by Steve Moss | May 1, 2017 | Harp Repairs, Uncategorized |
Your harp’s pedal caps, the black rubber pads that cover the tip of each pedal, are designed to give your feet traction as you move the pedals. Over time, and the more you use them, pedal caps wear away. In the case of the slip-on type, they can also split or...
by Steve Moss | Apr 14, 2017 | troubleshooting |
What the heck is a P.R.T.B.? It stands for pedal rod tubing buzz. It is a sympathetic vibration caused by a harp’s pedal rod tubing assembly, the system of parts inside a pedal harp’s column that connect the pedals at your feet with the mechanism above...
by Steve Moss | Mar 1, 2017 | Uncategorized |
When is a harp buzz not a harp buzz? When it’s coming from somewhere else in the room. The world we live in is teeming with objects that want to deceive us into thinking our harp has a buzz. Disguised as ordinary lighting fixtures, heating registers, even as...
by Steve Moss | Feb 1, 2017 | Harp Strings, Moss Harp Service |
When you make an appointment to have your harp regulated, there are three important things you can do to get ready. The first is to make sure your strings are in good condition, especially in the top two octaves. The second is to make a list of any specific problems...
by Steve Moss | Jan 2, 2017 | Harp Strings |
Happy New Year! While you’re putting together your list of resolutions for this year, how about instituting a string replacement schedule? Your harp only sounds as good as its strings, and unfortunately strings do deteriorate with age and use. While it is...
