Purchasing a pedal harp is one of the most significant financial and artistic decisions a harpist will ever make. At Vermont Violins' Harp Center, we guide players through this decision every day — and when someone is ready to make that leap, the Lyon & Healy Style 85 CG is the instrument we recommend most confidently.

The Style 85 CG is the entry point to Lyon & Healy's professional series, and that distinction matters enormously. Unlike student-grade pedal harps such as the Chicago or Daphne lines, the Style 85 is built to professional concert specifications — meaning this is not a harp you outgrow. It is a harp you grow into, and play for the rest of your life.

Built by the World's Finest Pedal Harp Maker

Lyon & Healy has been the undisputed leader in pedal harp manufacturing for over a century. Crafted in Chicago, Illinois, the Style 85 CG features a solid brass action mechanism, full professional regulation, and the construction integrity that earns every Lyon & Healy instrument its heirloom status. These are instruments passed down through generations — not traded in within a few years.

Full Concert Grand Dimensions — No Compromises

The "CG" designation stands for Concert Grand, and this harp delivers exactly that. With 47 strings and a standing height of approximately 73 inches, the Style 85 CG produces the full-throated, room-filling sound that no student pedal harp can replicate. If you have been playing lever harps — a Troubadour, an Ogden, or even a Prelude 40 — the tonal difference when you sit down at an 85 CG is transformative. Players consistently describe it as the moment the harp truly opens up.

Stately Elegance, Thoughtfully Restrained

The Style 85 CG is distinguished by its dignified simplicity. A beautifully fluted column, hand-painted vine ornamentation on the soundboard, and restrained solid brass action plates create an instrument that is visually commanding without being ornate. It commands any room — a home studio, a teaching space, a living room — with quiet authority.

Available in three finishes:

• Natural — showcases the full warmth and grain of the wood, with beautiful green undertones unique to each instrument

• Mahogany — a rich, deep brown with subtle red warmth, refined and timeless

• Ebony — a bold, striking black finish that pairs beautifully alongside a concert piano

A Smart Investment, with Accessible Financing

The Style 85 CG falls within Vermont Violins' low-interest, extended-term financing program — up to 25,000 over five years. This is precisely what makes the professional series accessible to serious players who are ready to invest in a lifetime instrument rather than a stepping stone. The price difference between the Style 85 and a student pedal harp is narrower than most buyers expect, and the return — in sound, construction quality, longevity, and resale value — is substantial.

Lyon & Healy backs this instrument with an extended manufacturer's warranty, and the Style 85 CG holds its value exceptionally well in the pre-owned market. When you buy this harp, you are making a decision your future self will thank you for.

Vermont Violins Harp Center — Expertise You Can Trust

Our Harp Center specialists have guided hundreds of players through the pedal harp selection process. We invite you to contact us, visit our South Burlington showroom, or schedule a virtual consultation to discuss whether the Style 85 CG is the right fit for where you are in your journey. This is not a purchase to make in a hurry — and we are here to make sure you get it right.

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