Harp Review! My thoughts on my Harp-E. Harp Tuesday ep. 244

The harp-e is an intriguing electric harp design. I couldn't resist buying one and having been using it as I travel through Europe. Here's my review/impressions of the harp so far - hope you find it useful/interesting!
I also did an episode interview the designer of the harp-e during the World Harp Congress: • An affordable, self-as...
And an episode on the process of assembling my harp from a kit: • Assembling an electric...
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0:00 Intro
0:54 How it sounds
9:20 The levers
16:04 Feel and ergonomics
18:52 The Strings
21:10 Who is the harp-e for?
31:05 Top tip - tuning
32:08 Top tip - using the strap for a traditional harp position

[@fairyfox5867]

i think a big part of the harp world focused its eyes on harp-e! :)

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Seen the fairy yesterday another headbanger this was the first one before car jack and s8

[@elizabethmilward8301]

I'd be interested to see a version of this with a somewhat larger soundbox, intended to be played acoustically. Those levers are interesting. If they're substantially cheaper to make and install than lovelands, there's a lot of potential for their use on harps aimed at beginners and those on a budget. Levers are so, so useful, but they really jack up the cost of a harp.
I would love to see the harp played more widely, and from what I've seen, the biggest obstacle for a lot of would-be harpists is cost. Anything that lowers that barrier is good.

[@ericdpeerik3928]

Pro tip: get a chromatic pedal tuner. You plug the harp in and tune it. It's a normal guitar accessory 😉

[@connieLo87365]

Thank You for the update Josh. Super informative looking forward to more updates. Thank You

[@janedoe4988]

Great review. Thanks. Have fun on your travels!

[@delunaharps]

Hi Josh, thank you so much for this video. I have been thinking about next harp and this has the qualities that i am looking for. I love the portability, at 71 taking my harp out as much as I do, and think the levers could lead to some fun things! Your playing is beautiful.
Your videos are wonderful!
You are an inspiration in many ways. Thank you for all you do and all you are.

[@HolyMolyJohlie]

Love the review Josh. It’s very thorough and and is insightful. I’m still relatively new on my harp journey but your videos are always a pleasure to watch. 😊

[@melindaoa8668]

Very helpful and informative. Thank you!

[@kristinewarmhold]

Thanks so much for your thoughts 🤗

[@moirbasso7051]

Thanks for this review!!!

[@VictoriaJohnsonHarp]

Ohhh the Bach’s Gavoette en Rondeau! That sounded delightful!

[@eirinn70]

Thank you very much for this.

[@TheNordicharps]

Thanks Josh, this is very useful.

[@susannekalejaiye4351]

Really appreciate the written notes as you play, how recorded, with what effects (if any)... And of course your thorough descriptions.

[@christinacorcorran1914]

Any thoughts on the Harpy Harp by Kiki Bello in Florida? I got one recently with their string upgrade (robinsons designed the new strings) and I LOVE it but I'd like to hear some more reviews.

[@georgianachmelik9155]

Wow, this harp is so special and a little cute. Where did you get it? Josh.I haven't seen it in China

[@angelikakutscher4223]

With accustic harps the levers need to be adjusted somtimes. How is it on this harp? Is this necessary? Is it needed when building it by myself?😀

[@livefunfully]

Will it fit into a standard big suitcase?

[@CarolJLevin]

Stringing: what about Dusty Strings fantastic buttons?!

[@jamiepittman8389]

I think I am too old to embrace eHarp. But, I do think it is here to stay!

[@harp_e_harp]

never too old! Currently the oldest Harp-E player is Anki Tempelman from the Netherlands - at 87 years old :)

[@dr.fraukevonlucken7942]

That was very interesting! On FB, one user was very disappointed with the Harp E , so I cancelled my order.

[@harp_e_harp]

Yep there has been one person indeed about half a year ago, and she was very vocal on FB. She seems to have embraced it afterwards, some extra attention was required :)

[@rondelby2482]

Who makes this harp?

[@carinar.1623]

Next stop Germany?

[@nyaanekonya]

one hardly can call affordable what cannot be bought here at all -_-
for me an affordable electric harp is electric version of hummingbird by resonance harps

[@christopherpederson1021]

Without the pickup it sounds like a tin can.