Aoyama Harp - - Harp - Japan

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Aoyama Celtic Lever Harp with 34 strings, handmade in Fukui, Japan by Aoyama Harp Co., in very good condition and tested and playable; measures 143 cm high, 70 cm long and 33 cm wide, and weighs 6 kg, with a stand included.

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Aoyama Celtic Lever Harp (34 Strings) – Handcrafted in Fukui, Japan – Excellent Condition
(Alternative in German: Aoyama Keltische Hakenharfe (34 Saiten) – Handgefertigt in Japan)

Description:

For sale is a beautiful, masterfully crafted Celtic lever harp from the world-renowned, traditional Japanese manufacturer Aoyama Harp Co. based in Fukui, Japan. Aoyama harps are valued in the music world for their outstanding mechanical precision, durability, and their full, warm, clear tone.
This model combines elegant aesthetics with professional functionality and is suitable for both ambitious beginners and advanced harpists.
Details & Specifications
Manufacturer: Aoyama Harp Co. (Fukui, Japan) – Original plaque present.
Type: Celtic lever harp / lever harp (Lever Harp)
Strings: 34 strings
Mechanism: Fully equipped with precise, smooth semi-tone levers (hooks). Color-coded (Red for C, Blue for F) for quick orientation.
Wood & Finish: High-quality, dark reddish-brown hardwood finish (mahogany / rosewood look) with noble high-gloss coating.
Special features: * Beautiful, subtle mother-of-pearl inlays (Abalone / Mother of Pearl Inlays) along the soundboard ribs.
Body with classically curved sound holes at the back for optimal projection.
Removable/bolt-on turned legs for perfect, ergonomic playing height.

Condition:
The instrument is in visually and technically excellent, well-maintained condition. The finish shows a beautiful deep gloss (minimal, age-related wear is visible in the photos). The soundboard is stable, the neck has no cracks or warping. The lever mechanism works flawlessly. The strings are fully strung, and the instrument holds tune well.

Shipping and Pick-up Information:
Due to the sensitivity and size of the instrument, personal pickup is strongly recommended. Shipping is possible only by prior arrangement and at the buyer’s full cost and risk, in an appropriate transport box.

Aoyama Celtic Lever Harp (34 Strings) – Handcrafted in Fukui, Japan – Excellent Condition
(Alternative in German: Aoyama Keltische Hakenharfe (34 Saiten) – Handgefertigt in Japan)

Description:

For sale is a beautiful, masterfully crafted Celtic lever harp from the world-renowned, traditional Japanese manufacturer Aoyama Harp Co. based in Fukui, Japan. Aoyama harps are valued in the music world for their outstanding mechanical precision, durability, and their full, warm, clear tone.
This model combines elegant aesthetics with professional functionality and is suitable for both ambitious beginners and advanced harpists.
Details & Specifications
Manufacturer: Aoyama Harp Co. (Fukui, Japan) – Original plaque present.
Type: Celtic lever harp / lever harp (Lever Harp)
Strings: 34 strings
Mechanism: Fully equipped with precise, smooth semi-tone levers (hooks). Color-coded (Red for C, Blue for F) for quick orientation.
Wood & Finish: High-quality, dark reddish-brown hardwood finish (mahogany / rosewood look) with noble high-gloss coating.
Special features: * Beautiful, subtle mother-of-pearl inlays (Abalone / Mother of Pearl Inlays) along the soundboard ribs.
Body with classically curved sound holes at the back for optimal projection.
Removable/bolt-on turned legs for perfect, ergonomic playing height.

Condition:
The instrument is in visually and technically excellent, well-maintained condition. The finish shows a beautiful deep gloss (minimal, age-related wear is visible in the photos). The soundboard is stable, the neck has no cracks or warping. The lever mechanism works flawlessly. The strings are fully strung, and the instrument holds tune well.

Shipping and Pick-up Information:
Due to the sensitivity and size of the instrument, personal pickup is strongly recommended. Shipping is possible only by prior arrangement and at the buyer’s full cost and risk, in an appropriate transport box.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Aoyama Harp
Multiple models
No
Country of origin
Japan
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
Stand
Weight
6 kg
Material
Mahogany, Wood
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Height
143 cm
Length
70 cm
Width
33 cm
GermanyVerified
Private

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