Salvi Harps pre-announces Newest Harp: the M2
VERMONT VIOLINS NEWSROOM – Esteemed Italian harp artisan Salvi Harps has officially pre-announced the Salvi M2, a highly anticipated 34-string lever harp engineered to democratize access to world-class acoustic engineering.
Joining the previously released 38-string T2, the new M2 completes Salvi's innovative 'Start & Play' duet line. Designed to blend a sleek, contemporary European aesthetic with entry-level price accessibility, the M2 represents an uncompromised structural offering from one of the world's premier families of harp lutherie.
- Product Launched: M2 34 Strings Lever Harp by Salvi (Low-Tension Architecture), Now Available for Pre-Order at Vermont Violins
- Material Science: BioCarbon, Silkgut®, and Calibrated Lever Wire
- Acoustic Profile: A rich and balanced sound.
- Target Segment: Student, Easy Transport, and Budget-Conscious Performers
High-Performance Ergonomics for Next-Generation Harpists
While the Salvi M2 is engineered on a smaller, travel-friendly chassis, its acoustic output remains remarkably robust. Traditional small-format harps often sacrifice resonance, bass projection, and structural stability to achieve portability. Salvi has bypassed this compromise by optimizing the internal air volume of the body and leveraging advanced string tension metrics.
The M2 is intentionally calibrated with a lower-tension string layout. This design choice addresses a major pedagogical hurdle in the harp community, making the instrument exceptionally easy to play for a wide spectrum of harpists:
Younger Players: The reduced physical footprint and accessible spacing are ideally scaled for children with limited arm reach, allowing for correct ergonomic alignment without straining shoulder or back muscles.
Adult Enthusiasts: For adults seeking a highly responsive, comfortable, and therapeutic playing experience, the low-tension setup yields immediate acoustic rewards under a minimal finger pluck weight.
Mobile Professionals: Compact and lightweight enough for effortless vehicle loading, the M2 serves as an elite, ultra-portable performance harp for gigging musicians, therapeutic harpists, and ensembles.
Advanced Hybrid String Matrices: Pure Tone and Carbon Ecology
The acoustic hallmark of the 'Start & Play' duet (M2 and T2) is Salvi’s advanced, low-tension hybrid string composition. Rather than relying on traditional gut strings—which are highly sensitive to shifting ambient humidity and temperature—the M2 features a modern, sustainable string matrix:
BioCarbon Strings: Utilizing cutting-edge plant-derived polymers, these strings deliver the powerful projection and acoustic brightness of carbon fiber while drastically reducing environmental manufacturing impacts.
Silkgut® Elements: Formulated to replicate the warm, round, and rich tonal envelope of natural gut strings, this synthetic compound ensures rock-solid tuning stability, higher break resistance, and rapid settling times.
Calibrated Bass Wires: Low-tension core wires round out the lower register, ensuring the 34-string compass delivers a commanding, deep bass resonance that belies its compact frame.
Expanding the New England Harp Community: Launching in Lebanon, NH
The pre-announcement of the Salvi M2 perfectly aligns with an exciting new chapter for Vermont Violins. We are thrilled to reveal that we will soon have our brand-new Harp Center, opening soon in Lebanon, New Hampshire!
This dedicated showroom expansion will provide the New England music community with unprecedented, hands-on access to premium levers, pedals, and student harps, alongside expert luthier-guided fittings, structural maintenance, and acoustic regulation.
Because the M2 is positioned at a more accessible price point than Salvi's current standard lineup of full-size lever harps, initial international production allocations are expected to fill rapidly.
Pre-Order your M2 Harp today!
The newest offer from Salvi Harps, the M2 offers a budget-friendly European harp to replace the Mia. With 34 strings, the M2 is the smaller version of the T2 and is string with a combination of BioCarbon and Silkgut (and copper) to achieve a bright and uplifted tone that sings across 4+ octaves A1 = C6. For those familiar with the Mia, the M2 has a similar frame, but a narrower soundboard, still of Okume wood.
This is a great harp for anyone wanting a silky sound, not overwhelming in volume, with sufficient strings for advanced repertoire. It will offer wonderful tone for a lifetime of playing and is small enough and light enough for convenient portability. Backed by the Salvi Harp name of excellence, this is a wonderful new harp that will exceed all expectations!
*This article was released by Vermont Violins on June 4, 2026. For media inquiries, product information access, or scheduling availability regarding our imported instrument collections, contact us directly at info@vermontviolins.com* or text us at 802 648 6371