Originally Posted by
QuiltE
and I don;t think the large harps would come in the price range requested!!!
My suggestion would be to go to a reputable dealer who also provides service and give them your wish list!
Test drive the machines.
When you think you know what you want ... ask what the next step above would be?
And consider that seriously, as often times we underbuy and then later wish we had this or that ... and for a few dollars extra at the time, it might be worth the investment for long time enjoyment!
Ditto that ... don't forget to ask the dealer about used machines. Dealers that take in trade-in's will service and re-sell the machine, usually with a limited warranty. You can get a lot more machine for the money.