Celtic Harp Ebay

How could I know if a harp is of good quality?

Hello. I want to buy an 38 string celtic harp, but I want to know if it's a good idea to buy one online in webpages like ebay or are there brands that are better than the offbrand ones found in this sites.
How could I know if a harp is of good quality?

Thank you

Exercise great caution!
Too many beginning harpers are suckered in by buying a cheap Pakistani-made harp. These are usually made from rosewood, and have some machine-made flowery carvings on the sides. If that's what you're seeing on E-Bay, then I strongly advise against it. They are cheaply made, and of poor quality. As I say so often, you get what you pay for; and even an experienced harper can't make a crappy instrument sound good.
I usually advise beginners that you should never buy a harp you haven't personally played for yourself--it's too chancy. That being said, there are very reputable makers in the United States that I would recommend, but they are different enough in their styles that your personal preference should still dictate which one you choose. I'd recommend anything by Dusty Strings (mine is a Dusty Strings 32-string, in walnut); Triplett and Thormahlen also make high-quality harps.
You don't mention the harp maker in your question; if you like, you are welcome to e-mail me with whatever particulars you know about this harp you're considering, and maybe I can help you arrive at a decision.

Harpists: Would this be a good harp? ?

I thinking of buying a 31" 22 string rosewood Celtic harp off of ebay. I want to be able to play different songs. It is the cheapest of the harps if I could I would buy the 50" 38 string. But is what Im describing ok? Would this be a descent pick?

NO............, these harps that are sold "rosewood celtic harps" are most likely made in Pakestan and made by children or others not qualified to make harps. they LOOK pretty in the picture, but play terrible, terrible levers and will be most disappointing to you. Go to a good store in your area and test by playing several strings, take a harp teacher with you if you really want to play harp well. Or a better suggestion, rent a harp, untill you really find what you want in a harp. Find some harp conventions to go to and see the many beautiful well made harps. Or get a Music Maker harp and make it yourself. www.harpkit.com I've made these harps for 20 years. You are welcome to contact me.

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