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Endorsements: Here's what they're saying about the Thormahlen Cygnet

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Endorsements for  Swans,  SerenadesCeilis and Geminis  

Updated November 12, 2008

See our video of 4 customers who tell their expereience of their Thormahlen Harp on the Swan endorsement page.

The Cygnet  

I am sooooooo thrilled!! I now have a beautiful folk gut strung Cherry Cygnet. I have so very much missed playing my L&H Style 23 Concert Grand, and had to sell it because of the advancing osteo-arthritis in my hands, but the Cygnet is that and more with out the high tension!! The tone is so lush, rich, and warm!! I am so excited to have it right before my busy season. The harp is beautiful to look at and the tone is awesome!!! What a wonderful harp you all make!!
- Cynthy Johnson, Virginia (Cynthy and her Cherry Cygnet)

See Cynthy with her Koa Swan on the Swan endorsements page

On February 14, Joanna sent this to the harplist:

I would like to send an e-Valentine out to Dave and Sharon.
Thanks Dave for making those gorgeous harps!!! Everywhere I go with my cherry Cygnet 36, someone always says "Hey, that harp looks like a heart! How do you get all that music out of that little harp?" Somehow, Dave knows how to build a small, light harp with a huge, lush sound....and everytime I call Sharon with another dumb question, she is always gracious and helpful. I love you guys!!!! Oh, and by the way it's just the right height so I can look over her cute little neck and see everyone in the room. She sang beautifully at my Valentines day gig. I just love my little Cygnet!
- Joanna Mell, Pennsylvania (You may have noticed Joanna on the Swan endorsemetns page and you'll also see her on the Serenade page as well).

When I was in the hospital, my husband brought to me a dear friend: my Cygnet harp, Lucia. She was (and still is) such a comfort. I played her whenever I could. I must tell you the patient in the next room who had Alzheimer's, was very noisy yelling and screaming, not really knowing where she was and what was happening to her. I would play my harp and she quieted right down. It was better than the any drug the nurses could have given her!! Her husband thanked me, the nurses thanked me. I was told my harp was  wonderful by so many doctors and nurses!!! I created a soothing comforting and healing atmosphere with my Lucia.
- Pam Travis, Washington (with her Cherry Cygnet)

Pam's Cherry Cygnet has a sister Cygnet in Koa, so there are 2 Cygnets at Pam's house.

 

My harp, "Little Sister," lives in the family room and I sit with her in front of the TV, noodling during commercials. I can't resist striking an arpeggio as I'm walking by, letting the ringing follow me when I'm about my business. And this seems to be catching. Both of my kids can't resist her, either. I LOVE having a bass and the ability to change keys without retuning the harp. And the rich, mellow tone is so calming. Even though I'm still a beginner, Little Sister's tone calms even me while I'm playing. I've learned that harp therapy is not only for the sick and stressed listener but also for the player. She is my respite. Thank you for making a wonderful and beautiful harp.
- Lynne from New Jersey (with her maple Cygnet)

 

Thank you, thank you. My new harp is TRULY A WORK OF HEART!
- Donna Cribbs (her new cherry Cygnet with our new oval heron inlay)

 

I purchased a Lacewood Thormahlen Cygnet in June of 04. I am not your "most experienced" harpist ever (this is my first real harp), but I have been a classical guitarist since age 5 (I'm now 35), went to music college, and I know a bit about the tone I want, and I also know something about wood qualities. I did an "over the phone" test of all the harps Sharon had. I did not know which one she was playing. I did not pick the most expensive one, nor did I pick what I felt was the prettiest looking one. I picked the one that had "it" as far as tone was concerned. My Lacewood Cygnet is truly an instrument to behold. I cannot comment highly enough on the craftsmanship of the instrument. Being as I've owned many instruments (wood and otherwise,) I think I can comment on this aspect.
- Peggy Welty, Ohio
 
My new Maple Cygnet sounds absolutely wonderful - I like the fact it has a lot of sustain all the way up into the high register but is still clear with lots of overtones which gives it a lively sound. It also is extremely responsive and easy to play. What a great sounding harp!
- Mollie Nichols, New York
 
I have owned a Thormahlen Walnut Cygnet Harp since October of 2005. I absolutely love it. It is the perfect thing for a beginner like me. Thank you all for making such wonderful instruments!
- Whitney Miller
 

I am enjoying my Bubinga Cygnet so much! I receive compliments on its lovely tone at harp circle meetings and from my teacher whenever she plays it. My dog and cat faithfully curl up as close to the harp as I will allow them to while I play. At the end of my practice time, I can never resist playing just one more arpeggio to prolong the harp magic!
- Tabitha Brecke, Arizona

 
   
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