Price: $2,955.00
Stoney End Brea Double Strung Harp. 44 Strings
Tuned F to F with Featherlite semi tone levers on the CFB strings
Item ID: GX60060 Model No: BREA
- Product Features
- The Brea is a Celtic low head style harp made from Cherry wood
- 2 sets of strings allow counterpoint play, echoing, or practicing with both hands
- Product Specifications
- Tuned: F to F
- Complete bag, extra strings, mini chromatic tuner, straps and tuning wrench
- Dimensions: H-29inch x W-9 x D-19
- Weight: 1
- Made in: USA
- Model Number: BREA
- New Line. Added to catalogue 11/06/24
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Celtic Harp Information
The Celtic Harp or Clarsach is almost unchanged since the 11th century. The famous Brian Boru harp has the same shape as the harps we sell today. Early celtic harps had bodies carved from solid wood, and brass strings, and only played in one key. Nowadays it is usual to use a softwood soundboard, and Nylon strings, and there are semitone levers for changing key. The concert harp developed from the Celtic Harp and features increased tension, more notes, and pedals.
Advice on Choosing Harps
Choosing a Harp
There are many factors which should influence your decision on what harp to buy, in particular range and transportability.
A 22 string harp has a very similar range to a fiddle, and a much greater range than many instruments used in folk music, so it will allow you to play a vast number of tunes. The main limitation will be a lack of bass notes, so if you are particularly looking to play a bass accompaniment to your tunes you will definitely need a larger ha ...read the full article
