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Thanks so much to you and your friend for this! I have a Dusty Ravenna and I love it but I've definitely noticed that it's harder to make the high strings sound musical when playing forte. Do you happen to know approximately what the price levels are between these harps? And where would you get a case to fit the Salvi correctly?

Wow

Gorgeous! Very nicely done, didn’t want it to end 😊

Derek! Beautiful Beautiful!!! 🦋💕🦋

It sounds much better when you play it than when I do.

Amazingly well done, Derek!!

Just in time for Classical Music Appreciation Month❤Well done, Derek!

A string group played this at my daughter's wedding, beautiful!

Oh this is so lovely, really enjoyed this!

Lovely

Really great!

Wow such a lovely treat for a wedding, well played

I loved listening to it. Very calming and relaxing. Thank you for sharing!

Definitely the Dusty. Most definitely.

Did the Salvi have fluorocarbon strings or gut?

So lovely! Thanks for sharing this song with us.

Don't know anything about harps but the Dusty sounded richer and natural, the other sounded almost tinny and sterile

Very interesting. I like both! Actually, I think I prefer the Crescendo in the bass and the Una in the treble, but if I had to pick just one, I think it would be the Crescendo due to the warm, resonant low end. The Una just doesn't seem to have the power in the lower frequencies, even though the bell-like clarity is stunning in the treble. (And I agree with the comments about not classifying yourself as a beginner!) I have a large collection of lever harps, including a Dusty Ravenna 34 in gut stringing with Camac levers, a Dusty Boulevard (pedal tension, Loveland levers), a Salvi Gaia 38 (pedal tension), a L&H Prelude 40, a Rees Aberdeen Meadows 36 in the optional lower A-A stringing, multiple Rees double-strung harps (which I LOVE), just to name a few. Beautiful playing, Derek! -Gregg

What are the weights of these 2 harps? And is the Salvi harp nylon strings...no gut?

As another Crescendo player, I really appreciate the mention of the longer legs! I had no idea they were an option but will definitely be looking into them. Cheers!

Thank you for this comparison. I appreciate your comments and playing. I have a small, 30 string, harp with concert harp spacing and tension. The only thing I wish I had was more strings! Nevertheless, I know my harp is perfect for me.

Thank you for this review! I have a Salvi Una but I rarely hear people talking about them, so I really enjoyed this. Now, if only I could play as beautifully as you do!

Great for you to share your thorough insights about these two harps Derek! I fall for deep rich bass, so my vote goes with the Crescendo. Great playing, as always!

I like the Salvi Una ❤

I preferred the Dusty Strings. To my surprise.

Great playing with feeling

I tried both of these in a store, went with the salvia and haven't regretted it. It just speaks more to me

Lovely comparison, good job Derek! Both harps sounded great, but they both have a different character. When you played the same piece on both harps, it took me to different places each time, if you know what I mean? The Crescendo sounded more mellow and took me to an enchanted forest, the Una was more resonant and reminded me of a glittering lake in the sunlight.

Can you do fast Irish music with ornaments on the Salvi?

I have and love the crescendo mine came with 3 different leg lengths!!! I only need the shortest Agree the levers could be smoother but as an older student love the spacing of the harp Snd having a case is fabulous what is cost difference ?

Wonderful to hear a comparison of these two! I like them both for different reasons. I appreciate the time you took to with your insights. Your comment about the crescendo taking a lighter touch makes me realize that my playing style.has been heavy/stronger. I need to.go try the crescendo again! Questions -weight... Comparison? To each other, not a pedal harp 😊

Sorry, What piece are you playing Derek?

Oh, I forgot to say that piece you played was so lovely. Your playing was lovely, what was the name of the piece? Great job, and great video!🙂

Very interesting, thank you Derek! You have two lovely harps there, and they both sound really good. Personally I prefer the sound of the Crescendo though. From the very beginning of my harp journey, I have had a weakness for that "Dusty sound". I recently purchased my first own harp, it was a huge decision for me. I chose the Dusty FH34S. I'm glad I got it with Camac levers... 😉 Both harps sound really good though, it's a matter of taste. 🙂🎶

Hi Derek, thanks so much for this comparison of the Dusty Crescendo and Salvi Una. I too have a Crescendo 5 years old now. I got excited to when I saw you have one too. The Una sounds like it's louder, a bit more stronger dynamic. The Dusty sounds,in my opinion, softer but beautiful. I love the upper register. It sounds so pretty. I also agree about the levers. I have that same experience with the sticky, scratchy sound when lowering mostly the bass levers.

Derek, what is the tune that you were playing? For a moment, I was hearing The Nightingale.

Hello Derek! This was an awesome teaching/sound comparison. I must admit I own a Dusty Strings, Crescendo so I may be a little biased.....but I definitely liked the sound of the Crescendo more that the Salvi harp. The Crescendo just has a deep, rich resonance that is simply beautiful to hear.

This was great! Very interesting. Love the soft, rounded tones of your Dusty... but yes, it's a very personal thing and the Salvi sounds good too. Is the Dusty, cherry wood? Salvi, mahogany? Just guessing. Finally, if you're still classing yourself as a beginner, Derek... then that makes me a sub-beginner... or a minus beginner?! 😂

Listing the specs in comments would be helpful. Visual notes.

The Salvi levers look wonderful. It's the only thing I dislike about my Dusty. The plastic levers are always breaking. Very nice job Derek. Thank you

That was really lovely, what song are you playing there?

Beautiful.

Yes, you really have to listen with headphones, really cool

How lovely, I love both for different reasons

The Dusty really speaks to my soul with those notes

Wow very awesome, both were great.

This was so cool to watch. I loved hearing the differences between both harps!

Sounds great👍

Very nice!

Wow it's very nice, I love the sound of the harp. I would like to hear HALLELUJAH - SHREK please