Argent Fox Forte Levers on my Marini Bass Double Strung harp
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- I am loving these Forte levers! They recently became available from Argent Fox.
The manufacturer states "The Forte lever is a newer take on older style levers. An American made lever made of anodized 7075 Aluminum, brass and stainless steel hardware, they produce great sound with minimal weight, and solid reliability. Made of materials resistant to temperature, corrosion and flaking, they can stand up to all the environments you would ever take a harp." My harp builder said they are half the weight of Truitt levers, which are in turn half the weight of Camac levers.
The sound is crystal clear. I also made a spectrogram of all the C notes, and then re-tuned the C notes 1/2 step down so the engaged C levers would also play the C. There was virtually no difference between these notes - such true tone!
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They are designed so much like the Truitt. I think I like that curve. i love y truitt because they are so quiet and easier on the strings also easier to regulate. What a wonderful addition to the lever family.
I wish I had Truitts on my other harps because the ones I have on them are not easy at all, nor were they curved. Who knows Connie, maybe there is another harp in your future and you might try these😃. I had the option to get Truitts, Ress, Camacs, or these Forte levers on my new harp, and I am very happy with these!
Super helpful, Mary! Very clear.
Thanks Karen - I am so glad I decided to go with them!
Thank you, Mary. It’s Eileen. I’m ordering a Blevins harp. They used to use Truitt levers, but since they’re gone, they switched to Forte. I was reluctant to, but this video has been super helpful. Interesting that these levers don’t press or pinch the strings. I wonder if fewer strings will break.
Eileen, It must have been a surprise to hear you would have to get a lever different than what you intended. I am pleased you found comfort in this video.
I am still loving these levers. After I made this video Alex Marini found a very nice option to but bands on them which I since put on; makes it very useful to feel the correct lever on the blind side (the right side) of my double string harp. Fortes now can also come in blue or red, which I think is a great idea!
Enjoy your new harp!
Thanks, that was really helpful!
I am glad you found it helpful - the levers are so new I figured some would like to see them a bit more up close!
I am getting a full harp from Argent Fox or Sherwood Fox is what the website is called now. :) He will have the Fortes on the harp.
Oh, that is great! You will love the Forte levers💖!
Great video!🤩
Thank you Karin - I hope the shaky selfie-stick was not too distracting though😊!
@@MaryJ-M not at all!
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