Harpsicle Special Edition 26-String Harp
Overview
The Harpsicle Special Edition is a charming 26-string lap harp that has introduced thousands of people to the joy of harp playing through its approachable size, gentle price, and surprisingly musical tone. Despite its compact dimensions and lightweight construction, the Harpsicle produces a sweet, bell-like sound with clear note definition that is genuinely pleasant to listen to and play. The solid maple body and birch soundboard are assembled with care, and the overall build quality is commendable for the price range. The included sharping levers on all strings allow access to multiple keys, expanding the instrument's repertoire beyond the default key of C. At just over five pounds, it can be played on the lap, on a table, or with an optional floor stand, making it ideal for travel, bedside playing, and therapy applications. This harp is perfectly suited for absolute beginners, children, music therapy settings, and experienced harpists who want a lightweight travel companion for casual playing. It also makes an excellent gift for musically curious people of all ages. The compact size limits the bass range and overall volume, so it cannot project in ensemble settings or replace a full-size harp for performance applications, and the nylon strings take time to stretch and settle into stable tuning.
Harps
A charming 26-string lap harp that has introduced thousands to harp playing through approachable size and sweet bell-like tone, with sharping levers on all strings and weighing just over five pounds.
Instrument Details
$399
Beginner
Brand
Harpsicle
Type
Lap Harp
Made In
United States
Year
2002
