Harps
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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 nylon 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 -
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.
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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.
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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 .
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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, the choice of wood for the exterior of the harp, and column 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. The 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 Harpis 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 higher 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