I am renting a Salvi Mia with the intention to purchase after 6 months. It has biocarbon strings on it. I love the sound, but then I am a beginner harpist. I am just glad to have such a beautiful harp!
Thank you for this great comparison! To me the original gut strings are the better. Definitely I don't like the new biocarbon strings. To my they sound "flat" and "empty".
I appreciate the choice of solo in this demonstration since it offers a full register range. That said, what is the tune and its arranger? It’s completely new to me.
I bought a Mia in Green and Rosewood (the only one they ever made) It came with Silkgut. I have tried and tried, but the sound just is not 'warm'- it's too 'twinky.' (that's not good, by the way) I'm going to get gut strings and restring it, next month. I also have a 1980's Salvi Diana, which is just beautiful. It rings just as much (or more) as the Mia, but the overtones! I think that the smaller harp benefits in so many ways from gut- it's more organic. Thanks for doing this comparison. It helped me make that decision.
The harps with silkgut and biocarbon strings have a clear sound. The harps with gut strings have a warm sound. It's a matter of taste. Glad to hear we helped you with this.
Hi, this may be a stupid question (I'm totally new to the world of harps!) but I'm thinking of getting a salvi mia and I'm wondering if you can restring it to another sort of salvi string no matter which type you get initially? The store nearest to me stocks both gut and biocarbon mias but I'm personally leaning more towards silkgut... would it be possible to restring either of these harps with silkgut at a later date, or would differing tensions be an issue for either? (Sorry to bother you- you just sounded like a person who may know the answer!)
@@freyabantiff6744 I'm planning on stringing mine with gut strings, but they need to be calibrated by Salvi/L&H to not void warranty and/or cause problems. So, I go to a Salvi string store for that. hope that helps.
Thanks! A suggestion is that beyond sound, one should consider how often the different types of string break, and tension, then make a decision based on need, repertoire etc.
Love all of them but my preference is always gut. i have just bought a second hand Mia and was checking to see what strings were on it as some look as if they have been replaced by nylon strings. The harp was bought in 2015 originally so would the strings then have been gut? Was this before the silk gut was introduced.
Interesting, how different they are. 😍😍 not sure, they are all beautiful. From the video I like the Biocarbon most, then gut, then silkgut. Would be curious, to try in person in the shop😍😍 Looking forward to 💫💫💫
・私は、ANAを持っていますが、高音域（No.15,No.16）でナチュラル・ガットは相性が良くありません。シルクガット弦を注文しました。比較動画をありがとうございました。So we have other problem. For it is becoming difficult to get natural gut strings. (I am sorry I am not good at English) Thank You for playing three harps and music!
Changing the strings shouldn't be a problem, because the Salvi Mia is strong enough for gut strings (highest string tension). What you have to take into account is that the harp will have to be completely re-voiced when you change the string set.
It’s my understanding that the silk gut is not as tight a tension as the gut. How does the bio carbon rate tension wise? I have a Dusty Crescendo 34 nylon and Triplett Christina 26. The latter is quite a light tension. Thanks. I am looking forward to trying a Salvi Mia and Una in the Los Angeles area now that I have had my shots
I personally think that the biocarbon strings have the lightest string tension. You are welcome to try the harps here as well, but that is a bit far for you I guess...
Thank you for comparison. The harps are all the same just strings (and color of finishes) are different? Samé soundboard, same wood for neck, pillar, body?
Gut is the mellowest. The carbon is definitely too bright although it has more presence in the lower range. Generally, apart from the obvious difference in warmth, this harp has a pretty similar tone with all three string sets. The harp itself has this characteristic tone, a bit too bright in the upper register, slightly weak in the lower range. Its sound is quite neutral, uncoloured, compared to some harps with more beautiful, nasal tone.
I think I like gut the best, but strangely, I like the bio-carbon for second place. The silk-gut is neither as resonant as gut, nor as bright as bio-carbon.
The biocarbon has very bright , clear and strong upper notes ; it doesn't (according to me) have same warmth as gut strings ; If possible Please play smth so that we can hear the whole spectrum , including the basses of each harp . Thank you.
When Annemieke played the chords she did show the entire spectrum. Isn't that enough to get a good idea of the basses? The basses are for the three harps the same.
silk gut are not actually "gut". Also, people will always kill animals to eat...always. As a 40+ year vegetarian, I opt to use gut strings because I figure if others are eating the animals, the least we can do is use all of the parts, and like the native americans, honor the animal by not wasting it. (also, all pedal harps require gut strings...not really an option).
No animals are killed to make gut strings (from bowbrand) actually, meat factories take all of the usable meat from the animals and the remainder that would end up in the trash, is used to make the strings. No extra killing is ever done
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The Gut Strings give a warm natural sound with a wider range of sound. They transport me to medieval times.
I like the gut strings the Most - a Full an warm sound!
I am renting a Salvi Mia with the intention to purchase after 6 months. It has biocarbon strings on it. I love the sound, but then I am a beginner harpist. I am just glad to have such a beautiful harp!
Thank you for this great comparison! To me the original gut strings are the better. Definitely I don't like the new biocarbon strings. To my they sound "flat" and "empty".
Oh no...I like all three types of strings!😬😁
My favorite is the gut strung!
The biocarbon sounds like some radio music from the 1930s. The gut is best. The Silkgut is very good.
I appreciate the choice of solo in this demonstration since it offers a full register range. That said, what is the tune and its arranger? It’s completely new to me.
I bought a Mia in Green and Rosewood (the only one they ever made) It came with Silkgut. I have tried and tried, but the sound just is not 'warm'- it's too 'twinky.' (that's not good, by the way) I'm going to get gut strings and restring it, next month. I also have a 1980's Salvi Diana, which is just beautiful. It rings just as much (or more) as the Mia, but the overtones! I think that the smaller harp benefits in so many ways from gut- it's more organic. Thanks for doing this comparison. It helped me make that decision.
The harps with silkgut and biocarbon strings have a clear sound. The harps with gut strings have a warm sound. It's a matter of taste. Glad to hear we helped you with this.
Hi, this may be a stupid question (I'm totally new to the world of harps!) but I'm thinking of getting a salvi mia and I'm wondering if you can restring it to another sort of salvi string no matter which type you get initially? The store nearest to me stocks both gut and biocarbon mias but I'm personally leaning more towards silkgut... would it be possible to restring either of these harps with silkgut at a later date, or would differing tensions be an issue for either? (Sorry to bother you- you just sounded like a person who may know the answer!)
@@freyabantiff6744 I'm planning on stringing mine with gut strings, but they need to be calibrated by Salvi/L&H to not void warranty and/or cause problems. So, I go to a Salvi string store for that. hope that helps.
@@moirbasso7051 im planning to buy yhos harp with gut strings, did you change them out and happier with the sound i hope
Thanks! A suggestion is that beyond sound, one should consider how often the different types of string break, and tension, then make a decision based on need, repertoire etc.
I really enjoyed this!!!
Could you please tell me the name of the tune? It's beautiful!
It is Edward Corcoran by O'Carolan, as I know now.
Love all of them but my preference is always gut. i have just bought a second hand Mia and was checking to see what strings were on it as some look as if they have been replaced by nylon strings. The harp was bought in 2015 originally so would the strings then have been gut? Was this before the silk gut was introduced.
Interesting, how different they are. 😍😍 not sure, they are all beautiful. From the video I like the Biocarbon most, then gut, then silkgut. Would be curious, to try in person in the shop😍😍 Looking forward to 💫💫💫
Would be great to see you Kristine. You are welcome to try them all.
@@ZingendeSnaarHarpen ❤️❤️❤️
・私は、ANAを持っていますが、高音域（No.15,No.16）でナチュラル・ガットは相性が良くありません。シルクガット弦を注文しました。比較動画をありがとうございました。So we have other problem. For it is becoming difficult to get natural gut strings.
(I am sorry I am not good at English)
Thank You for playing three harps and music!
Very interesting! And is possible to change the set of string after you purchase the harp?
Changing the strings shouldn't be a problem, because the Salvi Mia is strong enough for gut strings (highest string tension). What you have to take into account is that the harp will have to be completely re-voiced when you change the string set.
Thank you for the help!
@@ZingendeSnaarHarpen can you tell me what do you mean by revoiceing after change, thanks
I would love to know the name of the song. :)
Love the gut strings
Could anyone please tell me how much it would cost totally (shipping,etc)to buy Salvi Mia to India
It’s my understanding that the silk gut is not as tight a tension as the gut. How does the bio carbon rate tension wise? I have a Dusty Crescendo 34 nylon and Triplett Christina 26. The latter is quite a light tension. Thanks. I am looking forward to trying a Salvi Mia and Una in the Los Angeles area now that I have had my shots
I personally think that the biocarbon strings have the lightest string tension. You are welcome to try the harps here as well, but that is a bit far for you I guess...
@@ZingendeSnaarHarpen where are you located? Italy?
@@elizabethdexter3779 We are located in Rhenen, The Netherlands. This is our website: www.zingendesnaar.nl.
@@ZingendeSnaarHarpen I should have known this due to the url. Yup a bit far. 😃
Thank you so much for the video
Thank you for comparison. The harps are all the same just strings (and color of finishes) are different? Samé soundboard, same wood for neck, pillar, body?
Yes correct, only the strings are different.
Gut is the mellowest. The carbon is definitely too bright although it has more presence in the lower range. Generally, apart from the obvious difference in warmth, this harp has a pretty similar tone with all three string sets. The harp itself has this characteristic tone, a bit too bright in the upper register, slightly weak in the lower range. Its sound is quite neutral, uncoloured, compared to some harps with more beautiful, nasal tone.
I think I like gut the best, but strangely, I like the bio-carbon for second place. The silk-gut is neither as resonant as gut, nor as bright as bio-carbon.
Biocarbon is beautiful, but for me too sharp, though brilliant. For me the real harp sound is gut string, warm, full and resonant.
The biocarbon sounds so weird. I wonder why...
The most expensive always sound the best lol
Gut strings hands down.
Biocarbon
The advantage of the carbon string is the weight..
The biocarbon has very bright , clear and strong upper notes ; it doesn't (according to me) have same warmth as gut strings ; If possible Please play smth so that we can hear the whole spectrum , including the basses of each harp . Thank you.
When Annemieke played the chords she did show the entire spectrum. Isn't that enough to get a good idea of the basses? The basses are for the three harps the same.
For me , the string type wouldn't make much difference.......I'm sure I could make all three of them sound absolutely awful.
I am not a fan of gut strings because of the animals killed just for to play sweet music. I choose the carbon ones.
silk gut are not actually "gut". Also, people will always kill animals to eat...always. As a 40+ year vegetarian, I opt to use gut strings because I figure if others are eating the animals, the least we can do is use all of the parts, and like the native americans, honor the animal by not wasting it. (also, all pedal harps require gut strings...not really an option).
No animals are killed to make gut strings (from bowbrand) actually, meat factories take all of the usable meat from the animals and the remainder that would end up in the trash, is used to make the strings. No extra killing is ever done