Chromatic or also called Cross strung harps consist of two rows of strings which cross forming an X shape.  The advantage of this type of harp is that it is fully chromatic with out needing levers or pedals.  One row is the diatonic (white keys on a keyboard) and the crossing row provides the sharps and flats (black keys on a keyboard).

Check out this informative web site about chromatic harps: http://www.chromaticacademy.com/index.html 

Three standard models are available

Southern Cross 22/16      a rounded back lap harp, small, light and chromatic

3 octaves G below middle C to 1st G#, 22 diatonic strings plus 16 crossing sharps and flats for a total of 38 strings.  Weight 3 Kg (6.6 #) and overall height is 68.5 cm (27").

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Southern Cross 36/25   a rounded back full sized chromatic harp 

5 octaves C, 2 below middle C to 1st C, 36 diatonic strings plus 25 crossing for a total of 61 strings

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Prices subject to change without notice

Pleyel

Chromatic NylGut (or gut) strung 36/26   a rounded back full sized chromatic harp based upon the Pleyel harp design, especially suited for French technique and equally easy to play with the American technique

5 octaves C, 2 below middle C to 1st C#, 36 diatonic strings plus 26 crossing for a total of 62 strings

These photos are of a customised Pleyel series with replica Grecian column, 23 carat gold gilded ornamentation, polished brass neck plates.

Prices depend upon customers requirements and options

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Last modified: 27 December, 2007