Boulevard 34

The 34-string Boulevard was designed with classical players and students in mind, and is quite different in feel and sound from Dusty Strings' other harps. The tone is warm and full and the higher-tension concert gut strings provide a shorter sustain than the "typical" Dusty 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. It also sometimes appeals to harpists who simply like a less bright sound than other lever harps.

Based on the popular Ravenna 34, the Boulevard features the same innovative and affordable construction technique, the comfortable staveback body, and the easily removable stand. 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.

The four-legged stand is quickly and easily removable without needing to turn the harp over, and comes apart to fit in the case pocket. It includes 5-inch legs, but 8-inch legs can be substituted if you prefer the harp to be situated higher up.

The case is made of durable, water-resistant cordura with thick foam padding, a convenient shoulder strap and a multitude of pockets for your stand, music, extra strings and other accessories.

Range

• 34 strings
• 4¾ octaves
• Low: C two octaves below middle C
• High: A 2¾ octaves above middle C

String composition

• High treble range: nylon monofilament
• Lower treble and mid-range: concert gut
• Bass: steel core with metal wrap

Sharping levers

• Full set of Loveland levers

Woods

• Soundboard: laminated Finland birch with clear finish
• Neck and pillar: solid beech with black lacquer finish
• Soundbox: laminated Finland birch with black ash-grained vinyl veneer

Weight

• Harp: approximately 21 pounds
• Stand adds 3 pounds
• Case adds 7 pounds

Note: the weight can vary by up to 2 pounds, depending on the density of the particular tree from which the harp was made.

Approximate Dimensions

• Height at back of harp: 43 inches
• Height at front of harp: 48½ inches
• Stand adds 5, 8, or 11½ inches
• Maximum soundbox width: 13 inches
• Widest part of harp (front to back): 25½ inches