Building harps is not a side-line for us, it's how we've made our living for many years, and we're committed to building the best-sounding, best-looking and most playable instrument we can. The features that make Heartland harps distinctive are in all the models, not just the largest ones. So you can go from our smallest harp to any of our large ones and not have to make any playing adjustments, other than range of course.

Features like:

• THE CURVED SOUNDBOX - Many people ask why we build harps with a curved soundbox, when all other harps built in the US have straight ones. The curve was a design that Dave created for aesthetic reasons, but there are other advantages. Heartland harps don't have to be tipped back, so there is no weight resting on the player's shoulder. This makes it very ergonomic! Also, because of the curve, there is extra room in the upper octave for the player's right hand. And the sound is terrific!
• DECORATIVE ARTWORK - Pamela has been creating custom decorative artwork on the soundboards for years now, and the response has been tremendous. Choose from one of her current designs, or customize your harp with your favorite design or symbol.
• WATERPROOF FINISH - Yes, all Heartland harps have a fully waterproof finish. If you're playing outside and it starts to drizzle, or the admiring child running up to see your harp trips and spills lemonade all over the soundboard, you can just wipe it down when you get a chance, and no harm will be done.
• VOLUME - The size of the soundboard gives these harps incredible volume as well as a clear, mellow tone. The tone of the bass strings is enhanced by our 'pillar through soundboard' design, which allows the soundboard to vibrate fully. One of the first comments new owners usually make is on the volume they can get out of their harp without a lot of effort.
• CHOICE OF WOODS - We build harps in a variety of woods. Cherry, walnut and African sapele are all available at the base price. You can also combine woods for a unique, distinctive look. Other exotic woods such as bubinga, figured cherry, or kauri are also available for an additional charge.
• TENSION - To get the best sound from a harp and make it easier to play, you need adequate string tension. There is no 'standard' tension, but our harps would be rated as medium to high tension. This makes it easier to get good sound from the harp and generally makes the harp more responsive.
• SPACING - All Heartland harps have concert spacing - in other words, narrower at the top than in the bass. This is based on pedal harp spacing, and again makes it easier to play.
• CRAFTSMANSHIP -We take great pride in the fine art of building harps, and in building an instrument pleasing both to the the eye and to the touch, as well as the ear. From selecting the rough woods to the final hand- rubbed finish, we are the only ones working on your harp. This is much more than just a job, a bit of us goes into each and every harp.
• 10-YEAR WARRANTY - Yes, all Heartland harps come with a full 10-year warranty. You can check out the warranty page for the details.