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Roosebeck Minstrel Celtic Harp, 29-String Walnut

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29-String 4 Octaves Chelby Levers Solid Walnut

Ideal for: Serious players who prefer clean design and walnut's warmer character

Four octaves of Minstrel range in warm, understated walnut.

The Walnut Minstrel Harp offers the same four-octave capability in a frame that lets the wood do the talking. Solid walnut gives this instrument a warm, rich visual character with deep grain patterns that only get more beautiful with age.

Warm, Full, Slightly Darker Voice

The Finnish birch plywood soundboard pairs naturally with walnut's tonal characteristics for a sound that's warm, full, and slightly darker than the rosewood models. A rich voice that players often describe as particularly well suited to slow airs and contemplative repertoire.

About walnut: Walnut is a classic American hardwood known for a warm, focused tone with strong mids. On a harp, it contributes a depth and roundness that contrasts beautifully with the brighter character of rosewood.

Clean Walnut Design, Chelby Performance

For players who prefer clean design without carved ornamentation, the Walnut Minstrel delivers a sophisticated, understated package. No carvings, just beautifully finished solid walnut with deep grain patterns.

The 29 DuPont nylon strings span C3 to C7, every string equipped with a Chelby lever.

Why Chelby levers matter: Cheap levers can buzz, slip, or pull strings out of position when engaged. Chelby levers stay precisely in place and deliver a clean half-step every time.

Same Range, Different Voice

Musically, this harp delivers the same four-octave range and Chelby lever performance as the rest of the Minstrel line. The difference is in the voice, walnut gives you depth and warmth rather than the brighter projection of rosewood models.

Which wood is right for you? There's no wrong answer. Rosewood leans toward brightness and projection. Walnut leans toward warmth and depth. Many serious players eventually own both.

Technical Specifications

Strings 29 DuPont Nylon
Range C3 to C7 (4 octaves)
Levers 24 Chelby sharpening levers
Frame Solid Walnut
Soundboard Finnish Birch Plywood
Dimensions 36.5 inches H × 22.75 inches W × 9.5 inches D
Weight 14.6 lbs

What's in the Box

Every Minstrel Harp ships with everything you need to tune and start playing.

Tuning Tool Extra String Set

Gig bag (HMNC) sold separately.

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Roosebeck Minstrel Celtic Harp, 29-String Walnut

$819
$819

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Tradition you can feel, craftsmanship you can hear.
Solid tonewoods
Cured, cut, and chosen for sound.
Voiced by hand
Fretboards dressed, action set, bridges fit by our luthiers.
Made to be played
Built for working musicians, designed to sound better the more you play it.
Since 1973
Five decades of building instruments that last generations.

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