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The
Ashdown,
designed in 1993, was born out of the increasing use of harps
in traditional Celtic music. This
lighter-strung
lever harp is ideal for playing fast, delicate ornamentation in Irish
music, or as an accompanying instrument to the voice - for which its
bright, silky resonance is perfectly suited.
The
most popular wood for harp making is maple, but the Ashdown’s
slightly softer string tension enables us to use different solid woods,
in particular ash and mahogany.
Because
this harp requires a little less effort to play, it is also particularly
suited to adult players coming to the harp later in life.
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Strings: |
34 |
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Range: |
1st A
to 6th C |
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Height with Feet: |
119cm,
47in |
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Height with legs: |
145cm,
57in |
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Extreme Width: |
70cm,
27.5in |
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Weight: |
8.2kg,
18lbs |
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Folk gauge
stringing
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Frame
made from Ash or Mahogany wood
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All
brass semitone levers
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Soundboard of finest European Sitka Spruce
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Available with or without legs
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Hand-painted and carved decoration available
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5 year
warranty
"Not
only is it a beautiful instrument, but a lovely piece of furniture which
has been much admired by visitors"
SUSAN
Click
here to see Harriet Earis playing her Ashdown Harp
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Ash Satin with legs
Mahogany Satin
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