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Endorsements: Here's what they're saying about the Thormahlen Ceili and Clare (formerly the Ceili-Mor)

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Endorsements for  Swans,   Cygnets,   Serenades, Gemini  

Updated May 13, 2013

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

The Ceili and Clare 34  
Many many thanks again for my beautiful, sparkling new harp. I've been bathing in its sweet, even tone and am absolutely thrilled with it. It has a really bright, alive sound. I love it. I will be playing it Saturday night in a concert with cellist, Natilie Haas. Thanks a million.
- Maeve Gilchrist, Boston, Mass

I love everything about this harp, and one of the things I like most is the consistency of tone quality. Playing it is a sensual experience, like cutting through soft butter or snuggling into smooth suede. The resonance is so rich that the Ceili almost seems amplified. The light string tension is easy on my hands. The velvety sound quality of the Ceili has me noodling and enjoying my harp experience more, constantly composing. It definitely brings out my creativity. I love the extreme light weight and portability, and gorgeous profile. It stands well on its feet and fits into a small car! Thanks, Dave and Sharon -- you have come up with a jewel that will fulfill many harper's dreams."
- Carolyn Deal, North Carolina

I absolutely LOVE my gorgeous Ceili harp!! I got one with folk gut strings and the sound is superb, so warm and luscious! The harp is also so comfortable to play- I feel I could go on for hours, without fatigue or pain and that is huge for someone with musculoskeletal issues like me. After putting on some new strings, I just finished regulating the harp- MYSELF! I couldn't believe how easy it was! I love the Camac levers on the Ceili! And, I can't say enough good things about the Thormahlens' customer service. They will bend over backwards to make sure the customer is totally satisfied! Thanks Sharon and Dave for my beautiful harp and the great service! You will definitely see more of me in the near future.
- Amelia Gerlach, North Carolina


I am thrilled with my new Ceili. What a gorgeous instrument! I love the sound, the feel, and the fact that I can fit it in the back seat of my Corolla.
- Jane Bruce, North Carolina

I am so enjoying my Walnut Ceili Mor. We just returned from Scotland and Ireland where we heard lots of wonderful music but really missed my harps and my husband and I were so glad to get back to our Thormahlen instruments.
- Susan Vaughn, Oregon

The harp stork brought me a new black Ceili and I'm just crazy about the huge sound, fluorocarbon strings, and it only weighs 18 pounds. It's just so nice having a smaller, lighter harp to play the Grainne stuff.
- Kathy Chanik, Virginia

I am ABSOLUTELY LOVING my new Clare harp!! Thanks sooooooo much for creating it!! Clare will be making her debut next Tuesday for a Holidays and Hope event of our local hospice, and for a benefit concert for the CARE network here in Franklin, NC.
- Beth Hunter, NC
I wanted to write and tell you how thrilled I am with my new Ceili…. This could not have been a better choice for me with only 18 pounds to load in and out of the car at least 10 times a week. Not only do I love its lightness, but the fluorocarbon strings practically play themselves. I can play for two hours and not get blisters under calluses. AND…. I so love the fact that I can do the upper range with confidence. The notes seem so clear and reachable. I love love love it.
- Margi Miller, Florida
I drove to the terminal to pick up my 2 harps yesterday because I couldn't wait until Monday for delivery. Out of all the harps I have owned (and there have been many) these are the BEST. What I love: the weight, the natural look of the wood, the feel, the sound- everything! They will be so much easier to transport through the halls of the nursing home. The tone of both the Ceili and the Serenade is organic, beautiful and even, top to bottom, taking me away to a better place with no unpleasant surprises. Both harps are very forgiving of my less than perfect technique, and encourage a more expressive style of playing. The Ceili will make its debut in church this afternoon, and will be especially helpful for easing my tendonitis. Hopefully I will get the opportunity some day to express my thanks and praise in person for building these remarkable harps...they are exactly what I have been looking for.
- Sharon McVaugh, New Jersey
The black koa Ceili arrived and I love it! I have so many other things to do today, but I have just been sitting here trying my tunes out on it. It has a gorgeous sound, and so different from the Swan. I can play with different voices whenever I feel like it. I love the tone. It's definitely not shy!
- Julie Gorka, North Carolina

I just want to let you know my Koa Ceili-Mor arrived today. It is a beautiful instrument. The feel is soft and easy and the tone is just as you described it - bell-like. I have fallen in love with it and know that I will have many hours of playing enjoyment. Thank you very much for all your advice and help and for this lovely harp. I'm glad you made a video of unboxing the harp. That is certainly one sturdy package, and with your guide I had no trouble unpacking and reassembling the box.
- Margery Manuli, Virginia

See more from Margery below

 

I just wanted you to know how much I love this harp!!
- Bonnie Berk, Pennsylvania
 
The harp arrived today in fine shape! It is really a beauty and the sound is GREAT. It's actually amazing how very similar the sound is to my black Ceili, even tho the black harp is 9 months old. Ceilis seem to sound all remarkably alike. Plus it was ready to go the minute I got it out of the box-it was in perfect tune. It may be those fluorocarbon strings. It's going to be my Eb harp, and the black will be the C harp. I have achieved Harp Nirvana! Thanks so very much, Sharon and Dave, for all your excellent customer service and your beautiful harps. Another happy customer.
- Kathy Chanik, Virginia
 

My new Ceili has surprising volume and I love the tone, brightness, clarity, ease of playing, design and so far, everything about it! The string spacing is a bit less than on my other harp, so that will take some getting used to, but I think it's worth it. Considering the temperature change, it arrived in fairly good tune. The ease of the tuning pegs surprised me. They are very sensitive, compared to my Salvi. And what a gorgeous carrying case you sent with it! Thank you. This harp is a dream come true for me and I'm grateful for all your patience in working with me to pick it out.
A very happy new Thormahlen harp owner : )
- Suzanne Ludlam, Vermont

 

The harp arrived and is as beautiful as I could want. The sound side by side with my other harp is so much more resonant, sweeter, vibrant and clearer. It's such a different experience playing it. It's incredible. The bass notes are wonderful and rich, the treble clear and bright and warm, and the odd difference between wound bass strings and nylon strings on my other harp doesn't exist on this harp - it's consistent throughout the full range. It feels so uplifting and healing resonating against my body. Thank you and your husband for such a beautiful thing.
- Susan Beal, Vermont

 

More from Margery

Playing my new Koa Ceili-Mor has been a joy - it is physically so much easier to play than my other harps, and the tone is absolutely lovely. I took the new harp out for my first gig on St. Patrick's Day, and got a lot of positive comments about the music. That's saying something in a restaurant where the music is generally in the background. And there was a lot of admiration for the look of the instrument itself, all the beautiful craftsmanship. I have since taken it to church and again people admired the harp itself as well as appreciating the music. Several of my friends, who have heard my other harps in the same setting, commented that the tone of the Ceili-Mor is outstanding, and noticeably different from the others. One said the sound was sweeter and more pleasant, and carried well without amplification. I think the koa makes all the difference. I am so pleased with my new harp and very glad I gave in to the temptation to buy it. Thank you again for your helpful and friendly service. The Ceili-Mor is a wonderful harp, and it is a pleasure to play.
- Margery Manuli, Virginia

 
I'm sorry it's taken me so long to tell you how much I love the walnut Ceili-Mor that I bought from you last November. It is perfect for my little hands and I love the fluorocarbon strings! It is a true joy.
- Kristy Hewitt, Oregon
 
   
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