Just got my 21-string Miwayer Lyre Harp, and wow—it's stunning! The mahogany body has this rich, warm look, and the reindeer totem gives it a mystical vibe. But let’s be real: tuning this thing is a *journey*.
The strings are tough on fingers (hello, calluses), and they snap easily if you rush. Mine arrived wildly out of tune, and I made the rookie mistake of cranking the top string too fast—*snap*. Thankfully, it comes with spare strings, but patience is key. Pro tip: Tune incrementally over days to let the strings settle.
Sound-wise? Gorgeous resonance once it’s dialed in. The metal strings deliver a crisp, bright tone compared to nylon. But the tuning pegs are finicky—they slip unless you screw them *deep* into the body (learned that the hard way). Also, the included tuning app is in Mandarin (lol), so I grabbed a third-party one.
Biggest gripe: The deer cutout design might buckle under string tension over time. Mine’s already showing slight warping near the antlers. Still, for the price, it’s a fun instrument—just temper your expectations and maybe keep a humidifier nearby if you live in a dry climate.