The FH36H has 36 strings, 5 octaves, reaching from the C (2 octaves below the middle C) to the  C, 3 octaves above the middle C. The harp is completely made of solid wood and has an overwhelming sound. The harp will please many advanced players, but is also very interesting for beginning players, who want to buy a great instrument.

The rectangular soundbox shape of the FH36H produces a very balanced, well-defined sound with great projection. The FH36H has facets on the upper corners of the back to increase playing comfort. This "hybrid-stave" design provides the ergonomic benefits of our popular 36-string stave-back harp at a portion of the cost. 

FH36 Sound comparison of different woods:

The Dusty Strings Crescendo is a very good sounding lever harp with 34 strings. This harp is made of sapele wood, which is a kind of mahogany. The harp is fitted with Camac levers. The harp comes with a set of legs and tuning key. A transport cover can be purchased separately with the harp.

The FH36S harp is almost identical to the FH36H. The difference is in the shape of the sound box. 

The sides and back of the sound box consist of five facets. This design puts a flat facet, rather than a corner, against the player’s shoulder, which some find more comfortable and which makes it easier to reach the lower strings. This sound box shape, as opposed to the rectangular sound box of the FH36H, gives an overall rounder sound, with a slightly fuller bass voice. The bass strings as well as the mid and top ranges sound very beautiful. The harp is available in four species of hardwoods: sapele, walnut, maple and bubinga.

The harp will please many advanced players, but is also very interesting for beginning players, who want to buy a great instrument. A firm harp case and tuning wrench are included. 

FH36 Sound comparison of different woods:

The strings are numbered in this diagram from the shortest string of your harp. The note is only mentioned for the bass strings. All further strings are indicated by the string thickness in inches.

Not sure which string to order? Send us an email and ask for advice. Feel free to call or email and ask if we can deliver the string.

Quality construction meets affordability in the Ravenna 34, a portable, stave-back harp designed for the discerning, cost-conscious harp enthusiast who requires a reliable, full-range instrument with a rich, satisfying sound.

Using the same innovative design and construction techniques (patent pending) as the popular Ravenna 26, the Ravenna 34 offers almost five full octaves of distinctive Dusty Strings sound in a very affordable instrument. It has a warm, strong bass balanced by a bright, clear treble, even string tension for precision while playing, and high-quality materials and refined craftsmanship for lasting value. With an array of available options, the Ravenna 34 invites you to thoroughly enjoy exploring a full-range harp.

The Ravenna 34 is optionally available in burgundy, green and black. 

Sound sample:

The strings in this scheme are numbered from the shortest string of your harp. For the Salvi 47 string harps, the shortest string of the harp according to the generic Bow Brand scheme is 00G.

By default, on pedal harps with gut strings, the first octave is strung with nylon, the rest with gut and the bass strings with steel. In this scheme the first octave also consists entirely of gut strings.

If you are unsure what string you should order, please send us an email and ask for advice. You can also call or email to ask if we can supply the string.

The 34-string Boulevard was designed with classical players and students in mind, and is quite different in feel and sound from other Dusty Strings harps. The tone is warm and full and the higher-tension concert gut strings provide a shorter sustain than the "typical" Dusty Strings sound. This makes the Boulevard an ideal choice for classical repertoire and for players and students who want a feel similar to that of a pedal harp. 

Based on the popular Ravenna 34, the Boulevard features the same innovative and affordable construction technique, the comfortable stave back body, and the easily removable stand. It It is designed to be as lightweight and portable as possible in a full-range harp, without sacrificing the quality of the hardware or the construction. 

The package includes a full set of Loveland sharping levers, tuning wrench, stand and CD34 case. An optionally built-in drop down leg can bring the harp to any desired playing height. With a drop down leg you can even play standing up. The weight is about 8,5 kilo. Including a deluxe harp case. 2 years warranty.

With light tension, close string spacing, and a big, responsive sound, the Serrana is catching the fancy of players across a variety of genres who want a harp that is easy on the hands and very satisfying to play, not to mention under 20 pounds! It is a very portable, sturdy, and affordable harp with a big, open voice.

The Serrana 34 comes with a full set of Loveland levers, a deluxe padded case, and two extendable legs for easy adjustability between sitting and standing. Designed to be carried by the carbon fiber pillar and laid on its back while the legs are deployed, the harp has protective scuff pads on all the contact points.

With the optional professional-level Dusty Harp Pickup, the Serrana has a huge amplified sound and a lot of versatility. The pickup can be installed by us when the harp is ordered, or purchased later as an add-on kit. It's the ideal setup for being heard in an ensemble.

Sound Sample:

Sheet music from 10 tracks from the albums Tomorrow Eyes and Shadows. 64 pgs.

Titles: River Somewhere part 1/ 2, Continuum, Tomorrow Eyes, Franck, This Reminds You (Satie remix), Garden & Walls, Refugee, Leviathan, Doesn't Everyone See.

This diameter gut string can be used for:

Lever 26A

Pedal heavy 22E