[Bryn-gwlad] Harpsicle

[Robin Craig]

That does sound like a good deal!  I was very very lucky with my  
rosewood harp (I think she was made in Guatamala).  Not only is she  
reliable but I got her for under $300 with levers.  Of course, I  
purchased her in person and not mail-order, so I was able to see her  
and play her before buying.   Having said that, I see that these  
Harpsicles come in 3 1/2 octaves and my rosewood is only 2 1/2  
octaves which does make her more difficult to play.   I may have to  
save up for one of these also!!  Its nice that they have straps and  
lap bars to help support them too!!

-Robin

Ps:  I am going to try to bring my harp out to the BJ and  maybe the  
BG events in October to see if I can handle a harp and an infant at  
the same time! ;-)


On Aug 11, 2006, at 3:12 PM, Martha Schreffler wrote:

> People often ask me if I can recommend an affordable harp -  
> unfortunately, the least expensive well-made harps are generally  
> out of pocketbook range for those asking!  For a long time the  
> notoriously unreliable rosewood harps have been the only source of  
> harps under $500.
>
> I recently learned about the "Harpsicle" (comes in assorted eye- 
> popping colors) made by the Wm Rees Company, a reputable harp  
> manufacturer.  http://harpsicleharps.com/home.htm.  Depending on  
> the number of sharping levers, a 26-string harp ranges from $295  
> (no levers), $495 (C,F), $534 (C,F,B) to $729 (full levers).
>
> I thought I'd give one a try - I'd like an inexpensive harp for  
> outdoor SCA events.  I've ordered one in natural wood for my  
> birthday.  I'm expecting it sometime next week.  If you're thinking  
> of getting a harp sometime in the future, check with me for an  
> opinion - it almost sounds too good to be true!
>
> Amata
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