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Sharping levers
Flip a lever to raise a string a half step, so you can change key without retuning between pieces.
Product detailSKU #1275776905854
Rees HarpsSharpsicle Harp Natural Maple
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Lever harp in natural maple with sharping levers fitted, so you can change keys mid-piece. For players who have outgrown a lever-less starter harp.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players working through repertoire that needs key changes within a piece
- Students moving up from a harp with no sharping levers
- Small-space practice where a full pedal harp won't fit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing full chromatic freedom — that means a pedal harp
- Absolute beginners who only need open-string practice for now
- Anyone on a tight budget; the lever-less model costs less
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Maple body
Maple is dense and bright, giving clearer note separation and less low-end bloom than softer woods.
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Natural finish
Clear finish over the maple, so grain and any color variation between instruments show through.
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Lever harp, not pedal
Key changes are set by hand before or between passages, not with your feet mid-phrase.
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$850 tier
Most of the premium over the lever-less model is the lever hardware and its installation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Learn lever technique — flipping mid-piece takes a hand off the strings
- 02Check whether a tuning key and tuner come with it before you play
- 03Harps need frequent tuning, especially when new and settling in
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the Sharpsicle and the plain Harpsicle?
The Sharpsicle has sharping levers fitted, letting you raise strings a half step for key changes. The Harpsicle at $580 does not.
02Does every string have a lever?
Sharping-lever harps in this family are fitted with a partial set, not one per string. Confirm the lever count for the keys you play.
03Is a stand included?
No. The Harpsicle stand is sold separately at $60, or you can play with the harp on your lap.
04Can I play pedal harp music on it?
Some of it. Pieces that modulate fast or need chromatic runs will fight you, since levers are set by hand.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
