In addition to our traditionally-strung lap and floor harps, Stoney End also makes a selection of cross-strung and double-strung specialty harps. These unique instruments open up a world of musical possibilities—such as frequent key changes, alternate tunings, echoing, and counterpoint. You’ll be amazed by what these many-stringed harps can play!
The Esabelle Cross-strung harp is a fully chromatic lap harp. One set of strings are the natural notes or “white keys” on a piano, and the second set are the sharps and flats or “black keys”. The two sets of strings cross in the center, allowing the full chromatic range to be played with each hand. This harp is vital for new age, jazz or world musicians, who often require frequent key changes, accidentals, and non-western tunings. Requires no lever sharpening or re-tuning.
Style: Cross-strung chromatic
Dimensions: H-31½" x W-9" x D-19"
Weight: 10 pounds
Levers: None
Wood: Walnut or Cherry
Base Price: $879.00
Sound Sample of EsabelleThe Cross-Strung Rebecca harp is a fully chromatic floor harp with a four-octave range. One set of strings are the natural notes or “white keys” on a piano and the second set are the sharps and flats or “black keys”. The two sets of strings cross in the center allowing the full chromatic range to be played with each hand. This harp is vital for new age, jazz or world musicians which may require frequent key changes, accidentals and non-western tunings. Requires no lever sharpening or re-tuning.
Style: Cross-strung chromatic
Dimensions: H-50" x W-13" x D-26"
Weight: 24 pounds
Levers: None
Wood: Maple
Base Price: $1,799.00
Sound Sample of Rebecca
The Brittany is a Celtic style 2- by 22-string harp. With one set of 22 strings on each side, the Brittany can be tuned in unison for echoing and counterpoint, or tuned differently to accompany with pentatonic or alternate tunings. The Double-Strung Brittany is a perfect travel practice harp, as it enables you to practice with both hands on a small instrument.
Style: Celtic
Features: 2 sets of strings allow counterpoint play, echoing, or practicing with both hands
Dimensions: H-29" x W-9" x D-19"
Weight: 11 pounds
Levers: Truit or Loveland (multiply lever prices by 2)
Wood: Maple
Base Price: $819.00 (no package price available)
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The Double-Strung Anne is a Celtic-style 2- by 26-string harp. With one set of 26 strings on each side, the Anne can be tuned in unison for echoing and counterpoint, or tuned differently to accompany with pentatonic or alternate tunings. The Double-Strung Anne harp opens up a world of accompaniment options and suits diverse playing styles.
Style: Celtic
Dimensions: H-38½" x W-10½" x D-23"
Weight: 22 pounds
Levers: Truit or Loveland (multiply lever prices by 2)
Wood: Cherry or Walnut
Base Price: $1,159.00
Sound Sample of Double Anne