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Harpist: Carol

Grammy-winning Top Irish Harper in the World 2 Grammy-winning album Theraputic Harp Founder Harp Therapy Founder

Harpist: Máire Ní Chathasaigh Harpist: Marta Cook Harpist: Laurie Riley Harpist: Christina Tourin

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July 2017 • Handcrafted in Rising Sun, Indiana, USA

Rees Harps IncorporatedConcert Lever Harps

The Aberdeen Meadows Harp is made to be large - large in both voice and stature. The string action of the Aberdeen is designed to support very light touch, with subtlety and color, while still rising to full voice allowing for a comprehensive dynamic range. This harp is an impressive performance instrument. The Aberdeen comes standard with full concert quality Rees sharping levers. (Truitt or Camac levers can be special ordered for $18 per lever. Camacs cannot be installed on double harps.) The Aberdeen also has a narrow 3 1/2” rounded shoulder providing comfort and ease of play. Unique to Rees Harps, the Aberdeen can be ordered in the standard C to C range or the lower A to A. Both harps are the same size. Now also offered as a double harp but can only be strung as A to A.

Harp Specifications 36 strings

55” tall

5 octaves, C to C or A to A

25 to 27 pounds

(depending upon wood selected,

add 3 pounds to double harp)

Máire Ní Chathasaígh recorded her

album, Firewire, on her

Aberdeen Meadows Harp. Visit Máire’s site

at IrishHarper.com

Aberdeen Range - A to A or C to C

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Harp with full Rees Levers: $5,125 Double Aberdeen with full Rees Levers: $6,600 Aberdeen Meadows Padded Carrying Bag: $415 String Set C to C: $195; A to A: $240

Comes with tuning wrench, care sheet and lifetime warranty.

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50.0” tall

4.75 octaves

18 to 19 pounds (depending upon wood selected,

add 3 lbs to double harp)Mariposa Range - A to C or F to A

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All Rees Concert Line harps are known for their light but comfortably solid string feel. The 34-string Mariposa is light in weight and features string spacing preferred by Celtic players along with a big voice. The Mariposa comes standard with full concert quality Rees sharping levers. (Truitt or Camac levers can be special ordered for $18 per lever. Camacs cannot be installed on double harps.) Exclusive to Rees harps, the Mariposa is offered in two ranges A to C or F to A and our narrow 3 1/2” rounded shoulder for additional comfort when playing.

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Harp with full Rees Levers: $4,600 Double Mariposa with full Rees Levers: $6,100 Mariposa Padded Carrying Bag: $405 String Set A to C: $185; F to A: $225


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“I cannot express what it means to have harps that can bring such comfort, peace and joy to individuals who are anxious, afraid or in pain. I get thanks yous from patients and families, but everyone at Rees Harps has a special gift and you all deserve the credit. You’re making a difference to so many people... one harp at a time.”

Holly Goodale Therapeutic Harpist


46” tall

4 octaves


add 2 lbs for double harp)

Shaylee Meadows Range G to F

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The Shaylee Meadow is a compact harp with big voice and comes standard with full concert quality Rees sharping levers. (Truitt or Camac levers can be special ordered for $18 per lever. Camacs cannot be installed on double harps.) The Shaylee is well suited for personal play, therapeutic applications or any intimate venue. This harp has the modern, comfortable string tension which supports greater volume and reduces the need for a strong hand attack. The Shaylee is also offered as a double harp for those who want to expand their playing technique and explore the advantages of two rows of mirrored strings for double the fun. This luscious double harp also comes with full Rees sharping levers and a rich voice.

“I have not been able to stop playing my Shaylee Meadows since I received it.

Thank you so much for everything!”

Jana Bauerova Pictured performing at a folk music festival in Czech historic town of

Jindrichuv Hradec.

Harp with full Rees Levers: $2,900 Double Shaylee with full Rees Levers: $4,200 Shaylee Meadows Padded Carrying Bag: $395 String Set: $165



The Morgan Meghan concert line harp is a little big harp. This is a lap harp which competes favorably with many floor harps in size and color of voice. Like all Rees Concert Line Harps the voice of the Morgan Meghan is balanced and, unusual for a lap harp, the bass is open and deep. The Morgan Meghan Harp comes with full Rees Sharping Levers and harp pins. (Truitt or Camac levers can be special ordered for $18 per lever. Camacs cannot be installed on double harps.)


33” tall

3.55 octaves


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Morgan Meghan Range A to C below Middle C* *Generally played as if one octave lower.

“I am thrilled with my harp. Because of it’s tonal quality and size, I tell people it is a therapy lap harp with a floor harp sound and it is the only harp I use for my therapy

work.” K-Bear, harp therapist, pictured with John and Missy

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Harp with full Rees Levers: $2,400 Double Morgan with full Rees Levers: $3,500 Morgan Meghan Padded Carrying Bag: $340String Set: $100

Comes with matching display stand, tuning wrench, care sheet and lifetime warranty.


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Double Morgan Meghan (Shown on included stand.)

All the ornamentation on Rees harps is handcrafted by William’s son, Garen. There are three types of ornamentation: hand cut fretwork overlay (F), hand painted (P) and hand carved. (C).

Celtic Garland with Celtic Leaves $500 P

Starry, Starry Night $300 P

Singing Serpent $225 F

Autumn Leaves $550 F

Endless Love Knot $300 F

Ornamen tation

Floating Feathers $225 F

Celtic Border $225 F (center not included)

Butterflies $550 F Victorian Lace $550 F

Tree of Life $350 F

French Leaves $550 F

Lute Rosette $350 P (Choose your center color)

Laughing Serpents $250 C

Storied Serpent $500 C

Double Endless Knot $350 C

Visit our website, ReesHarps.com, to see more photos of each of the designs above, including closeups and different angles as well as more options and ideas.

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&ermsT onditionsC!1. Payment Policy - All Rees Concert Line Harps are built to order. On retail orders, we require a minimum of 25% down upon placement of the order with the balance due at the beginning of the month in which the harp is scheduled to be completed. We accept cash, personal and company checks, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and PayPal. Should you need to cancel your order for any reason, your downpayment is non-refundable. You are, however, welcome to apply that payment to any of our other harps. For instance, you may use it to purchase a Special Edition Fullsicle® Harp or even several Harpsicle® Harps. (See at HarpsicleHarps.com) 2. Lead Time - Our standard lead time is sixteen weeks unless you order fully custom ornamentation. In that case the artist will quote your a delivery schedule as part of the agreement process. Custom ornamentation could add a week up to a year to the lead time. The lutherie will make best efforts to deliver ordered harps on time. 3. Warranty - All Rees Concert Line Harps are guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship for the life of Rees Harps Inc. All Rees Concert Line Harps are guaranteed to be free from defects in

materials for five years. It is the buyer’s responsibility to return the instrument to Rees Harps Inc., all shipping and insurance being prepaid. This warranty is null and void if the harp has been tampered with, damaged by accident, neglected, misused, left exposed to either extreme heat and cold, of if the Rees Harps Inc. tag inside the instrument has been removed. Should the strings of the harp be changed to anything other than the type and gauge listed on the string chart for that specific model, the warranty is null and void, unless there is written permission of the lutherie. We reserve the sole right to determine neglect as well as any of the above listed warranty exceptions. At the direction and sole discretion of Rees Harps Incorporated, certain minor repairs may be directed to be done in place (without shipping) by a local professional, when it is determined that the shipping will present unnecessary risk to the instrument. In such cases, the warranty explicitly remains intact. In some states you may have legal rights other than those stated herein. 4. Returns - All Rees Harps come with a satisfaction guarantee. If you are not happy with your harp upon receipt contact us within 10 days. For restocking fee and return details visit ReesHarps.com. 5. All prices are quoted in US currency. 6. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. 7. All boxing and shipping charges are additional to the cost of the instrument. 8. All shipping is FOB Rising Sun, Indiana.

Peace $225 F

Faith $800 F

Love $225 FW

Hope $325 F & P

Cherry Blossoms $800 F

Hand painted “Pax” (Peace) $50 HP

Hand painted “Fides” (Faith) $50 HP

Hand painted “Amare” (Love) $50 HP

Hand painted “Spes” (Hope) $50 HP

Flowers can be in cherry wood or in pink stain

With the fretwork, wood burning and contrasting woods are used to shade and enhance the design. The carvings are carved to appear and feel woven. Custom ornamentation is available upon request. Please know custom work is more costly and may extend the harp production time extensively.

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Rees Harps Out and About… A partial listing of some professional harpists who have

selected Rees Harps includes:

Máire Ní Chathasaígh - All Ireland Harp Champion; International Performer

Ray Pool - Pedal / Lever Wizard; International Performer

Marta Cook - Double Grammy winner with Yo-Yo Ma, All Ireland Accompaniment Champion; International

Performer

Carol Thompson - 1999 Best New Age Album Grammy winning performance with Paul Winters

Laurie Riley - Music for Healing & Tranditions Co-founder; International Performer

Christina Tourin - Founder of the International Harp Therapy Program

Sue Raimond - Founder of Pet Pause - Music Therapy for Animals, International Performer

Janet Harbison - Founder of the Irish Harp Centre

Stella Benson - Music for Healing & Transition Program Co-founder; International Performer

Angie Bemiss - International Performer

Lynn Grieser - International Performer

Therese Honey - International Performer

Beth Kollé - International Performer

Laurie Rasmussen - International Performer

Christine VanArsdale - International Performer

Elizabeth Motter - International Performer, Midwest

Verlene Schermer - National Performer

Nancy Davis - National Performer

Cynthia Shelhart - National Performer, Double Harp

Jennifer Carlson - National Performer

Maureen Brennan - Regional Performer, West

Bryn Cox - Regional Performer, Midwest

Daryne Sandford - Regional Performer, East

Lindsey Duncan - Regional Performer, Midwest

Pamela Jurgens - Regional Performer, Midwest

Alyssa Reit - Regional Performer, Midwest

Ellen Tepper - Regional Performer, East

Darlene Walton - Regional Performer; Midwest

Amelia Theodoratus - Regional Performer, East

Kellen Perry - Regional Performer, West (with her beautiful harp named Abby)

Neil Young - okay, so he’s better known for his guitar playing and song writing

Stevie Wonder- and also better known for his singing : )

(If we accidentally missed you or listed your area incorrectly, please do not hesitate to let us know.)

About Rees Harps

Following in the sawdust of great luthiers, William Rees has been crafting the finest of quality instruments since 1972. William is also an accomplished, award-winning multi-instrumentalist who has been teaching and playing professionally since 1970.

Along William’s travels, he was joined in the business by his wife, Pamela who watches over the business side of the business as well as providing staff services for the five house rabbits who share William and Pamela’s lives.

Rees Harps started in a garage outside of Yosemite National Park in California. William’s harps quickly became popular for their natural beauty, great sound, dynamic range and light weight. In 2000, when the business needed to expand, the Rees’ relocated to Rising Sun, Indiana. Garen, William’s son, and Melissa, Garen’s wife both joined the business when they were each still in high school, in 1998 and 2002 respectively. They are already planning for the day when the company is theirs to propel into the future. Melissa and Garen are proud of their pet chickens and dog, Piper. The business turned forty in 2012 and the best is yet to come.

Front row: Roger Gifford, Garen Rees, Melissa Irwin; Back row: Rebecca Brown, Shannon Brown, James Grant, Eddie Ruff, Stacie McCarty, Larry Pence, Joann Irwin, Kevin Rohrbach, Ashely Rohrbach and William Rees; (Not pictured Pamela Rees and Tiffany Carrigan.)

Rees Harps

222 Main Street • Rising Sun, Indiana 47040 • USA

Voice: 812/438-3032 • FAX: 812/438-3089 E-mail: [email protected]

Web: ReesHarps.com, Harpsicle-Harps.com

Office Hours: 10AM - 5PM Tuesday to Saturday, Eastern Time Closed Sunday & Monday; Closed for US Holidays

Showroom by appointment only

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