The Desert Rose
by d'Aigle Autoharps
Desert Rose is a full bodied autoharp with a deep resonant tone, volume enough to compete with any instrument in the band, fine tuners, and exquisite d'Aigle autoharp craftsmanship, all for a price previously unattainable in an instrument of this quality.
First introduced at the 2006 Willamette Valley Autoharp gathering, the Desert Rose received rave revues from performers and attendees, and the accolades have continued ever since. The sound of this autoharp is guaranteed to blow your socks off!
Desert Rose is a unique design concept from any other autoharp on the market. It's built on the same frame as our other 'harps, comes with our patented d'Aigle fine tuners, our light action mylar spring system, exceptional d'Aigle craftsmanship, and it plays fast and quiet like all of our other models.
What sets it apart: Desert Rose's top and back are made of instrument grade Okume ply, sourced from France. The frame and exposed edge are maple pin block. This, coupled with innovative acoustic bracing, have produced an autoharp that exceeds even our high expectations. Yet despite having everything you'd expect from a much more expensive instrument, Desert Rose is affordable.
Desert Rose is available with built in magnetic pick-up, lock bars, and your favorite set-up or our default Bryan Bowers style set-ups. The chromatic has 18 or 21 bars, It's also available in nine, twelve and fifteen bar set-ups, chromatic and diatonic.
Alternate Artwork – The Desert Eagle
If you love everything about the Desert Rose but would prefer different artwork, just ask for the Desert Eagle. It also comes in chromatic or diatonic, with the same options, and is priced the same as the Desert Rose.
You can also provide your own artwork at an additional charge.
Standard Features on the Desert Rose / Desert Eagle
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Available as left-hand and/or for lap style play
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Our patent pending Flat Line fine tuning system
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Sound hole decal
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Speed Bar permanently mounted mylar leaf spring system
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Highest quality instrument grade Satin lacquer finish
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Easy maintenance aluminum extrusion and wood chord bars
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Composite frame bracing
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Built-in leg rest
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Strap buttons installed or sent with your order
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Limited Lifetime warranty for defects in materials or manufacturing (does not cover strings or felts, normal wear, or damage caused at consumer end, including environmental damage).
Pricing for the Desert Rose / Desert Eagle
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Up to 15 bar - $1,735.00
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Eighteen or 21 bar - $1,795.00
Optional Features for the Desert Rose / Desert Eagle
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Extra chord bars ordered with purchase, cut or uncut felt:
1-5 $25.00 each, 6-10 $22.50 each, 11+ $20.00. each -
Lock bar sliders installed for lock bars - $27.50 extra, each bar
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Extra chord bars with lock bars, each - $45.00
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Built-in electronic magnetic pick-up - $210.00
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Magic Braid handle - $21.50
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Case: Our d'Aigle Soft Case is made to our specifications in the USA. The thick, dense foam offers excellent protection, and each case comes with backpack straps, in a variety of colors - $185.00