The Cross Strung Collection
Stoney End Harps
ESabelle 22
The Esabelle Cross-Strung is a fully chromatic lap harp designed for versatility and expressive freedom. Built in the traditional Gothic style, it features two intersecting rows of strings that allow the player to access every note in the chromatic scale without using sharpening levers or re-tuning.
The 5/7 model follows the classic pattern: one row of strings represents the natural notes (the “white keys” on a piano), while the other provides the sharps and flats (the “black keys”). The 6/6 version offers evenly spaced intersecting strings, each a half step apart, ideal for players exploring non-Western tunings, microtonal scales, or modern improvisational styles.
Perfect for new age, jazz, experimental, and world music, the Esabelle offers a smooth, intuitive way to explore frequent key changes and chromatic harmonies—without levers or limitations.
Features
-
Style: Gothic, Cross-Strung Chromatic
-
String Layout: Available in 5/7 or 6/6 configuration
-
Range: Fully chromatic
-
String Spacing: 1/2″ – 5/8″
-
Dimensions: 32½” H × 9″ D × 19″ W
-
Weight: 10 lbs
-
Wood Options: Walnut, Maple, or Cherry
-
Levers: None required (fully chromatic)
-
Optional Shoulder Strap: For ease of portability
- Optional Lapboard: Provides stable, comfortable support for 22-string harps without a base
Why You’ll Love It
The Esabelle Cross-Strung opens a world of musical possibilities. Its fully chromatic range eliminates the need for levers or retuning, while its compact lap-harp design keeps it comfortable and portable. Ideal for adventurous harpists and multi-genre performers, the Esabelle invites you to explore rich harmonies, fluid key changes, and innovative tunings—all with elegant Gothic style and Stoney End craftsmanship.
Optional Bases
Choose a base to suit your height and playing comfort.
Available base sizes: 15″, 17″, 19″, and 21″.
Recommended Base Height:
-
Under 5’0” → 15″ base
-
5’0”–5’4” → 17″ base
-
5’5”–5’8” → 19″ base
-
Over 5’8” → 21″ base
Custom Base Height also available upon request.
Genevieve 26
The Genevieve 26 is a larger cross-strung harp that brings the expressive versatility of a fully chromatic design to a more resonant and expansive body. With 26 strings, it offers a broader tonal range and fuller projection while retaining the intuitive playability and elegant form of the Esabelle.
Available in either 5×7 or 6×6 string configurations, the Genevieve allows players to explore every chromatic note without the need for levers or retuning. The 5×7 layout mirrors the familiar piano-style arrangement of natural notes and accidentals, while the 6×6 version provides even spacing between each half-step for more advanced and experimental playing.
Perfect for Celtic fusion, jazz, new age, or world music, the Genevieve offers smooth chromatic transitions, warm tone, and freedom of expression that suit both contemporary and traditional musicians alike.
Features
-
Style: Gothic, Cross-Strung Chromatic
-
Range: 26 strings, fully chromatic
-
String Layout: Available in 5×7 or 6×6 configuration
-
String Spacing: 9/16″ – 5/8″
-
Dimensions: Slightly larger than the Esabelle, for increased depth and resonance
-
Weight: 15 lbs
-
Wood Options: Walnut, Maple, or Cherry
-
Levers: None required (fully chromatic)
Why You’ll Love It
The Genevieve 26 expands on the design of the Esabelle, offering greater range, volume, and resonance while maintaining the same chromatic freedom. Its ergonomic cross-strung layout lets you play fluidly across keys without levers, making it ideal for composers, improvisers, and performing artists seeking a harp that adapts to any musical landscape. Elegant, innovative, and beautifully crafted, the Genevieve is a truly versatile cross-strung harp for the modern musician.
Optional Bases
Choose a base for your preferred playing height.
Available base sizes: 14″ and 17″.
Recommended Base Height:
-
Under 5’2” → 14″ base
-
5’2”–5’7” → 17″ base
Custom Base Height also available upon request.
Rebecca 30
The Rebecca is a fully chromatic floor harp that offers the rich tone and range of a full-sized instrument with the expressive freedom of a cross-strung design. Featuring a four-octave range, the Rebecca allows players to perform in any key without lever sharpening or re-tuning.
Built on the traditional 5×7 cross-strung layout, one set of strings represents the natural notes—the “white keys” of a piano—while the other provides the sharps and flats—the “black keys.” The two sets of strings cross gracefully at the center, allowing the player to access the entire chromatic scale with either hand.
Perfect for new age, jazz, world, and experimental musicians, the Rebecca opens up a world of harmonic and tonal possibilities while maintaining the elegant presence of a classic Gothic-style floor harp.
Features
-
Style: Gothic, Cross-Strung Chromatic
-
Range: Four octaves, fully chromatic
-
String Layout: 5×7 configuration (not available in 6×6)
-
String Spacing: 5/8″
-
Dimensions: 58″ H × 27″ D × 13″ W
-
Weight: 20 lbs
-
Wood: Maple (standard)
-
Levers: None required (fully chromatic)
-
Base Included: Choice of 6″, 8″, or 10″
Why You’ll Love It
The Rebecca Cross-Strung brings full chromatic freedom to a grand floor harp format. Its resonant body and balanced tone make it ideal for intricate arrangements, rich improvisation, and compositions that move fluidly across keys. Requiring no levers or retuning, the Rebecca is both innovative and effortless, offering modern musicians a harp that adapts to every genre—from Celtic fusion to global jazz—with poise and precision.
Base Height Recommendations
The Rebecca includes your choice of base height for optimal comfort and posture:
-
Under 5’3” → 6″ base
-
5’3”–5’7” → 8″ base
-
Over 5’7” → 10″ base
Custom Base Height also available upon request.
See current Price list