Our Harps
At Pedran Harps, each instrument is handcrafted with care, character, and attention to detail. Our range spans from compact lap harps to full-sized lever harps, offering instruments suited to beginners, professionals, and everyone in between. As standard, all Pedran harps are crafted using ash wood, strung with high-quality gut strings, and fitted with reliable Rees levers, ensuring a warm, responsive tone and excellent playability. Each harp reflects our commitment to traditional craftsmanship while allowing for individuality in design and musical expression.
The Pedran Bach is a 20-string lap harp, ideally suited to beginners taking their first steps into harp playing, as well as experienced musicians seeking a compact instrument that’s easy to pick up and play on the go.Each Pedran Bach lap harp comes fully levered as standard, offering greater musical flexibility and expanded playing possibilities, with adjustments available to suit individual player preferences. Distinctive among lap harps, the Pedran Bach features a round soundbox, enhancing resonance and sound projection for a rich, clear tone well beyond its size.
Weight: 5kg - Height: 83cm
String Range: 1st Octave D to 3rd Octave
Prices start from £1050
The Pedran Bach - 20 Strings
The Hirwain - 28 Strings
The Hirwain is a beautifully balanced 28-string harp and one of our most popular models, celebrated for its versatility, character, and unmistakable folk appeal. Designed to suit a wide range of playing styles, it is equally at home in traditional, folk, and contemporary music settings. Fully levered and strung with gut strings, it provides excellent tonal depth and musical flexibility, making it a dependable instrument for learning, performance, and recording alike.With its manageable size and well-balanced design, the Hirwain is easy to transport while still delivering the presence and resonance of a larger harp, a perfect choice for musicians seeking a distinctive harp with strong roots in folk tradition.
Weight: 8.5kg - Height: 105cm
String Range: 5th Octave B to 1st Octave A
Prices start from £2,350.00
The Pedran - 34 Strings
The Pedran is a 34-string harp rooted in traditional design, offering a timeless aesthetic combined with the individuality that defines our harps. While classical in form, many are made truly unique through carefully chosen blends of contrasting hardwoods, such as black walnut and ash, creating instruments that are as visually striking as they are musically expressive.Strong yet elegant, the Pedran Harp embodies the values of our workshop and stands as a true representation of Pedran Harps’ craftsmanship. Its robust construction delivers a powerful, resonant voice, while its refined balance and playability make it equally suited to both performance and long-term musical development.
Weight: 13.5kg - Height: 120cm
String Range: 6th Octave C to 1st Octave A
Prices start from £3,000
The Ddraig - 34 Strings
The Ddraig is a striking 34-string harp and the largest instrument in our range, designed to make a bold visual and musical statement. Named after the Welsh word for “Dragon,” its powerful presence and distinctive form reflect the strength and character associated with its name. Renowned for its unique design, the Ddraig combines commanding projection with refined craftsmanship, resulting in an instrument that is as impressive to hear as it is to behold. Ideal for players seeking a harp with strong personality, depth, and presence, the Ddraig stands proudly at the forefront of the Pedran Harps collection.
Weight - 14kg Height - 123cm
String range- 6th Octave C to 1st Octave A
Prices start from £3,250.00
Bespoke Harp making
All of our harps are made bespoke by craftsman Tom Watkins in our home work-shop, we can tailor the harp as best we can to suit individual player needs. Here are just a few of the wood choices we have available:
Black walnut
Black walnut tends to produce a deep, rounded sound with strong mid-range presence, offering clarity without harshness. Compared to lighter hardwoods, black walnut slightly softens the brightness of the higher strings while enhancing sustain and resonance, resulting in a balanced, mellow voice that feels expressive and intimate.
Cherry
Cherry offers a gentle brightness with excellent note definition, sitting between the warmth of darker hardwoods and the sparkle of lighter timbers. Cherry produces a lively, responsive sound with good sustain, allowing melodies to sing while retaining softness and control. As the wood matures, its tonal character often deepens and mellows slightly over time, making cherry a popular choice for harps that aim to combine clarity, warmth, and long-term tonal development.
Ash
Ash produces excellent clarity and projection, with a crisp response that allows each note to speak cleanly and confidently. Compared to darker woods, ash emphasizes the higher frequencies slightly more, giving the harp a lively, energetic voice while still maintaining good balance and sustain. Its strength and elasticity also contribute to a stable, responsive instrument, making ash an ideal choice for players who value definition, versatility, and a clear, expressive sound across a wide range of playing styles.
Accessories
To complement our selection of harps, we also offer a range of accessories including strings, tuners, and stools and plinths. At Pedran Harps, we believe that having the right accessories is just as important as having the right instrument.
