Do people actually go on the forums page to look for posts? I only check the front page, which this post is on.
Also, she’s only looking for a general review of the manufacturer, so a model, size etc. is not really pertinent.
Aoyamas are very nice harps. I like another brand personally, but they have a nice warm sound and excellent clarity. I was not as impressed with the bass and treble ranges as the mid range, but it is definitely a manufacturer to keep in mind.
Another consideration is that there is limited availability for maintenance outside Japan. For instance – and I don’t know where you are, so this might not be helpful – in the US, the only place, as I understand it, that you can get an Aoyama maintenanced is at the west coast distributor, which is in Oregon or Washington.
Hope that helps,
~Sam