The Dusty Strings Ravenna 34 is, without question, our single best-selling harp. We have sold hundreds of them — to children, to octogenarians, to beginners and working musicians alike, coast to coast from Hawaii to Alaska. When teachers recommend a first serious lever harp, the Ravenna 34 is overwhelmingly the instrument they name. This is a harp that earns that reputation every single time.

Why the Ravenna 34 Is in a Class of Its Own

Designed and hand-built in Seattle, Washington, the Ravenna 34 is a 100% American-made instrument. Dusty Strings engineered it to deliver professional-grade playability and tonal quality at an accessible price — and they achieved it by being genuinely clever about construction, not by cutting corners on materials or hardware.

The result is a harp with 34 strings spanning a full four-plus octaves, giving players every note they need for classical repertoire, Celtic and folk traditions, contemporary music, and everything in between. The solid ash neck and pillar construction provides structural integrity and tonal warmth, while the laminated soundbox keeps the price grounded and adds real-world durability — this harp travels, and it holds up.

Sound That Fills the Room

For players moving up from a smaller instrument — a Fullsicle, a 26-string entry harp, or any compact beginner model — the Ravenna 34's tonal range is a genuine revelation. It produces a strong, uplifting tone with remarkable projection for a lever harp. Players who have made this transition consistently describe it as the moment the harp became a real musical instrument for them.

Built for Real Life

At just 25 pounds, the Ravenna 34 is genuinely portable without sacrificing presence. The stave-back soundbox design provides ergonomic comfort during extended playing sessions — a detail that matters more than most buyers anticipate. Dusty Strings' proprietary toggle string system means even beginners can change strings without tying knots, removing one of the most common points of anxiety for new harpists.

The nylon strings are durable, break less frequently than gut, and are straightforward to replace. The available padded transport cover — with padded straps, protective pockets, and room for the stand — makes this harp ready for wherever music takes you: recitals, farmers markets, Celtic sessions, ferry crossings, and everything in between.

A Harp Players Keep for Life

We tell customers this is a beginner harp, and that is true. What we also tell them — because it is equally true — is that the majority of Ravenna 34 owners never replace it. This is an instrument capable of accompanying a player through an entire musical life. It does not cap your potential; it grows with you.

Our prices include all the levers fully installed. If you want an unlevered or partially levered harp, please call us for pricing.

Most people find that raising the Ravenna 34 about 5 inches off the floor is a comfortable height for playing, and you can choose either a drop-down leg or a stand to achieve this. The drop-down leg slides into playing position with the twist of a knob, adjusts to any height, and retracts back into the harp when you're done playing. The removable stand raises the harp about 5 inches (8-inch and 12-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 small box or step-stool while playing.

• 34 strings, 4¾ octaves

• Laminated birch soundbox

• Comfortable staveback design

• Options for a full or partial set of Loveland sharping levers

- Ravenna harps require special shipping. We will contact you to arrange shipping after you place your order.-