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Catalog > Stringed Instruments > Folk Harps updated August 23, 2008
Triplett McCall harp Harps are the best-known members of the Lyre family of stringed instruments, having numerous unfretted strings running at a more-or-less perpendicular angle to the soundbox. The large harps found in symphony orchestras have complicated pedal mechanisms which allow the player to sharpen or flatten the pitch of a group of strings quickly while they are playing. We sell the simpler folk style harps here, with manual sharping levers, or no levers at all. Folk harps are especially popular in celtic music. Dusty Strings
Harps | Accessories -- cases, legs, strings, tuning wrenches

Folkcraft
Harps | Accessories -- strings and cases listed with each harp model

Harpsicles(TM)
Harps | Accessories -- cases, stands, pickups

Heather Harps -- made in Pakistan

Sligo Harps -- made by Rick Kemper

Triplett
Nylon-Strung Harps | Wire-Strung Harps | Accessories -- cases


Heather harp

A great price for beginners, or anyone on a budget. 22-string harp with tuning wrench, extra strings, instructions, gig bag. Wood body decorated with celtic design. Made in Pakistan.
    $350.00


Harpsicles

Harpsicle(TM) Harps are well designed and sturdily built and have the correct string spacing which make them an excellent selection for a first time harper. Light and portable, Harpsicle(TM) Harps maintain tuning as well as any professional harp, at a fraction of the price!

Specs:
33 inches tall
26 strings
4 pounds
3 1/2 octaves, G to below Middle C
Comes with instruction book, tuning wrench, and strap buttons
1 year warranty
Comes in a variety of unusual colors!

Because of the variety of colors and lever options, we ask that you please contact us for availability on your choice of color/sharping lever combination.

Our discounted prices are too low to list here! Below are retail prices, please contact us for our special prices.

Harpsicle -- $349.00
The Harpsicle(TM) Harp can be played in the key of C and A minor or tuned to any other scale. Like the Renaissance harp, the Harpsicle’Ѣ Harp has no Bridge pins so levers cannot be added.

Sharpsicle -- $495.00
Sharpsicle(TM) Harps are identical to Harpsicle(TM) Harps with the addition of bridge pins on all strings and modified Robinson sharping levers on the C and F strings. This allows the harp to play in 6 different keys (C,G,D major and A,E,B minor) without retuning.

Flatsicle -- $534.00
Flatsicle(TM) Harps are identical to Sharpsicle(TM) Harps including the addition of bridge pins on all strings but with modified Robinson sharping levers on the C, F and B strings. This allows the harp to play in 8 different keys (C,G,D,F major and A,E,B,D minor) without retuning.

Fullsicle -- $729.00
Fullsicle(TM) harps are the top of the Harpsicle(TM) Harps line. There are bridge pins and modified Robinson sharping levers on all strings, allowing access to all keys.

Accessories:
Harpsicle Wrapper (soft padded case) -- $85.00
Harpsicle Stick (clamp-on horizontal bar for keeping harp on the lap, see photo) -- $25.00
Harpsicle Floor Stand -- $40.00
Electric Pickup installed -- $60.00


Sligo Folk Harps

Sligo Harps are made by Rick Kemper in Silver Spring, MD. They are praised and endorsed by renowned folk and Celtic harp players such as Sue Richards and Allison Hampton, and we're proud to carry these harps (which are often built from local woods). See www.sligoharps.com for more information. Rick also does harp repairs through House of Musical Traditions.

Currently on consignment sale:

"Beeb" 28-string harp -- $2,950.00 photo | photo of levers
Cherry with Cocobolo string rib, full Truitt levers, Gold plate hardware, Sitka spruce soundboard veneered in Curly Maple, 13.7 pounds. CONSIGNMENT SALE - NO RETURNS

"Luchair" 34-string harp -- $3,600.00 photo | photo of levers
Cherry with Bubinga string rib, full Truitt levers, Gold plate hardware, Sitka spruce soundboard veneered in Anigre, 19 pounds. CONSIGNMENT SALE - NO RETURNS


Triplett Folk Harps (Nylon Strings)

Known for innovative designs and dedication to quality, Triplett has one of the best warranties in the industry. They offer a wide range of styles and sizes to accommodate the needs of beginning to advanced harpists. Some packages include cases. Cases also available separately -- see below.

We don't regularly stock Triplett Harps, but they are available by special order.

Zephyr Travel Harp (photo)
22 nylon strings, ranging from C to C. 28 inches high, only 4.5 pounds! Choose sharping lever option. Case not included.

$895.00

30-String (photo)
30 nylon strings, ranging G to A. Choose sharping lever option. Case not included.

$2223.00

Nino 30-String (photo)
30 nylon strings, ranging low G to high A. Choose sharping lever option. Case not included.

$1663.00

Nino 34-String (photo)
34 nylon strings, ranging low C to high A. Choose sharping lever option. Case not included.

$2086.00
Avalon 22 (photo)
22 nylon strings, Spruce soundboard. Includes full set of flip-style sharping levers and a foldable custom case.
$2195.00
Avalon 25 (photo)
25 nylon strings, Spruce soundboard. Includes full set of flip-style sharping levers and a foldable custom case.
$2595.00
Celtic II (photo)
34 nylon strings, ranging from C to A. 54 inches high, 25 pounds. Includes full set of sharping levers and case.
$3995.00
Celtic II Staveback (photo)
34 nylon strings, ranging from C to A. 54 inches high, 25 pounds. Includes full set of sharping levers and case.
$4395.00

Catalina 34-String (photo)
34 nylon strings, ranging low C to high A. Choose sharping lever option. Case not included.

$2835.00

Catalina Staveback 34-String
34 nylon strings, ranging low C to high A. Staveback construction. Choose sharping lever option. Case not included.

$3235.00
McCall Lap Harp (photo)
25 nylon strings, Spruce soundboard. A compact body (36 inches high, only 10 pounds) Includes full set of flip-style sharping levers and a foldable custom case.
$2045.00
Axline (photo)
30 nylon strings, Spruce soundboard. Includes full set of flip-style sharping levers and a foldable custom case.
$3395.00
Signature (photo)
36 nylon strings, Spruce soundboard. Includes full set of flip-style sharping levers and a foldable custom case.
$4995.00
Eclipse (photo)
38 nylon strings, Spruce soundboard. Includes full set of flip-style sharping levers and a foldable custom case.
$5295.00
Triplett Folk Harps (Wire Strings)

Known for innovative designs and dedication to quality, Triplett has one of the best warranties in the industry. Wire-strung harps come with a full set of blade-style sharping levers and a foldable custom case. Cases also available separately -- see below.

We don't regularly stock Triplett Harps, but they are available by special order.
Irish Lowheaded 25-String (photo)
C to F range. Includes full set of blade-style sharping levers and a foldable custom case.
$1995.00
Avalon 26-String Lap Harp (photo)
35 inches high, only 12 pounds. C to G range. Features beautiful celtic carvings. Includes full set of blade-style sharping levers and a foldable custom case.
$2695.00
Irish Highheaded 30-String (photo)
C to D range. Includes full set of blade-style sharping levers and a foldable custom case.
$3395.00
Luna Staveback 35-String (photo)
Features pleasing lines and striking Celtic carvings. A to G range. Includes full set of blade-style sharping levers and a foldable custom case.
$5300.00


Triplett Harp Cases

    22-string -- $125.00
    25- and 26-string -- $150.00
    30-string -- $250.00
    34-string -- $280.00
    36- and 38-string -- $320.00


Clarenbridge Harps by Folkcraft

Erin Model
Lightweight folk harp (under 5 lbs), 22 strings (3 octaves, C below middle C to second C above), standard string spacing but less tension than the other models. Solid mahogany with Birch laminate soundboard, 35 inches high. Comes with removeable feet. Loveland sharping levers may be added for $18 per lever. (Click here to order.) List price: $795.00
$715.00

Erin-W
Same as the Erin, but in solid Walnut. Loveland sharping levers may be added for $18 per lever. (Click here to order.) List price: $715.00 Our price: $643.50
Erin Accessories
Erin display stand. List price: $40.00 Our price: $36.00
Erin cordura padded carry bag, lined, with shoulder strap and accessory pocket -- $115.00
Erin nylon padded bag with accessory pocket -- $75.00
Erin string set -- $55.00

Amergin Model (photo)
3-1/2 octave, 27 strings. Pitch range is second G below middle C to third E above. Height: 42 inches. Mahogany with Birch laminate soundboard. Loveland levers on F and C strings. Celtic soundboard decoration is standard. Loveland sharping levers may be added for $18 per lever. (Click here to order.)
Now includes easy slide legs! Height with legs: 55 inches.
List price: $1,695.00 Our price: $1,525.50

Amergin with celtic design carved in neck and post (photo)
Loveland sharping levers may be added for $18 per lever. (Click here to order.)
List price: $1,945.00 Our price: $1,775.00
    Amergin Accessories
    Amergin cordura nylon padded carrying bag with shoulder strap, book & accessory pocket -- $175.00
    Amergin string set -- $100.00

Skya model
4+ octaves, 31 strings. Pitch range is second "E" below middle "C" to the third "G" above. Height: 57". Ash with birch laminate soundboard. Loveland levers on "F," "C" and "B" strings. Celtic soundboard decoration is standard. Loveland sharping levers may be added for $18 per lever. (Click here to order.)
List price: $2,195.00 Our price: $1,975.00
    Skya Accessories
    Skya Cordura padded carrying bag with shoulder strap, book & accessory pocket -- $195.00
    Skya string set -- $136.00

McClain harpMcClain model (pictured at right)
5 octave, 36 strings. Pitch range is second C below middle C to third C above. Full set Loveland levers. Height: 60 inches. Solid Cherry in natural or walnut finish. Shipped by truck or air, freight collect. List price: $3,695.00
Our price: $3,325.50

McClain carrying bag (same features as Erin cordura bag).
List price: $230.00 Our price: $207.00

McClain string set. List price: $165.00
Our price: $148.50


Clarenbridge Harp accessories

Loveland brand sharping levers, for Erin, Amergin and Skya models.
$18.00 each lever
Tuning key for Erin Harp (included with harp purchase)
$7.00
Tuning key for other models (included with harp purchase)
$15.00

Nylon strings, gauges .025 - .045, $7.00 each
Nylon strings, gauges .050 - .060, $7.00 each
Nylon & nylon wound strings, $7.00 each
Bass wire wound strings, $14.30 each