Ravenna 26 Lever Harp by Dusty Strings - Black
Ravenna 26 Lever Harp by Dusty Strings - Black
Playing the harp is much easier and more enjoyable when you have an instrument that sounds good and functions well, and this is the driving concept behind the Ravenna models. To provide the best performance, the Ravenna is made with the same high-quality hardware and materials as our more expensive models. So, in order to meet our goal of affordability for the most budget-conscious harpists, Dusty Strings came up with an innovative construction technique that reduces the time we put into building them. They also priced separately all the accessories and options that are useful but not immediately essential, which is why the base price includes just the instrument and a tuning wrench. Each person can add exactly what they want or need to fit their budget.
Not just for beginners, the Ravenna 26 is a great harp for anyone who needs something small and portable. It has a remarkably full and bright sound for its size, and features our characteristic tuning stability and even string tension. The staveback soundbox provides an extra level of playing comfort.
Our prices include all the levers fully installed. If you want an unlevered or partially levered harp, please call us for pricing.
Unless the harp is being played by a small child, you will probably want a drop-down leg or a stand to raise it up to a comfortable height. The drop-down leg slides into playing position with the twist of a knob, can be adjusted to any height, and retracts back into the harp when you're done playing. The removable stand raises it about 12 inches (8-inch and 5-inch legs are also available) and holds it steady on four legs. If neither option fits in the budget, you can set it up on a step-stool while playing.
The CE26 or CD26 case makes this harp easy to take in the car or carry on the subway. The CE26 does a good job of giving basic protection to the harp. The CD26 is thicker and has more pockets, including separate, protective compartments to hold the stand base and legs. Both have optional backpack straps.
26 strings, 3½ octaves
Laminated birch soundbox
Comfortable staveback design
**Ravenna Harps require special shipping. We will contact you to arrange shipping after you place your order**
For the beginner player, not yet ready to commit to a purchase, we offer a 24-month Rent With Ownership plan: 24 Monthly payments of $105.75 each with the option to return the harp at any time, with no further commitment. The rental harp is the Ravenna-26, fully levered with the deluxe bag, tuning wrench, and stand with 12" legs.
For a more advanced player, or someone looking for an instrument with greater versatility, we recommend the Ravenna-34 which is also available on a 24-month Rent With Ownership plan of $162.00/month. These harps come outfitted with a deluxe bag, tuning wrench, and stand with 5" legs.
These harps come in a number of different colors and styles which are available by special order.
The Ravenna-26 and Ravenna-34 Harps are kept in stock and available for purchase for a base price of $1,645 (26 string) or $2,695 (34 string), which can be applied to one of our in-house Financing Plans for low interest over 12 months. Other models of Dusty Strings Harps are available for 12 months, interest-free financing; please call for prices and delivery times.
