Salvi Harps Titan 38 String Lever Harp
Salvi Harps Titan 38 String Lever Harp
All Italian Craft, the Salvi harps offer a beautifully designed lever harp for players of all levels. A rare harp: 38 strings at very affordable price, this harp offers extended range of play, with over 5 octaves to allow an expansive repertoire yet is a manageable, transportable harp. All European woods create a classic tone - rich and clear - that supports all genres of lever harp performance.
The Titan comes standard with BioCarbon strings. A gut upgrade is available for an additional $150.00
The Salvi Titan is a frequently overlooked giant in the lever harp world, but it is easily one of our absolute favorite instruments in the shop. It hits a rare sweet spot of high value and incredibly high performance. If you want a lever harp that looks, feels, and projects like a premium instrument without a devastating price tag, the Titan stands alone.
Why We Recommend the Salvi Titan
True to its name, the Salvi Titan is a commanding presence, standing beautifully at over five feet tall. Because of its large soundbox architecture, it delivers a profoundly deep, resonant tone that effortlessly fills a room.
Unlike heavy-tension harps that can be tiring for developing hands, the Titan features a beautifully responsive light tension setup. We highly recommend it with Sipario bio-carbon strings, which give the harp an incredibly bright, clear, and articulate voice that speaks the moment your fingers touch the strings. (For players seeking a warmer, traditional feel, gut stringing is also available).
With 38 strings, you gain a critical extra half-octave over standard 34-string models, unlocking a massive classical and contemporary repertoire without needing to constantly manipulate levers.
Built for the Moving Musician
A common hesitation with a full-sized lever harp is transportability. Salvi elegantly solves this. Every Titan from Vermont Violins comes with a masterfully crafted, heavily padded transport cover. Because of the harp's grand scale, the bag features integrated heavy-duty wheels (its own built-in 'landing gear') and ergonomic straps, making it remarkably easy to portage to lessons, recitals, or orchestral gigs.
Height: 59” (150 cm)
Width: 30 3/4” (78 cm)
Weight: 28 lbs (12.7 kg)
Soundboard Width: 13” (34 cm)
Range: 38 Strings (1st Octave C - 6th Octave A)
Soundboard: Birch Wood
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Answer: While the Titan harp is lighter than some larger models, it still benefits from a transport cover with wheels. These wheels make it easier to move indoors and on sidewalks, though they’re not designed for rough terrain like grass.
The wheels on the transport cover are small, so we recommend a dolly for longer distance movements or transport over rough terrain. The 6-wheel dolly makes going up stairs a breeze.
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Answer: Availability can vary, so it's best to contact us directly for the most up-to-date information on our current stock and pricing.
Mahogany is the most popular color, and so is more frequently in stock.
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Answer: Rentals are available to every state in the union including Alaska and Hawaii. Please reach out for shipping information.
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Answer: Yes, the Salvi Titan is indeed strung with BioCarbon strings, which are made from a durable sugar cane derivative, offering a unique and resilient playing experience.
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Answer: Both the Lyon and Healy Ogden and the Salvi Titan are high-quality harps, but they cater to different preferences.
The Ogden has 34 high-tension primarily gut strings. The Titan has 38 lower-tension bio-carbon strings. The Ogden therefore is sometimes called a pre-pedal harp as its tensions and string spacing is similar to pedal harp.
The Titan’s large size, lower tension and bio-carbon strings combines to make a formidable sound that projects yet can be played in a spritely and joyful fashion.
The Ogden is known for its rich, resonant sound and is typically well-suited for both intermediate and advanced players.
Ultimately, the choice depends on personal preference and playing style.
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Answer: Yes, the gut strings option is available at an additional cost. The gut / bio-carbon option is less frequently ordered and often requires a longer lead time than the all bio-carbon version.
Gut strings offer a warmer and more complex tone and is more similar to a traditional Grand floor-harp. They are however more temperamental: They break more frequently and are harder to keep in tune.
