Ravenna 26

Playing the harp is much easier and more enjoyable when you have an instrument that sounds good and functions well, and this is the driving concept behind the Ravenna models. To provide the best performance, the Ravenna is made with the same high-quality hardware and materials as our more expensive models. So, in order to meet the goal of affordability for the most budget-conscious harpists, Dusty Strings came up with an innovative construction technique that reduces the time they put into building them.

Not just for beginners, the Ravenna 26 is a great harp for anyone who needs something small and portable. It has a remarkably full and bright sound for its size, and features our characteristic tuning stability and even string tension. The staveback soundbox provides an extra level of playing comfort.

The removable stand raises it about 12 inches (8-inch and 5-inch legs are also available) and holds it steady on four legs. If neither option fits in the budget, you can set it up on a step-stool while playing.

The CE26 or CD26 case makes this harp easy to take in the car or carry on the subway. The CE26 does a good job of giving basic protection to the harp. The CD26 is thicker and has more pockets, including separate, protective compartments to hold the stand base and legs. Both have optional backpack straps.

Range

• 26 strings
• 3½ octaves
• Low: C one octave below middle C
• High: G 2½ octaves above middle C

String composition

• Treble and mid-range: nylon monofilament
• Bass: nylon core with nylon wrap

Lever options

• Full set of Loveland or Camac levers
• Loveland levers on C & F
• No levers
• Custom configurations of Loveland levers

Woods

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

Weight

• Harp: approximately 14 pounds
• Stand adds 3 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: 35 inches
• Height at front of harp: 39 inches
• Stand adds 5, 8, or 11½ inches
• Maximum soundbox width: 11 inches
• Widest part of harp (front to back): 21 inches

String Spacing

This is within the range of what's generally considered to be "concert spacing."

• Lowest octave: just under 4-1/4 inches
• Highest octave: about 3-3/4 inches