2020s Fireside Kit Folk/Celtic Harp

Fireside harps and harp kits are made in Willimantic, CT -- right next-door to the town (Storrs/Mansfield) I used to live in when I was in high school. They're intended for folks learning harp and trying to get into playing without spending oodles on a fancy instrument. As such, like the Waring harps, they use a cardboard soundbox mated to a maple frame to save on costs.

Unlike the Warings, these Fireside harps are a little more "classic" in appearance and this one, in particular, has throw-off levers for easy retuning to get into different keys.

It has a nice, mellow sound.







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