments create melodic musical sounds to help stimulate, relax, and/or comfort individuals or groups.
Website: Random Sound Musical Instruments

Sligo Harps: The Luchair Petite Irish harp incorporates the best features of Gaelic harps.

Because of its portability, playability and wonderful sound, this is currently a favorite design. The Raven 36 uses medium-high tension nylon strings and has a wonderful, mature sound in its first weeks. The 36 String Compact is small enough to fit in the back seat of a compact car. It is a smaller, lighter tension version of the popular Raven model. The Tall Gothic Harp is 62” and is the tallest, heaviest model. The Seang 30 is a downsized version of a Luchair with four bass strings removed. It is just under 44 inches high and weighs less than 15 lbs. Custom harps are also available. Click here for pricing.

Website: Sligo Harps

Stoney End Harps: The Eve Harp is a 22-string lap or knee harp, tuned from G to G. The lowest C is middle C on a piano. The Lorraine Harp is 48 inches high (56 inches with the legs), 23 inches deep, 13 inches wide, and weighs 15 pounds. The Sara Harp is the same shape as the Lorraine but is tuned a note lower. The Braunwen Harp is an Irish Low head version of the 4 octave Floor harp. The Clairseach Harp is designed for authentic traditional Irish wire strung harp players. It has 26 closely spaced brass strings, no bridge pins and no levers. Also available are dulcimers, bodhrans and banjos.Website: Stoney End Harps

Tim Hampton Harp Maker: Tim Hampson makes Welsh Triple Harps like the Emma Elizabeth which is strung approximately two octaves light. It can be custom made to fit the owners requirements; strung for left or right handed players, made to a smaller scale, in different woods and different finishes. He also makes an Arpa Doppia which has 56 gut strings, 29 diatonic strings with four octaves from C to C and 27 chromatic strings. He makes a pedal harp called the James Anthony. The rear doors on the soundbox (operated by an eighth pedal) were fitted to most original instruments, which creates a swell or vibrato effect when the pedals are moved up and down. He also makes two models of Clarsach, the 'Ossian' and the 'Dalriada'. The 31 string 'Ossian' and the 'Dalriada' are based on clarsachs made for the newly formed Clarsach Soceity in the 1930s and 40s. Various accessories are also available. Website: Tim Hampton Harp Maker

Wm. Rees Instruments: The Morgan Meghan comes with a matching stand and full Camac sharping levers. Full Truitt sharping is optional. The Morgan Meghan is also offered as a double harp with full Truitt sharping standard. The Shaylee has the modern, light string tension which supports greater volume and reduces the need for a strong hand attack. The Shaylee also comes as a double harp, the Double Shaylee which comes standard with full Truitt sharping. The Glen Aulin has a balanced voice projection that far exceeds its apparent size. The volume and tonal response of the Glen Aulin, are acknowledged by harpists to surpass that of the much larger harps in sidebyside trials. The string action of the Corlieu supports both light touch, with subtlety and color, and firm touch, still rising to full voice allowing for a comprehensive dynamic range. The Aberdeen Meadows Harp is made to be large - both in voice and in stature. Very different than the Glen Aulin, this harp is an all occasion instrument designed to be the center of attention at every event. Be sure to check out their custom ornamentation. Website: Wm. Rees Instruments

Stanley & Stanley: The 36 string Victoria II features a staved back, a sitka spruce soundboard, through-pins, and Loveland, or Truitt sharping levers. The 33 string Sophia is available in walnut or cherry. The 26 string Florence features a flat back, a birch laminate soundboard, through-pins, and Loveland, or Truitt sharping levers. The 22 string Beatrice is available in walnut or cherry. The Baby Jane is a perfect practise harp for travel. Baby Jane is meant primarily for finger practise when no larger harp is available. Also available are flutes and whistles.

Website: Stanley & Stanley

Celtic Harps: The Sarada is a statuesque, yet light weight 36 string professional concert harp with elegant lines and the power to fill a concert hall with it's lush, resonance and impecably balanced tone from treble to bass. The Tara is a graceful, round-backed harp created with either 32, 34, or 36 strings and optional hand-carved ornamentation and decoration. The Corinne comes with four beautifully carved and sturdy hard wood feet. The soundboard is laminated with gorgeous, highly figured cherry, walnut, or Sitka Spruce and two maple string ribs for long life and strength. The Brian Boru is based on the Trinity College harp in Dublin, the basic design is over six hundred years old. This replica of the ancient celtic harp is slightly larger than the original which allows wider string spacing and more volume and resonance. Check out their page on available carvings.Website: Celtic Harps

Steen Harps: Stephen D. Green makes Concert harps including the Concert 43, a Grand Concert with three octaves above and below mid "C" with a battened pillar and a deep harmonic curve. His Classic Collection is made of cherry or maple wood with a natural finish. These harps have medium tension and feature clear, warm voice,clean graceful lines and quality craftsmanship. The Minstrel Line is made of cherry or maple wood. These harps have medium light tension, bright full tone and lots of volume. The Activity Harps are ideal for the beginner. They arelight-weight and easily transported; great for flying, vacations or lessons.
Website: Steen Harps

Swanson Harp Company: The fully gilded Swanson Empire will be an absolute show stopper, and your audience will be swept away by the luxurious elegance of this instrument. Swanson semi-gilded Empire harp will present a look of classic elegance in any situation or venue. The La Scuola harp will convey a feeling of simple elegance in a modern, lean design, which emphasizes the natural beauty of the wood. The Art Nouveau harp is a museum quality musical instrument. If you are looking for something of exceptional artistry, then this may be the instrument for you. Also available is a Lever harp which is the perfect lever harp for new students and professionals alike. It is comfortable on the shoulder and easy to carry.

Website: Swanson Harp Company

Thormahlen Harps: Dave Thormahlen makes 3 models to suit the needs of each type of player, including the beginning student, the therapeutic musician, the teacher and the professional entertainer. All of his harps have 36 strings that's is the optimum range of a lever harp. Six different types of wood are available, along with three different types of levers, three different types of stings, and a great variety of custom inlays. Website: Thormahlen Harps

Timothy Harps:

Timothy Harps offers two lever harp models. The Llyr 36 stringis a full-sized, five octave harp, and will ideally suit most professional musicians and performers.

Harpists who require a larger than standard range will be delighted by the Storm King 40 string, which offers a full extra half octave of bass range. Also available are flutes. Check out their page on ornamentation.

Website: Timothy Harps

Triplette Harps: Triplette makes a line of fine nylon harps such as the Eclipse 38 string. This harp comes with a reactive composite spruce soundboard. The extended forepillar enhances the beauty of this harp. The Catalina features a soundboard made out of a durable Baltic Burch. Wire harps are also available such as the Avalon 26 String wire harp is not only a work of art, it excelles with its huge sound. The unique curved bottom makes this harp easy to hold and increases its volume. A number of accessories and enhancements are also available.Website: Triplette Harps

Webster Stringed Instruments: William K. Webster makes ten harp models including the Cecelia harp, the Neo Irish harp, the 18th Century Classic harp, and the Laurel Leaf harp. Website: Webster Stringed Instruments

Jay Wicher Harps: Jay Witcher makes nylon strung harps such as the N1 which is a four-octave model with 48", 29 strings, and a range of C (one octave below middle C) up to C and ornate cast silicon bronze hardware and adjustable semitone levers. He also makes wire strung harps such as the

W1 which is a Trinity College Style and is

34" tall, with 29 strings. The range is A (one octave plus two notes below middle C) up to A.

Website: Jay Wicher Harps

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