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Catalog > Stringed Instruments > Folk Harps updated May 7, 2013

Dusty Strings Folk Harps

Dusty Strings harps are well-known for their brightness, depth and clarity. They offer an overall balance of tone that delights and inspires both professionals and persons new to playing harp.

Woods: Maple -- light blond with fine figuring; American Black Walnut -- dark brown overall with wide color variations; Bubinga -- an African Rosewood, rich reddish brown; Sapele -- golden red-brown, often with a vivid ribbon pattern to the grain.

All instruments come with a tuning wrench, and a five-year warranty. Most packages include case (see below).

Ravenna | Allegro | FH26 | FH34 | Crescendo 34 | FH36H | FH36S | options | accessories

Allegro 26 Folk Harp
An affordable alternative for the beginner or player on a budget. 26 strings, sharping levers on all F and C strings. Photos and more information
  • Solid mahogany sides and back
  • Laminate soundboard
  • Playing legs or stand included
  • Full set of Loveland sharping levers
  • Cases
    -- The CE26 ($95.00) has foam padding with a cordura exterior, zipper closing, shoulder strap, and an exterior pocket for music and other accessories. D-rings attach optional pack straps, which allow the harp to balance comfortably on the back.
    -- The CD26 ($175.00) is the deluxe version with more substantial foam, a plush interior, and two exterior accessory pockets, one of which has slots for four legs. D-rings attach optional pack straps, which allow the harp to balance comfortably on the back.

    $1525.00

Ravenna 26 Folk Harp
For the discriminating and budget-minded beginner, traveler, teacher, or student, the 26-string Ravenna fills many needs with its affordability, reliability, portability, and its rich and satisfying sound. Photos and more information
  • Laminated Birch soundboard and soundbox (soundbox finished with black ash-grained vinyl veneer)
  • Neck & pillar are solid ash
  • Same range as the Allegro harp
  • Pre-drilled lever holes makes it easy to install additional levers at any time
  • No sharping levers -- add $150 for C and F levers, $400 for full set of levers
  • Not included: drop-down playing leg -- short leg for sitting ($50) or long leg for sitting or standing ($65)

    $695.00

Ravenna 34 Folk Harp
34 strings, nearly 5 full octaves. Photos and more information
  • Laminated Birch soundboard and soundbox (soundbox finished with black ash-grained vinyl veneer)
  • Neck & pillar are solid ash
  • Drop-down playing leg
  • Comes with C, F, and B sharping levers
  • Pre-drilled lever holes makes it easy to install additional levers at any time
  • $300 for full set of levers
  • Not included: drop-down playing leg -- add $65 (for sitting or standing)

    $1595.00

Ravenna options:
  • Colors can be added on neck and soundbox: Black -- $50.00 Green or Burgundy -- $160.00
  • Ravenna Stand (supports the harp in playing position):
    Ravenna 26 Stand (four 12-inch legs) -- $99.00
    Ravenna 34 Stand (four 5-inch legs) -- $99.00
FH26 package: 26 strings, full sharping levers and matching leg set -- photos and more information
  • chrome-plated tuning pins
  • multi-color soundboard binding
  • figured, book-matched hardwood soundboard veneer
  • padded, zippered carrying case with shoulder strap
  • tuning wrench, instructional book and cassette
  • includes matching leg set with zippered carrying case

    Walnut -- $2315.00
    Maple -- $2315.00
    Bubinga -- $2515.00
    Sapele -- $2215.00
    Figured Cherry -- $2515.00

FH26 Double-Strung package
Same specs as FH26, with two parallel rows of strings that dramatically expand the arranging potential of this very portable harp. Includes a full set of sharping levers on both sets of strings, and a case. Photos and more information

    Maple -- $3455.00
    Bubinga -- $3745.00
    Figured Cherry -- $3745.00
Crescendo 34
Same style and range as FH34. Solid walnut construction, laminated soundboard, Loveland full set of sharping levers. Photos and more information
    $2995.00
FH34 package: includes case and wrench. Photos and more information

Carmac sharping levers and other options

    Walnut -- $4695.00
    Maple -- $4695.00
    Sapele -- $4495.00
    Bubinga -- $4995.00
    Figured cherry -- $4495.00
FH36H Package: The FH36 has a "hybrid stave back." It has a rectangular soundbox with inset facets on the upper corners to make it more comfortable to play. Includes case and wrench.
Photos and more information

Carmac sharping levers and other options

    Walnut -- $5195.00
    Maple -- $5195.00
    Bubinga -- $5495.00
    Sapele -- $4995.00
    Figured Cherry -- $5495.00
FH36S Package: includes case and wrench. Same great features as FH36H but with an attractive stave back style soundbox. Photos and more information

Carmac sharping levers and other options

    Walnut -- $5895.00
    Maple -- $5895.00
    Bubinga -- $6195.00
    Sapele -- $5695.00
    Figured Cherry -- $6195.00
Options for FH34, FH36H, FH36S
    Camac sharping levers, installed
    FH26 -- $265.00
    FH36H and FH36HS -- $365.00

    Many other options are available to customize your FH harp, such as inlay, finishes, and soundboard veneer. Please visit the Dusty Strings website and contact us about availability.


Dusty Strings Harp Accessories
FH26 harp leg set in maple, walnut, sapele, or bubinga -- $160.00
CE26 case (fits Ravenna 26, Allegro 26, and FH26) -- $95.00
CD26 case (fits Ravenna 26, Allegro 26, and FH26) -- $175.00
CD34 case (fits Ravenna 34, Crescendo 34 and FH34) -- $245.00
CH36 case (fits FH36H and FH36S) -- $455.00
Backpack straps for CD26, CE26, or CD34 cases -- $28.95
Dusty Strings Universal harp tuning wrench -- $62.00
This extremely useful wrench adjusts quickly and easily to fit the tuning pins on any harp. No more searching for a source for a lost wrench! No more using wrenches that almost fit! No more chewing up your tuning pins with socket wrenches! Using the same ergonomic handle (made of bubinga) as our custom harp wrench, the Universal Harp Tuning Wrench is comfortable in the hand, looks great, and works like a charm.
Standard star-socket tuning wrench -- $19.95
Custom folk harp tuning wrench -- $42.00

Harp Strings

Please see the Dusty Strings website's online harp stringing charts to assist you in ordering single strings.

52.5-inch nylon monofilament, specify color and gauge (in inches). -- $2.25
Wound strings, specify exact string:

nylon core and wrap -- $6.50
phosphor bronze core, nylon wrap -- $10.50
steel core, nylon wrap -- $13.00

Complete String Sets

    Allegro 26, Ravenna 26 and FH26 -- $65.00
    FH26 Double-Strung (one side) -- $56.00
    FH36 (built pre-1992) -- $131.00
    FH36B, FH36H and FH36S (all 36-string harps built post-1990) -- $134.00