The FH36H has an ideal range for a full-size lever harp: five octaves, starting and ending on C. The solid wood construction brings an impressive amount of depth, power and articulation to the Dusty characteristic bright and clear sound.
The FH36H has a rectangular soundbox, as opposed to the FH36S. While preserving the superb tone of its popular predecessor, the FH36B, Dusty Strings increased the playing comfort with facets on the upper corners of the back. This "hybrid staveback" design provides the ergonomic benefits of the FH36S, but at a portion of the cost. The rectangular soundbox shape produces a very balanced, well-defined sound with great projection.
The FH36H includes a full set of Loveland sharping levers (Camac levers are available), a custom tuning wrench and a high quality case. This harp will delight both the professional and the player new to harping who is ready to make an investment in fine craftsmanship, musical potential and sheer enjoyment for years to come.
Range
- 36 strings
- 5 octaves
- Low: C two octaves below middle C
- High: C three octaves above middle C
String composition
- Treble and upper mid-range: nylon monofilament
- Lower mid-range: nylon core with nylon wrap
- Bass: phosphor bronze core with nylon wrap
Lever options
- Full set of Loveland levers included
- Camac levers available
Woods
- Sides, back, neck and pillar: sapele, walnut, maple, figured cherry or bubinga
- Soundboard: solid mahogany in the mid and upper ranges and spruce in the bass, overlaid with book-matched figured hardwood veneer and bordered with purfling and edge binding
Weight
- Sapele: approximately 27 pounds
- Walnut: approximately 26 pounds
- Maple: approximately 30 pounds
- Figured cherry: approximately 27 pounds
- Bubinga: approximately 32 pounds
- Case adds 9 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: 51 inches
- Height at front of harp: 54 inches
- Maximum soundbox width: 14 inches
- Widest part of harp (front to back): 29 inches
