Harps by Mid-East Mfg

These budget-priced harps, made of rosewood, are nice-looking, and serve their owners well. String spacing is standard, and tension is fairly good. Considering the price of these harps, the sound is not bad; these harps now come with good American Dupont nylon strings, which has improved their tone. All come with an extra string set and tuning key. The Mid-East company is located in the U.S.;  its harps are manufactured for them in Pakistan.

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Harps currently for sale on our showroom floor

The Heather Model

This pretty rosewood harp, shown at left, now has a carved Celtic interlace design along the soundbox and Celtic-design engraving along the neck and pillar. It is an inexpensive travel harp; or it could merely serve as a nice piece of decor. The soundboard is mahogany plywood. Playing range is three octaves: C one octave below middle C up to two octaves above middle C, 22 strings.  Full steel-colored flip-up levers on all 22 strings, 36" high, 9 lb. Tuning key and extra string set included. Price: $275.

Black nylon quilted case $46. The fabric of the case is tough and water resistant.

We adjust the F, C and B levers on this harp so that the halftone higher will be in tune when you flip the levers.

The Mid-East warranty period is one year.
 

The Minstrel Model

This pretty rosewood harp has beautiful Celtic interlace carving along the sides of the soundbox, and Celtic-design engraving along the neck and pillar. It is a nice size for adult beginners, children learning to play, or for travel.The soundboard is made of mahogany ply. Four octaves, 29 nylon strings, range one octave below middle C up to three octaves above middle C. 38" high, 15 lb, soundboard width 9", full levers (except that there are none on the top five strings). Tuning key and extra string set included. $395.

Black nylon quilted case $47. The fabric of the case is tough and water resistant.

We adjust the F, C and B levers on this harp so that the halftone higher will be in tune when you flip the levers.

The Mid-East warranty period is one year.
 

The Meghan Model

We have brought back this largest of the Mid-East harps after an absence. It now has a three-layer harmonic curve and front pillar for strength (the old ones had a single solid piece of wood for the top curve and front pillar). Also, the sharping levers are greatly improved. Rosewood with mahogany ply soundboard. Choice of flower-and-leaves or Celtic interlace carving along the sides of the soundbox; both have Celtic engraving along the neck and harmonic curve. Its 36 strings and five-octave range make this an excellent harp for students.

Specs: 52" high, 27 lb., five octaves, 36 strings, range C to C (bottom note two full octaves below middle C). Full flip levers on all strings except the top five.
Price: $1050, includes carrying case described below, extra set of strings and tuning key. (The maker's list price on harp plus case is $1435.)

Black nylon quilted carrying case purchased without harp $75. The fabric of this case is tough and water resistant.

We stock string sets for Meghans, Heathers and Minstrels:
    Heather string set (22 strings): $12
    Minstrel string set (29 strings): $15
    Meghan string set (36 strings): $35

The Alyssa

This roundback harp by Mid-East is an improvement of quality in sound, levers and construction. Price: $1230, includes nice padded black carrying case. (Maker's list price is $1595).
34 strings
Range: C to A, almost five octaves. Bottom note is two octaves below middle C.
Levers: New-style brass cam levers.
Frame and box: Rosewood
Soundboard: Plywood
Height: 50", including 3" feet
Weight: 31 lb.

Closeup of Alyssa levers is shown at left.

The Ashley

This model is (31 strings), 44" tall. Range F 1 1/2 octaves below middle C up to A. Rosewood frame and soundbox, ply soundboard, cam-style brass levers (see closeup photo of Alyssa levers, above). Flat back. Price includes nice padded case. $1075 (maker's list price is $1430).

The Pixie

Mid-East manufactures a smaller harp than the Heather: it is the Pixie. It is 31" high and has 19 nylon strings and halftone levers. We do not stock this smaller harp, but can get it. There are two styles:
1. Regular standing model $215.
2. Nonstanding model (does not stand up by itself) $175.

Baby harp: Toy or decoration. Shown on the Celtic gifts page.

Lily harp: Toy or decoration, smaller than the baby. Shown on the Celtic gifts page.

A tuning key and extra set of strings comes with all Mid-East harps (except the baby and Lily harps, which have only a tuning key with them).

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