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A small, simple harp of great quality
Size: Baby
Color: Knotwork-Walnut
When I was trying to decide whether or not to buy this harp, I noticed a few issues popping up in reviews and Id like to share my opinion on some of them. Initial state of harp: The harp comes with two sets of strings (one strung on and one spare) and a tuning key. A huge complaint that I saw pop up
was that the harp wouldnt stay in tune. Now Ive been playing guitar most my life and if thats taught me one thing its that strings on string instruments take a bit to stretch and "settle in". For about a week my harp definitely fell out of tune a lot (especially the lower strings) but now that the strings have stretched out they stay in tune pretty well. Craftsmanship & sound quality: I tuned my harp from f4-c6 as recommended. On its way there I was a little afraid of a couple of the higher strings snapping but nothing did. My reccomendation is to just be slow & careful as the strings stretch. I found the harp has a nice tone in the f4-c6 range, but its nothing especially spectacular. If kept in lower tunings I could see the tone sounding much worse. I saw a few reviews of the wood starting to split and such. Ive only had this harp a little over a month now but its gotten a lot of use in that time and I see no signs of wear. Also the harp looks great. Part of the joy of owning it is just having it as a showpiece. Practicality: Admittedly this isnt a very practical instrument if you want to play harp traditionally. With only 12 strings youre very limited in what you can play. This is a small, relatively portable instrument thats great for playing melodies that dont include too wild a range of notes (but it is surprising what you can get done with just 12 notes). You wont, however, be playing any concerts with it unless youre in a medival travelling-minstrel style band (in which case Id love to know your band name). All in all if youre like me and you want a small harp to play with for fun, this is a fantastic instrument for you. If youre seriously looking to start learning proper harp or youre looking for a small harp with a full range, you should consider some larger and probably much more expensive harps.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019 by Joshua Carson
Size: Baby
Color: Knotwork-Walnut
I bought this for my wife. She has always wanted one and is thrilled with this harp. For myself, I'm not impressed with the nylon strings, but they seem to do the job. Overall, and for the price, this is an excellent harp for beginners.
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2019 by Marty Woodcock
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Can't be tuned - strings unwinds immediately
Size: Baby
Color: Knotwork-Walnut
My son wanted this. Ordered it. I went to tune it. Put on a clip on guitar tuner. 10 of the 12 strings are nice and tight and can be tuned no problem. the last two longest strings the tension of the strings just unwinds it. and NO they are not over tight. The metal shaft I guess uses nothing but the
friction of the wooden hole drilled for it, which appears to be pre-drilled too large as there is not enough frictions to keep the shaft stationary. Out of the box these two were really really loose, that should have tipped me off. Now tomorrow is Christmas and I have a disappointed child to deal with. The build quality is otherwise okay, but there is some poor quality control.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2018 by Thomas Nolette
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Good quality - great buy for the price
Size: Baby
Color: Knotwork-Walnut
The small harp was well packaged and I am very happy with the purchase. The hard itself is sturdy and well made, not too heavy with a better than expected sound. I bought this as a gift for my small granddaughter and it was truly perfect.
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2019 by gavalos
Size: Baby
Color: Knotwork-Sheesham
Very nice little harp! I am getting a tuner from my music shop and use it to tune this properly. It does hold the tune well but it will lose it if you let it sit too long. Well made and it came with a case, tuner, new set of strings and a small book on how to care for it and tune it! Very nice!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2014 by Diana Goetsch
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Very nice instrument, great starter
Size: Baby
Color: Knotwork-Sheesham
Very nice instrument, great starter. Tunable & playable. Great size for my 7 year old. Would choose a larger instrument however with more strings, as this is limited in song and harmony options.
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2015 by ALI
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Do not expect a true instrument. This is a decorative piece at most.
Size: Baby
Color: Knotwork-Sheesham
The harp does not stay tuned. Literally is out of tune within 24 hours.
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2019 by Tonya
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Made in Pakistan not Ireland.
Size: Baby
Color: Knotwork-Sheesham
Overall a great harp at a reasonable price, recommended but not made in Ireland.
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2019 by History Buff
