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Our workshop will be closed Monday May 26th.

carbon fiber flight case - 22 pounds. solid wood FH34S harp - starting at 17.5 pounds

Where To Start

If you're new to harp or dulcimer, try our beginner guides as a starting point to get oriented!
Beginner's Guide to HarpsBeginner's Guide to Dulcimers
Welcome to Dusty Strings! We are a small, family-owned business in Seattle, Washington. Since 1979, we have been following our dream of building harps and hammered dulcimers and helping others to fulfill their dreams of making music. Over the years, we've earned a reputation for caring about our instruments and the people who play them, and this shows itself both in the quality of our craftsmanship and the quality of our customer interactions. If you have any questions about our instruments or if you don't even know what questions to ask, we encourage you to give us a call. There will always be a friendly voice on the other end of the telephone!
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Recent Blog Posts

Mariachi-style lever harp in black with natural soundboard

Serrana 34 Now in Black

June 3, 2025
Due to popular demand, the Serrana 34 is now available in black!
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Harp with removable stand and four legs

New FH34 stand in 5-inch and 8-inch height

June 2, 2025
The FH34 has gotten a minor makeover to address some limitations of the original stand design.
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Black zipper pouch with a variety of harp regulation tools and an instruction booklet

Harp Regulation with the Dusty Harp Maintenance Kit

February 12, 2025
Regulation is one of those words you hear a lot in the harp community. In many ways, it's become synonymous with a general health checkup, but it's a bit more specific than that. If you've ever wondered exactly what regulation is and how to tell if your lever harp needs it, you're not alone!
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