Crescendo 34 Lever Harp By Dusty Strings

$3,995.00

The Crescendo Harp by Dusty Strings is a perfect lever harp for the advancing player, ready for a more professional tone but maintaining the versatility and portability of smaller harps. With 34 strings spanning 3 2/3 octaves, there is ample range on this harp to master a wide repertoire, and the tone is projective and clear with a deep, resonant bass. A great, well-rounded harp that balances tone, affordability and portability.

When students outgrow their starter harps, they often hit a wall: professional harps feel out of financial reach, but entry-level laminates no longer deliver the acoustic depth they need. The Crescendo 34 is Dusty Strings’ answer to this dilemma. It is a 'grown-up' instrument designed for players ready to experience the complex, rich resonance of genuine solid tone woods.

The Solid Wood Sweet Spot

The Crescendo 34 occupies a unique and brilliant position in the Dusty Strings lineup. To keep this instrument affordable while dramatically elevating its performance, Dusty Strings utilizes the same proven, ultra-reliable laminated soundboard design found on their entry-level Ravenna models.

However, the magic happens in the body. The back and sides are built from premium solid tone woods, resulting in a voice that is significantly richer, warmer, and more sophisticated than a standard plywood instrument. Visually and acoustically, it allows you to appreciate the true nuance, grain, and character of a finely crafted hardwood instrument.

A Trusted Staple of Our Rental Program

At Vermont Violins, we don't just sell these harps—we live with them. The Crescendo 34 is a premier choice in our highly vetted rental program because it holds up beautifully over years of rigorous play. It offers a comfortable, accessible low-tension feel typical of the finest Celtic-style harps, making it an incredibly rewarding, expressive tool for intermediate students, therapists, and hobbyists alike.

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4 strings, 4¾ octaves

Solid sapele neck, back & sides
Laminated Finland birch soundboard
Full set of Loveland sharping levers
Removable stand included

The Crescendo 34 is great blend of affordability, portability and depth of sound in a 4¾-octave range. With solid sapele wood neck, back and sides and a laminated birch soundboard (like the Allegro 26), the Crescendo 34 has a clear, bright sound with a deep, resonant bass.

For playing comfort, we've added facets on the upper corners of the back. This clever "hybrid staveback" design provides the ergonomic benefits of our popular 36-string staveback harp at a portion of the cost.

To keep the carrying size to a minimum while giving maximum flexibility of playing height, the Crescendo 34 includes an innovative removable stand. It has 5-inch legs and nestles into the base of the harp, attaching in seconds with the twist of a knob and without turning the harp upside down. 8-inch legs are an option for those who prefer more height. For those who like a lower height, the harp balances beautifully on the ground without the stand. The stand comes apart to fit in the case pockets.

The Crescendo 34 delivers a great combination of range, performance and value in an elegant and easy-to-manage harp.

CD34 case available separately.

Price: $3625 Includes stand with 5-inch legs and T-handle tuning wrench

Please note that your harp will not look exactly like the photos you see here. Because wood is a natural material, and the color and grain vary from tree to tree, each harp we build is unique.