Lyon and Healy Drake 34 String Harp
Lyon and Healy Drake 34 String Harp
Discover the Joy of Harp Playing with the Lyon & Healy Drake: A 34-String Celtic Lever Harp with Eco-Friendly BioCarbon Strings and Dramatic Projection - Perfect for All Skill Levels!
From the illustrious workshop of Lyon & Healy, the Drake is a light-tensioned 34 string celtic lever harp that brings a clear and easy tone for harpists of all ages and levels of play. Whether you are a beginner looking for an accessible harp that will bring joy for years, or a professional in need of a fine “gigging” harp, the Drake is a perfect option. Strung with the Lyon & Healy BioCarbon strings which respects our planet as a powerful string derived from sugar cane. Dramatic projection, long sustain, these harps are inspiring and joyful. Comes with 8” legs (included).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The Drake features a strong maple frame with an Okoume soundboard, the same quality woods used in all Salvi harps.
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The Drake is an excellent harp for all levels. The "student" vs. "professional" distinction is misleading—each model simply offers different features and tones. Professional players often choose "student" models for specific applications.
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The Drake has a lighter, thinner tone compared to high-tension harps, with a stronger, more outbound sound than similar models like the Salvi Mia.
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The Drake is slightly larger with a more outbound, stronger tone. The Mia is slightly smaller with a sweeter but less projecting voice.
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Choose the Drake for a slightly larger sound and more projection; choose the Mia for a sweeter tone in a more compact size. Both are loved by players of all levels.
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Yes, both harps are made with the same quality materials and craftsmanship. The differences are in size and tonal characteristics, not quality.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
DIMENSIONS
Height: 49 1/8" 125 cm
Width: 26 3/4" 68 cm
WEIGHT
22 lbs
10 kg
SOUNDBOARD WIDTH
12 1/2"
32 cm
RANGE
34 strings (lever tension)
1st Oct. A - 6th Oct. C
SOUNDBOARD
Okoume
FINISHES
Natural, Mahogany, Two-tone of Burgundy & Natural
Height: 49 1/8” (125 cm)
Width: 26 3/4” (68 cm)
Weight: 22 lbs (10 kg)
Soundboard Width: 12 1/2” (32 cm)
Range: 34 Strings (1st Octave A - 6th Octave C)
Soundboard: Okoume
