Crescendo 34

The Crescendo 34 is great blend of affordability, portability, and depth of sound in a 4¾-octave range. With solid sapele wood neck, back and sides, and a laminated birch soundboard (like the Allegro 26), the Crescendo 34 has a clear, bright sound with a deep, resonant bass.

For playing comfort, facets were added on the upper corners of the back. This clever "hybrid staveback" design provides the ergonomic benefits of the popular staveback harps at a portion of the cost.

To keep the carrying size to a minimum while giving maximum flexibility of playing height, the Crescendo 34 includes an innovative removable stand. It has 5-inch legs and nestles into the base of the harp, attaching in seconds with the twist of a knob and without turning the harp upside down. 8-inch legs are an option for those who prefer more height. For those who like a lower height, the harp balances beautifully on the ground without the stand. The stand comes apart to fit in the case pockets.

The Crescendo 34 delivers a great combination of range, performance and value in an elegant and easy-to-manage harp.

Range

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

String composition

• Treble and upper mid-range: nylon monofilament
• Lower mid-range: nylon core with nylon wrap
• Bass: steel core with metal wrap

Lever options

• Full set of Loveland levers included
• Camac levers available

Woods

• Sides, back, neck and pillar: solid sapele
• Soundboard: laminated Finland birch

Weight

• Harp: approximately 22 pounds
• Stand adds 2 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: 44 inches
• Height at front of harp: 48 inches
• Stand adds 5, 7½, or 11 inches
• Maximum soundbox width: 13½ inches
• Widest part of harp (front to back): 27½ inches