I tried the cheapest 36-string Celtic harp on the market - Gear4music 800 euro harp unboxing review

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  • @connieLo87365
    @connieLo87365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    There are way too many bullies on sites making fun of people with cheep harps or lyres or beginners that only want to play therapeutically Thank You for doing this. You are beautiful. So are your many harps.

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh, this is so nice of you dear Connie! I couldn’t agree more with you - there’s no reason anyone should feel bad about their instrument and i really wish more people would have access to the magic of harp. I also love everything you do to encourage harp learners (I love the Facebook page you created for this!) and I really look up to you for the amazing support you give to all harpists so I’m so honored you would leave such a comment here 🥰 thank you!!

    • @atheistium
      @atheistium 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@mariannebouvettemusic This has actually been a huge barrier for me as the recommended harps (even at 2nd hand) so these "cheap" harps are my only affordable option. Your videos have really helped so I'm finally going to save up for a few months and buy one of these cheaper options!

  • @peaceweaver3
    @peaceweaver3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I really appreciate your desire to share more budget friendly harp options! I couldn’t afford a harp for many years, not even an entry level one. I hope others don’t experience as much discouragement and frustration as I did, not being able to fulfill their harp playing dreams! Thanks so much for this! :-)

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much Crystal for your appreciation!It’s so sad to hear about the long years of frustration you had to go through. And I know that what we call “budget” harps are still incredibly expensive, they’re cheap in comparison with standard harps but sadly that still doesn’t make them affordable for everyone :( so I’m always on the lookout for “harp hacks” that would make this lovely instrument accessible to all. Best musical wishes to you ❤️

    • @spottedgoats7048
      @spottedgoats7048 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's exactly what I am going through and I am afraid of putting money on a cheap harp that is too difficult to work with because even the cheap prices are too big an amount to waste!

  • @AltoonaYourPiano
    @AltoonaYourPiano 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love how even the cheapest harp sounds so amazing when you play it

  • @thomasciul8932
    @thomasciul8932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've been working in the classically music business for many many years. Woman that play the harp are always beautiful!

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I agree! They say diamonds are a girls best friend but it isn’t true. It’s the harp! Best beauty accessory ever 😉😉😉

  • @xntricity6446
    @xntricity6446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This harp is now €1000 new but looks like best value for beginners, picking up a used version of this for €600 on Saturday which is a bargain 😁 thanks again for your demo.

  • @vivianwilson1271
    @vivianwilson1271 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    DELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAINING !!! SPONTANEOUS , CAREFREE AND RELAXING !!! SOME REALLY GREAT MUSIC COMES IN UNGUARDED AND UNFETTERED MOMENTS!!!V.W.

  • @patriciafriedson8860
    @patriciafriedson8860 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow! That is a very nice harp! I so much agree with the quest to find affordable but worth it harps for students - and oneself! You are absolutely right that many who would love to learn the harp can not afford an instrument. But this looks and sounds like a real possibility. (I have even considered recommending cardboard harps, of which there are a few. Some not so bad at all.) This, tho, has 36 strings (!) And wow ... it''s lovely. I'm encouraged. And i can't wait to see what you paint on it! My Beloved suggests (he says if you have not already thought of it) tracing outlines of the different parts of the harp you might want to paint on, and then letting yourself doodle and experiment on them. He figures you are already thinking of this, but he is feeling very chatty today. He also said he loved hearing the Game of Thrones theme on this new harp. Not so much because of the series, but because he feels the music holds the essence of "adventure in a worthy cause," and that is something people really need. He said "the inspiration comes through loud and clear on that harp. " I agree. Also, just wanted to mention i love your light sea-blue-green outfit. Somehow it is like something a Mermaid would wear when she felt like saying: "A Mermaid, yes! But I also have legs. That is just how the magic is!" Thank You so Much for this cheerful, hopeful video!

  • @Pythonaria
    @Pythonaria 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have looked at these harps and went through a will I/won't I decision time and decided on won't. About 4 years ago I purchased a (Chinese) digital grand piano from Gear4Music. I was not disappointed. It is a lovely instrument to play and look at so very happy with that (piano is my first and main instrument). As far as harps go, I have a small Pakistani built harp (22 string) that I bought second-hand about 12 years ago. The sound's not bad but the levers don't work very well. Sadly, the soundboard is now cracked as is the frame itself. I think I will wait until I can get a decent harp. I've tried a Dusty Strings Ravenna 34 and fell in love with it. Great video to let us know how the cheap harp sounds and thankyou for uploading this video.

    • @Pythonaria
      @Pythonaria 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Further to my original comment, unfortunately the Ravenna 34 is now well out of my price range having jumped up in price to over £3000. I'm an amateur, self-taught (and not very good) so now seriously looking at Gear4Music's 36 string in black. It sounds really nice and seems to have quite a mellow sound to it. At £849 it's a good price too.

  • @spottedgoats7048
    @spottedgoats7048 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love you to compare the muzikkon harp, gear for music and the Rainbow harp for dyslexics.

  • @CelticMedievalGuitar
    @CelticMedievalGuitar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GOOD PURCHASE... GREETINGS FROM CELTIC ITALY

    • @DjSkillerTV
      @DjSkillerTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you like it after 1 year? Was it worth it, any issues? I'm thinking between buying this one or some harp from muzikkon 28-29 strings.

  • @DerErzaehler1
    @DerErzaehler1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thankyou for your review on Gear4music! - I just received a little 22 string Gear4music today. I was very sceptical, when I got it. And then I had the same experience as you! Good material, nice gear, convenient sound. Hence, I was wondering, if I could replace my 34 string borrowed one from a professional with one from Gear4music. And tonight I found your review! You convinced me. Hearing the sound of your 36 string, I decided to order the 36 string of Gear4music myself. I hope I will be as happy as you. If you teach Celtic harp and you,'re not too far from me, maybe you could give me lessons. I live in East Belgium and you play without notes. 🤔☺️👍

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, thanks so much Harry for sharing this, this is wonderful to hear! I hope you will enjoy both your 22 string and 36 string harps. I give Skype classes if you’re interested, you can contact me at info@celticizemeandjazzmeup.com. Best wishes with your harp journey ❤️

    • @virginielascaux2614
      @virginielascaux2614 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bonjour , je regarde sérieusement cette harpe et j'aurais aimé avoir votre avis sur celle ci depuis que vous l'avez, je lis beaucoup de choses négatives sur les leviers c'est ce qui me freine pour l'acheter. Quel est votre avis sur cette harpe ? Avec mes remerciements

    • @DerErzaehler1
      @DerErzaehler1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@virginielascaux2614 Salut, Virginia. Je dois dire, que tes raisons pour douter la qualité de cette / ces harpe(s) sont correctes: Il y a vraimentbun probleme. Les deux harpes que j'ai m'achetés ont le même problème. Je te conseille de ne pas acheter ce type des harpes.

    • @virginielascaux2614
      @virginielascaux2614 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Bonsoir , merci beaucoup pour votre réponse ainsi que votre avis honnête, je vais attendre de pouvoir m'offrir une camac alors ! Bonne soirée 😊

  • @lorikirkwood5414
    @lorikirkwood5414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am very upset with You Tube for putting other video choices in at the end of the video! They are in the way! I can read the pros but not the cons. I can read the conclusion, but Aaargh! I want to know what the cons say too. I come across this problem often in other videos also. Can you let You Tube know this is a bad idea? I don't know how. They could put them in when the video is actually over, PLEASE.

    • @lurklingX
      @lurklingX 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      in editing you have to give a longer period of time (like filler or nothingness buffer. youtube puts the suggestions automatically). i was disappointed also since i couldn't really read the summary.

  • @Sandy-i9p4f
    @Sandy-i9p4f ปีที่แล้ว

    Moi j'ai commandé une harpe Gear4Music 22 cordes 😃 Merci pour vos vidéos sur cette 36 cordes, car je n'ai pas trouvé beaucoup d'enregistrements pour écouter le son des harpes Gear4Music. Mais j'ai leur petite 12 cordes qui est toute choupi, et qui a un son ravissant 😊 et je constate que cette 36 cordes a une très jolie voix. (Bien plus belle que toutes les Roosebeck que j'ai pu entendre !) Alors j'ai bon espoir pour ma 22 cordes ; en espérant que les leviers de demi-tons seront fonctionnels 🤞

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah zut! A quelques jours près, Muzikkon s’apprête à sortir une fantastique harpe bardique dont je dois publier une demo à la fin du mois, elle aurait pu vous intéresser! Mais j’espère que vous serez contente de votre nouvelle compagne, vous m’en donnerez des nouvelles 🥰

    • @Sandy-i9p4f
      @Sandy-i9p4f ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mariannebouvettemusic 😶 mais c'est très intéressant ! Surtout que j'ai tellement hésité entre Gear4Music et Muzikkon ! Je tiens à suivre cette affaire 😁 une chance, je peux encore annuler ma commande; c'est tout frais, et du coup attendre votre présentation de la petite nouvelle bardique. C'est un achat important pour moi donc je préfère avoir un maximum d'options (dans la mesure où les harpes de luxe sont hors-budget pour moi hélas) merci pour le scoop 😊

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Sandy-i9p4f je vous contacte en MP!

  • @rosascreativeworks5403
    @rosascreativeworks5403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Y'all can never have enough harps. LOL @#$% Sounds better than my harp. But I have trouble tuning mine without breaking strings. Ugh. Oh well. You are a talented player! 😊

  • @MrPanchoak
    @MrPanchoak 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It sounds better than the harp I made in my living room.!

  • @l.a.k
    @l.a.k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are the levers in the right place, and is the string tension okay? How has the instrument held up over the past few months?

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes the levers are perfectly adjusted (which was a surprise to me!) - they are a little bit on the hard side compared to my camac levers but no show stopper really! yes the string tension is great, not too light! and yes the instrument has held up perfectly since I bought this! You can hear me play it again in the video I posted this week: th-cam.com/video/8xOHZuXjySw/w-d-xo.html

  • @vickyd418
    @vickyd418 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    😍❤️beautiful!

  • @Sarah-iz6zx
    @Sarah-iz6zx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the first song you played??? Sounds beautiful, i hope i can play as well as you at some point😍💕💕

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much Sarah 🥰! The song is a composition called “7 kingdom ballad” (there is a play along video here: th-cam.com/video/XPL5OBuhxz4/w-d-xo.html). Harp is a magical instrument, wishing you the best in your personal harp journey ❤️

    • @Sarah-iz6zx
      @Sarah-iz6zx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you soo muucchh
      I will give my best learning the harp when i can afford one!💕

  • @ΆγγεΤαβ
    @ΆγγεΤαβ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm in love, LOVE L O V E with harps ever since i was a little kid. I've tried to quench my thirst for music by playing any kind of instrument i could get my hands on. Thoughout my life I've learned how to play the piano, the guitar , the ukelele and even the violin (although it took me a loong loong time to say that I can play without making people's ears bleed.) And STILL , I havent managed to save money for a harp because I always knew they were too hard to afford and I'd probably need and use the money for something else the moment i got half the amount needed saved up. At least now , i have a chance ! Thank you for letting us know about this manufacturer's existence ! I will try my best and maybe in a year... Who knows !

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Άγγε Ταβ thanks for your beautiful comment! I hope your harp dream comes true sooner than later. And having learnt other instruments including piano you will pick it up in no time! Best wishes ❤️

    • @ΆγγεΤαβ
      @ΆγγεΤαβ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mariannebouvettemusic Thank you so much ~! Best of Luck to you too ~!!!

  • @SDRockman
    @SDRockman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Play the Battletoads riff on it, that would be cool to hear on a Harp.

  • @takkmoran9770
    @takkmoran9770 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well Marianne, from the point of view of someone who's not a harpist, definitely not a perfectionist and about half tone deaf, I thought it sounded pretty good. And $900 US, that's still quite a chunk of change to me. Nice video though! Keep up the great work and stay safe!!!

  • @jerboaaaa
    @jerboaaaa ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing - what's your final opinion on this instrument?

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very reliable and very decent!

    • @jerboaaaa
      @jerboaaaa ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mariannebouvettemusic
      I ended up going for the Salvi Aurora... well, that escalated quickly! Hahaha

  • @PaisLeysaSkye
    @PaisLeysaSkye 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you ever share the finished painted harp!? :)

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahaha after 2 years I still haven’t wrapped my mind around the design I want to paint on it! Still noodling with the thought 😊

    • @PaisLeysaSkye
      @PaisLeysaSkye 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mariannebouvettemusic I’ve got loads of ideas but can’t pick just one ! It’s tough , I get it, 😊🎶

    • @lurklingX
      @lurklingX 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mariannebouvettemusic dang. here i was, hoping i'd be in luck to see a before/after since i'm seeing this 2yrs late! why not just start with a base color? (i do art. helps to break down projects into simple steps.) and decide on what feel you want to give it. celtic? modern? floral? dragons? if you sort of grab onto a theme, the other decisions come easier, as it is "does this support the vision/idea or no". picking colors is hell for me until i have a theme in mind, as i love a lot of colors/shades. they all sound good. : )

  • @nicibee2139
    @nicibee2139 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can understand you. Stay well Marianne. Yours Nicole

  • @CarlosRamirez-rq9zw
    @CarlosRamirez-rq9zw 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    All this beauty 😍

  • @alicehsu9566
    @alicehsu9566 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the lever work? Or is it out of the due to poor positioning?

  • @Toine_Harrt
    @Toine_Harrt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    J'ai faillit.. mais en fait non ,je vais partir sur le Dusty Strings certainement... mes oreilles sont unanimes ^^ (Je suis ingé son et travaille dans l'audiovisuel) Elle sonne pas mal honnêtement, mais quand tu goûtes aux sont des Dusty par exemples.... il n'y a pas photos !! ^^ Merci pour cette vidéo en tout cas (mm si elle n'est pas totalement bien accordée je pense ;) )

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Merci pour votre commentaire! Je comprends tout à fait votre choix. Moi aussi je préfère mes
      Camac! Cela dit pour des budgets très limités, dans la catégorie des 36 cordes avec leviers fonctionnels, je pense que le rapport qualité-prix de cette harpe est imbattable, et à mon agréable surprise, on peut vraiment se faire plaisir avec. Pour ce qui est de l’accordage, j’ai réalisé la vidéo dans les 30 minutes qui ont suivi le déballage du paquet, et clairement les cordes n’étaient pas encore « faites » mais franchement je m’attendais à bien pire point de vue justesse du son! :) Bien sûr ce n’est pas la Rolls Royce de la harpe, mais c’est un instrument très honorable contrairement aux a priori qu’on peut souvent avoir sur ce genre d’instruments.

    • @Toine_Harrt
      @Toine_Harrt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mariannebouvettemusic Oui absolument, c'est pour ça que je m'orientais sur celle-là au début (avec moins de corde, et je n'aime pas trop son design huhu) jusqu'à ce que je connaisse les prix de la location.... Bon ba voilà, autant se faire la main en loc, et voir ensuite ce qui vaut le coup ^^, moins de 40€/mois ! Encore merci! :)

  •  ปีที่แล้ว

    This one doesn't seem to be bad at all

  • @jondoes8222
    @jondoes8222 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question..Is there tarriff fees and taxes and is shipping reasonable? I want one

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Jon, I just checked Gear4music North American website, sadly this ships from the UK so the delivery costs within the USA are quite high (225 USD) and there will be additional taxes to pay upon delivery 🙁(www.gear4music.com/us/en/Woodwind-Brass-Strings/36-String-Harp-with-Levers-by-Gear4music/1XI6)

  • @OldSlabsides45
    @OldSlabsides45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How is it doing after 1 year of use?

  • @carmenfreeman693
    @carmenfreeman693 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the name of the song you were playing? Thank you for posting. 🙏 🎶

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Carmen! This was an improvisation, I will publish a sheet music transcription soon!

    • @hmr28
      @hmr28 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please let me know when you do. I'll buy it!

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey, just to let you know I posted a free tutorial for this song! You can watch it at th-cam.com/video/XPL5OBuhxz4/w-d-xo.html. Enjoy :)

    • @carmenfreeman693
      @carmenfreeman693 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mariannebouvettemusic Very kind of you. Thank you very much! 🙏 🎶

  • @essalove
    @essalove 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    want to buy camac bardic 27😘

  • @jorgeluishernandez-24k
    @jorgeluishernandez-24k ปีที่แล้ว

    necesito los datos para comprar, quiero uno

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  ปีที่แล้ว

      La compre en gear4music.com pero parece que de momento está agotada :(

  • @texacomann
    @texacomann 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sounds good IF you can play! 😂😂😂

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@texacomann harp is a very forgiving instrument! Even harp beginners sound lovely! (says the mother of a brave violin student :))))

    • @texacomann
      @texacomann 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mariannebouvettemusic that gives me hope, I will try one!

  • @seandavidyashraal1363
    @seandavidyashraal1363 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much was this luv

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      800 euro at www.gear4music.be/en/Woodwind-Brass-Strings/36-String-Harp-with-Levers-by-Gear4music/1XI6

  • @Oxaras
    @Oxaras 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The way you mention Pakistan is actually not very nice . The quality of a product is what matters. Would you talk like that if the same thing was made in Switzerland for example?????🧐

    • @mariannebouvettemusic
      @mariannebouvettemusic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sorry in no way did I mean to be unkind to Pakistan, which I respect! I was only referring to a common stereotype prevailing in the professional harpist community, according to which Pakistan made harps are of very low quality. A lot of my videos (including this one) actually intend to break that paradigm and show that there are great Pakistan made harps. I own several of them and I love them which is why I try to promote them in some of my review videos. Without those instruments, which are typically cheaper than those from famous manufacturers, a lot of people would never get a chance to play the harp at all. So they are really worth considering. I really hope my videos encourage aspiring harpists to explore that route, although a majority of professional harpists will vehemently recommend against those instruments.