Good luck in finding the right harp for you, and have a happy holidays. I hope this helps to answer your question somewhat. The difference was so great that I really had to take some time to adjust to it, and after a while, found that I liked it much more. It was darker, and yet had a very… soothing, I guess, quality to the tone. Learn more about the Ogden on Lyon & Healy website. Price does not include international transport. I don’t have a word to describe how it was different, but it was. The Ogden harp comes with a tuning key, transport bag and a 3 year manufacturers limited warranty. Early history of the firm is vague as most of the company records were destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The firm began as a large retailer of sheet music, musical instruments and related merchandise. The strings were not as tight but produced the same note as the tighter strings on my other harp. Lyon & Healy was established in Chicago by George W. I then made the descicion to buy one of my own for various reasons. The strings were very tight, and had a very bright, bell-like voice. Therefore, you just have to try them.Ī great example is that I had been renting a L&H Troubador III and learning on it. I guess what I’m trying to say is NO TWO HARPS ARE THE SAME. Each harpist will have a preference for the sound, the tension, the spacing of pedals and strings. Regardless, it is my understanding that because every harp (and for that matter, every harpist) is different, the quality of the sound, projection, the size and how comfortable it feels is more because of of the specific harp than of the maker. Why else would people tell those stories? If a company has a good background, appears to be successful, and has such stories, then the company must make good harps. Lyon & Healy (Electroacoustic) Style 2000 Concert Grand US26,000.00 HK204,100.00 : Lyon & Healy (Chicago) Petite 40 Straight US11,900.00 HK93,415.00: Concert Grand Straight US13,950.00 HK109,500.00: Concertino Extended US16,000.00 HK125,600.00: Concert Grand Extended US17,000.00 HK133,450.00: Lyon & Healy (Gold Harps & Special. We have had several posts on this board that Venus are of excellent quality and durability, and I’ll rely on that statement. I have had nothing but good experiences with L&H and have no experience with Venus harps.
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