Lyon and Healy Ogden 34 String Harp
Lyon and Healy Ogden 34 String Harp
Experience Unmatched Versatility and Professional Sound with the Lyon & Healy Ogden
A Lightweight 34-String Celtic Lever Harp
From the illustrious workshop of Lyon & Healy, the Ogden is a professional 34 string celtic lever harp that brings a clear tone that projects to any venue from the home studio to the large performance hall. While highly tensioned, the Ogden also has a lighter weight (only 28 lbs!), making it easy to transport without compromise to tone or projection. This is one of Lyon and Healy’s most popular harp offering professional tone at an affordable price. PRICE INCLUDES THE TRAVEL BAG!!!
Sound & Playability
The Ogden replicates the high-tension feel and full-bodied sound of a traditional pedal harp. Its Pacific Northwest Spruce soundboard delivers deep projection, making it sound far larger than its compact physical size suggests.
Ideal For
Students & Beginners: Recommended by harp instructors as the gold-standard training harp for students aiming to move to a 47-string pedal harp.
Therapeutic Musicians: Portable enough for hospital and bedside therapy work.
Budget-Conscious Professionals: Delivers Lyon & Healy’s signature tone in an accessible, mid-range investment.
Height: 53” (135 cm)
Width: 28” (71 cm)
Weight: 28 lbs (12.7 kg)
Soundboard Width: 14” (36 cm)
Range: 34 Strings (1st Octave A - 6th Octave C)
Soundboard: Sitka Spruce (domestic)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The Ogden is a high-tension "pre-pedal" harp with gut strings and a big, warm tone, while the Drake is a lighter-tension Celtic-style harp with synthetic strings, faster response, and a thinner tone.
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The Ogden is a 34-string "pre-pedal" lever harp strung like a pedal harp with high-tension gut strings, known for its warm, complex sound and rich history.
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The Ogden uses high-tension gut strings, similar to pedal harps.
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The Ogden requires more finger strength and features gut strings that break more frequently, making it more challenging than lower-tension harps. It's best suited for players transitioning to pedal harps.
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The tension and string spacing closely resemble pedal harps, making it an ideal preparation instrument before moving to a full pedal harp.
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Choose the Ogden for warm, sophisticated tone and preparation for pedal harp; choose the Drake for Celtic music, easier playability, and lower maintenance; choose the Boulevard for pedal-like tension in compact dimensions.
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The Drake requires less maintenance with its synthetic strings, while the Ogden's gut strings break more frequently and need regular attention.
