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FH36S - Dusty Strings

book-matched hardwoods  *  rich round overtones  *  stave-backed comfort

elite professional quality harp
Model: FH36S
Harpmaker: Dusty Strings of Seattle Washington, USA 
Deluxe CH36 Carrying Case: Included
Strings: 36
Loveland Levers: Full Set Included
Octaves: C to C: (2 octaves below Middle C to 3 octaves above Middle C)
Maximum Height: 137cm / 54"
Maximum Soundboard Width: 36cm / 14"
Hardwood: Black Walnut, also available in Sapele, Maple and Figured Cherry, Bubinga
Finish: Natural
Soundboard: Solid Honduras mahogany in the mid and upper ranges and spruce in the bass, overlaid with figured maple or other choice of hardwood veneer
Soundbox: Staved back with book-matched staves
Weight (sapele): approx. 12kg / 26 lbs
Weight (walnut): approx. 11kg / 26 lbs
Weight (maple): approx. 13kg / 27 lbs
Weight (cherry): approx. 11kg / 26 lbs
Weight (bubinga): approx 14kg / 31 lbs
Warranty: By harpmaker for five years
Options by Special Order:
  * Celtic knot abalone inlay on T-brace 
  * Abalone inlay around soundboard 
  * Koa soundboard veneer and trim on Maple harps only
  * Bird's-Eye soundboard veneer
  * Pickup system with internal mount factory installed
  * Camac sharping levers
  * Gut strings
Description: The FH36S is one of the two largest professional FH series of harps that Dusty Strings produces. It has a rich, even 5-octave range from C, 2 octaves below middle C to C, 3 octaves above middle C. Choice of wood for the soundbox will subtly affect voicing of the harp; maple being characteristically brighter, walnut mellower, sapele true and even, cherry rich and sweet. Whatever the wood you choose, your harp will command admiration for its tone, balance, workmanship and beauty. 

The FH36S has a 5-sided “staveback” soundbox construction with book-matched timber of your choice as opposed to the hybrid stave soundbox of the FH36H. The FH36S design is often more comfortable for the player with narrow shoulders and facilitates reaching the lower strings with the right hand. The staveback design also affects the sound produced by the harp - rounder and fuller with a resonance reminiscent of playing in a cathedral. An impressive piece of fine woodworking and a satisfying investment for any harp enthusiast.

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The FH 36S harp package includes:
Deluxe carrying case with shoulder strap, handles and pockets
Ergonomic tuning wrench
Optional spare string set
All website list prices subject to change without notice. An Email Quote shall confirm the price for 10 days. If you feel you can still do better than our Email Quote buying a new harp direct from the USA after factoring in all exchange rates, shipping, local taxes and USA brokerage fees - contact Alison

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Lap Harps
Harpsicle 26
Sharpsicle 26
Flatsicle 26
Fullsicle 26
Special Edition Fullsicle 26
County Kerry 24E
County Kerry 24D
Christina Therapy Harp

Small Floor Harps
Ravenna 26E 
Ravenna 26D Standard
Ravenna 26D Black
Ravenna 26D Burgundy 
Ravenna 26D Green
Allegro 26D
FH 26 

Large Floor Harps
Boulevard Classic 34
Ravenna 34D - Standard
Ravenna 34D - Black
Ravenna 34D - Burgundy
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Serrana 34
Crescendo 34D
Triplett Sierra 34
Triplett Celtic II 34
Triplett Catalina Staved 34
DS FH 34
DS FH 34S

AEL Celtic 36
FH 36H
FH 36S
Triplett Sierra 36
Triplett Eclipse 38
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Custom Order
AEL Celtic 32
AEL Irish 32
Triplett Celtic II

Alison Vardy
[email protected]

phone: 250.722.2912 
West Coast Harps 
2235 Hummingbird Drive
Nanaimo  BC  V9X 1G6
CANADA