- 40 Strings: 1st octave E to 6th octave A;
- Height: 65 3/8″ (166 cm);
- Soundboard Width: 15″ (38 cm);
- Extreme Width: 35″ (89 cm);
- Weight: 62 lbs (28 Kg)
- Soundboard: Pacific Northwest Sitka Spruce
- Finishes: Natural, Mahogany and ebony
Founded in Chicago in 1864 by George Washburn Lyon and Patrick J. Healy, Lyon & Healy has a storied history as one of the preeminent harp makers in the world. It was Healy's tireless dedication to innovation and craftsmanship that set the company on a path of groundbreaking developments in harp engineering and construction. From building their first harp in 1889, Lyon & Healy went on to spend over a century refining the art of harp-making.
Today, Lyon & Healy continues to honor that legacy while pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Using the latest technology, the company's artisans are able to refine the instrument's components with incredible detail and efficiency. Yet they never sacrifice the old-world craftsmanship that has defined Lyon & Healy for generations. Each harp is meticulously assembled by hand, with every piece - from the Sitka spruce soundboard to the stainless steel action - custom-made to the highest standards.
βFor 130 years, Lyon & Healy artisans have maintained Healyβs commitment to a practice of old-world craftsmanship while embracing new-world innovations.βBy seamlessly blending time-honored techniques with modern innovations, the company continues to redefine what's possible in the world of harp-making. The spirit of Patrick Healy lives on, inspiring each and every harp that leaves the Lyon & Healy workshop.
In the spirit of the modern skyline of their namesake, the Chicago harps have a neoclassical style and design. Built with a Sitka Spruce soundboard and Hard Maple, the Chicago harps have a clear and dependable sound. The soundboard is decorated with a beautiful climbing vine and the mechanism features solid brass action plates. An ease to play with an unmatched value, a Chicago is the perfect partner for the harpist in the pursuit of expressive musicianship. The Chicago harps are available in natural, mahogany and ebony finishes. The Concert Grand and Concertino sizes come with a cover, tuning key and 5-year limited warranty; the Petite 40 comes with a cover, tuning key and 3-year limited warranty.
Majestic works of art β as expressive in design as they are in sound.
Lyon & Healy Lever Harps are built with their exacting standards with the full, rich tones that you expect from Lyon & Healy, which makes them perfect for recreational as well as professional use.