Gear4Music Harps - “What Harp Should I Buy?”

“What Harp Should I Buy?”

Gear4Music Harps

Posted by Eileen Korby on 6 June, 2022 at 7:01 pm

Hi,

Does anyone have a Gear4Music harp? They seem to be the ultimate lowest priced harp on the planet. I know you get what you pay for, but for a complete beginner, the lowest cost might be best to start and see if I want to stick with it.

I saw a YouTube video on the Gear4Music harp and the video presenter said it was adequate.

If anyone actually owns one, I would love to hear about it. Did it fall apart? Do the levers work appropriately?

As an aside, I own a 19-string Warning harp, which is made from cardboard. So even presswood would be a step up for me. Plus, it would have more strings.

I’d really like to hear about personal experience with these Gear4Music harps. I could get a 22-string or 29-string. Both very affordable.

Judiann replied 1 year, 11 months ago 2 Members · 8 Replies
8 Replies

Eileen Korby

Member
6 June, 2022 at 7:54 pm

Hi,

I guess I wasn’t clear. By lessons, I meant the lessons on this website, not with a private teacher.
Eileen Korby

Member
6 June, 2022 at 7:59 pm

Thank you for your reply. You recommend the Ravenna Dusty Strings over the Fullsicle? It’s a bit more expensive, but not very much so.
Eileen Korby

Member
6 June, 2022 at 8:41 pm

Wow! Thank you for all your helpful advice!
Eileen Korby

Member
6 June, 2022 at 8:44 pm

I’m looking at the Dusty Strings webpage on the Ravenna. I see the option for the Camac levers. I also see an option for gut strings. Is that a worthwhile upgrade, or not important?
Judiann

Member
6 June, 2022 at 11:00 pm

@eileen.korby Hi, Eileen — You’re so smart to be doing some research before purchasing your harp. I agree with the advice @titia.stultitia has given you. I started by renting a Ravenna 34 and ended up purchasing it. It has nylon strings, and I’ve been very happy with it.
- Eileen Korby
  
  Member
  7 June, 2022 at 4:10 am
  
  Hi. I’m glad you like the Ravenna 34. Do you find 34 strings complete? No loss not having 36?
  
  Thanks!
  - Judiann
    
    Member
    7 June, 2022 at 5:51 am
    
    @eileen.korby A 36-string Dusty has two higher strings than a Ravenna 34. Both harps’ lowest notes are the same: the C two octaves below middle C. I do use the lowest strings. However, I’ve never missed those highest two strings. I play mostly Celtic music, and very rarely play anything that goes higher than the D two octaves above middle C. That means my Ravenna’s four highest strings are almost never used. If it were a 36-string Dusty, then there would be six unused high strings.
Eileen Korby

Member
7 June, 2022 at 12:01 am

Thank you for your replies! And advice.