Notice: Though we always have and will continue to build our instruments in Seattle, WA, USA, most of our materials are specialized and must be imported. We regret that due to the impact of the higher tariffs we're paying now, we had to raise our instrument prices on August 15th.


Welcome to the world of Dusty Strings harps! We are builders of lever harps (also commonly called folk or Celtic harps) and have been lovingly handcrafting our instruments in Seattle, WA since 1979. We invite you to browse to your heart's content, and if at any point you would prefer to talk to a person, feel free to give us a call! We won't bombard you with pushy sales tactics, and we would love to answer any questions you might have (or help you figure out what questions to ask).
These unique harps are available for adoption. If one of them strikes a chord in your heart, we'd love to talk with you!

Among the five hardwoods used in our FH harp line, sapele is sometimes overshadowed by its flashier siblings. Yet sonically, it offers a remarkable blend of the best tonal qualities found in the other wood species—rich warmth, clarity, and resonance.
Recently, we came across an exceptionally unique board of sapele and decided to make it into a distinctive FH36S that truly deserves the spotlight. With its wild and swirly grain pattern and deep, smooth tone, this harp has really knocked our socks off!
This special harp made its debut at the Somerset Harp Festival, where it was heard and played by lots of harpists. Many attendees were drawn to its bold aesthetic and captivated by its sound—proof that sapele has a voice all its own.
Includes full set of Camac levers, deluxe carrying case, and custom tuning wrench

Bubinga has long been one of our favorite woods to make harps out of - beloved for its rich, robust sound, and admired for the beauty of its grain. But every now and then, a piece of wood comes along that stops us in our tracks.
This harp was crafted from one such piece - a stunning cut of highly figured bubinga with a dramatic, three-dimensional grain pattern we’ve come to call Waterfall Bubinga. The figure flows down the wood like cascading water, catching light and shadow with every curve. Sonically, it offers everything we love about bubinga: depth, power, and resonance, but its visual presence sets it apart as a truly one-of-a-kind instrument.
This harp is a feast for the eyes and the ears, and we would love to see it go to a home where it will be played, loved, and shared for years to come.
Includes full set of Camac levers, deluxe carrying case, and custom tuning wrench

