Lever Harps

lever Harps

Lap Harps

These are small harps for children, as well as adult harpists who would like an easily portable instrument that can be played balanced on the lap. Smaller harps are increasing in popularity and many pieces arranged for 22 string harp are being published. These harps are ideal for harp therapy, busking, travelling and practising.

A travel harp is designed with size and portability as the main consideration.

Make: Triplett; Height: 71cm; Weight: 2kg Price: £1600; Hire: £50 per month (initial payment: £150. credit at 12 months: £400)

County Kerry 24

A mellow, light-weight harp approved for the International Harp Therapy Programme.

Make: Noteworthy; Height: 77cm; Weight: 3kg Price: £1300; Hire: £40 per month (initial payment: £120. credit at 12 months: £320)

Christina 25

A therapy harp designed to benefit both the player and the listener.

Make: Triplett; Height: 86cm; Weight: 3.2kg Price: £2100; Hire: £55 per month (initial payment: £165. credit at 12 months: £440)

Saul 25

A high tension, ideal practice harp for pedal harpists.

Make: Aoyama; Height: 79cm; Weight: 4kg Price: £1250; Hire: £40 per month (initial payment: £120. credit at 12 months: £320)

Travel Harps

These are small harps for beginners and young children, as well as more experienced harpists who would like an easily portable instrument for travelling. Smaller harps are increasing in popularity and many pieces arranged for small string compasses are being published. These harps are ideal for harp therapy, busking, travelling and practising.

Our travel harp range also includes the incredibly light weight carbon fibre harps from Heartland Harps. Choose from the smaller Infinity 36, for ultimate portability or its larger sisters, the Legend 36 or Delight 38, for a deeper sound.

Ravenna 26

An affordable travel harp packed with innovative features.

Make: Dusty Strings; Height: 98-128cm; Weight: 6.3kg Price: £1500; Hire: £40 per month (initial payment: £120. credit at 12 months: £320)

FH 26

A high performance, portable 26 string harp with a strong, resonant sound.

Make: Dusty Strings; Height: 100/124cm; Weight: 5.9-7.7kg Price: £2400; Hire: £65 per month (initial payment: £195. credit at 12 months: £520)

Infinity 36

Incredible portability from a 36 string lever harp than weighs a mere 3.6kg.

Make: Heartland Harps; Height: 105-160cm; Weight: 3.6kg Price: £7300

Legend 36

Full sized carbon fibre lever harp – the ultimate in playing comfort and portability.

Make: Heartland Harps; Height: 130cm; Weight: 4.5kg Price: £7600

Delight 38

Largest in the range of carbon fibre harps, yet still only weighs an incredible 4.8kg.

Make: Heartland Harps; Height: 145cm; Weight: 4.8kg Price: £7800

Entry Level Harps

34 strings are standard for educational use.

Entry level harps are built to combine musicality and functionality with affordability. Many new harpists (or their parents) would prefer to avoid serious financial investment until they are certain that the harp is really the instrument for them. However, few players will progress on an instrument that sounds unattractive and fails to stay in tune. A good student harp will be reliable, comfortable and enjoyable to play with a pleasing tone.

Lever Harps

34 strings has become the standard compass for lever harps. This size affords the best combination of portability and comfort while playing, with a generous compass which is suitable for the vast majority of lever harp pieces. It is possible to take exams at grade 8 level and beyond on a 34 string lever harp.

Our 34 string lever harps come with removable legs (the Ravenna 34 also features an additional adjustable cello style leg). These legs raise the height of the harp when playing, if required: they can be easily removed for transporting the harp in its carry bag. We stock lever harps with nylon and with gut strings.

Kerry 34

Aoyama’s most popular lever harp combines a brilliant tone with graceful contours.

Make: Aoyama; Height: 121/145cm; Weight: 12kg Price: £2070; Hire: £55 per month (initial payment: £165. credit at 12 months: £440)

Ravenna 34

The distinctive Dusty Strings sound in a stylish, affordable 34 string harp.

Make: Dusty Strings; Height: 124 -184cm; Weight: 8.6kg Price: £2450; Hire: £65 per month (initial payment: £195. credit at 12 months: £520)

Boulevard 34

A high tension gut strung lever harp with a pedal harp feel from Dusty Strings.

Make: Dusty Strings; Height: 125 – 185cm; Weight: 10.9kg Price: £2850; Hire: £80 per month (initial payment: £240. credit at 12 months: £640)

Crescendo 34

An ideal mid-price choice for people who are balancing sound, cost and size.

Make: Dusty Strings; Height: 123/135cm; Weight: 9.5kg Price: £3400; Hire: £90 per month (initial payment: £270. credit at 12 months: £720)

Performance Lever Harps

Performance harps are built to fulfill the demands of discerning players, who have exacting needs when it comes to tonal qualities, reliability, playing comfort and portability. These harps have a full, resonant sound with adequate volume and projection. Tuning stability and good regulation are a necessity, as are good string spacing and tension. Performance harps often incorporate design features which optimise playing comfort: these vary from maker to maker.

Advanced players need to transport harps on a regular basis and performance harps should be lightweight compared to student harps of a similar size.

The aesthetic of the harp is important too. While styling is mainly a personal preference, many advanced players desire harps to be finished with specially selected high quality natural woods.

FH 34

All-solid-wood harp with a clear, resonant sound, along with easy portability and stylish appearance.

Make: Dusty Strings; Height: 135cm; Weight: 10-12.7kg Price: £4200 - £4400; Hire: £120-£125 per month (initial payment: £360. credit at 12 months: £960-1000) Depending on Wood.

FH 36 H

Stunning performance, top quality lever harp for discerning players, featuring the characteristic bright and clear Dusty Strings sound.

Make: Dusty Strings; Height: 137cm; Weight: 11.3-13.6kg Price: £4500-£4750; Hire: £135-£140 per month (initial payment: £405-£420. credit at 12 months: £1080-£1120) Depending on Wood.

FH 36 S

High performance, superior quality harp, with incredible depth, power, responsiveness and articulation.

Make: Dusty Strings; Height: 137cm; Weight: 11.3-13.6kg Price: £4950-£5200; Hire: £150-£155 per month (initial payment: £450-£465. credit at 12 months: £1200-£1240) Depending on Wood.

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Current Lever Harp Price List
Small Harps Brochure (5.4MB PDF)
Lever Harps Brochure (6.33MB PDF)
Performance Lever Harps Brochure (1.2MB PDF)
Carbon Fibre Harps Brochure (5.4MB PDF)

Llyfrynnau Cymraeg

Telynau bach (5.4MB PDF)
Telynau Celtaidd (6.33MB PDF)
Telynau Celtaidd Proffesiyonal (1.2MB PDF)

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