Description

With light tension, string spacing, and a big, responsive sound, the Serrana is catching the fancy of players across a variety of genres who want a harp that is easy on the hands and very satisfying to play, not to mention under 20 pounds! While it’s proving to have a wider appeal than Dusty Strings initially expected, they’re also excited about its original purpose as a much-needed resource for school mariachi programs.
These programs are known to be valuable educational, musical, and cultural experiences for the students involved. Harp has traditionally been an important part of the mariachi ensemble, but Dusty Strings heard over and over again how difficult it is for music educators to find harps that meet all their needs. Traditional look, feel, and sound are important, and so are durability, sharping levers, and tuning stability. Add to that the limits of a school budget, and it becomes quite a challenge for a school program to incorporate harp.
After learning about the power of these programs, Dusty Strings were inspired to create a model that speaks to this need. Dusty Strings combined time-tested elements of the Ravenna 34 with a new neck, a carbon fiber pillar, and a string set with the lighter tension and closer spacing of the mariachi style. The result is a big, open voice on a very portable, sturdy, and affordable harp that can handle the everyday bumps and bruises of the school environment.
The Serrana 34 comes with a full set of Loveland levers, a deluxe padded case, and a stand with 8″ legs. Designed to be carried by the carbon fiber pillar and laid on its back while the legs are deployed, the harp has protective scuff pads on all the contact points.
CD34 Case
The CD34 case is designed to fit Dusty Strings Ravenna 34, Serrana 34, Boulevard 34, Crescendo 34, FH34 and FH34S harps. It is a substantial soft-shell case featuring thick foam padding, a burgundy cordura exterior, zipper closing, shoulder strap, and a variety of pockets for holding music accessories, including one with four individual leg compartments. The optional backpack straps (available separately) allow the harp to be worn on your back.
The case weighs approximately 7 pounds.

Features

34 strings, 4 3/4 octaves
Light-tension strings & closer string spacing
Strong and lightweight carbon fiber pillar
Laminated birch soundbox
Full set of Loveland sharping levers
Two extendable legs included
Deluxe case included

Specifications

Range
– 34 strings
– 4 3/4 octaves
– Low: C two octaves below middle C
– High: A 2 3/4 octaves above middle C
String composition
– Treble and upper mid-range: nylon monofilament
– Lower mid-range: nylon core with nylon wrap
– Bass: nylon core with wire wrap
Sharping levers
– Full set of Loveland levers
Materials
– Soundboard: laminated Finland birch with clear finish
– Soundbox: laminated Finland birch with burgundy-lacquered ash-grained vinyl veneer
– Neck: laminated Finland birch with burgundy lacquer
– Pillar: carbon fiber
Weight
– Harp: 19 1/2 pounds including legs
– Case adds approximately 7 pounds
– Optional stand adds approximately 3 pounds
Approximate Dimensions
– Height at back of harp: 43″
– Height at front of harp: 49″
– Legs add up to 17″
– Maximum soundbox width: 13″
– Widest part of harp (front to back): 26″
– Base (front to back): 9.5″
– Base (side to side): 15″
String Spacing
– Lowest octave: just under 4-1/4″
– Highest octave: just under 3-1/4″
This is a little narrower than « concert spacing, » which is most noticeable in the higher strings.