by Steve Moss | Jul 28, 2014 | Harp Repairs |
So, you see some small cracks or splits running along the center strip on your pedal harp, and you’re wondering if this is a sign of scary expensive repairs to come. Fortunately, splits like the one shown in this photo are rarely a cause for concern. As ominous...
by Steve Moss | Jul 20, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Here’s an at-a-glance look at my schedule from late July, 2014 through the beginning of November: July 21-27: Redlands, CA August 25-30: Ann Arbor, MI September 5-8: Interlochen, MI September 19-24: Salt Lake City, UT September 25-27: Spokane, WA October...
by Steve Moss | Jul 18, 2014 | Harp Strings, Lever Harp |
I was talking with a colleague over at harp.com, Lyon & Healy’s partner website for strings, accessories, and all things harp, and he told me that his customers frequently experience confusion over what type of strings to buy for their Lyon & Healy lever...
by Steve Moss | Nov 6, 2013 | Harp Repairs, Harp Service Schedule, Uncategorized |
There’s a new website called harptechguild.com, sponsored by the Lyon & Healy/Salvi Technicians Guild, that can come in handy when you need to know which technicians serve your area and when one will be coming to town. While I wish everyone in the world...
by Steve Moss | Nov 2, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Recently I witnessed a harp-moving accident. Well, actually, I was in a nearby room, but I heard the yelling and saw the blood when I came running. Thankfully, the only damage to the harp was cosmetic, and the blood was only from a minor scratch. Things could have...
by Steve Moss | Aug 29, 2012 | Harp Buying |
This is a wrap-up to our series on finding and assessing used harps for sale. In a nutshell, I recommend educating yourself as much as you can about the harps that are available in your area, as well as around your country. Find out the asking prices for similar...
by Steve Moss | Aug 22, 2012 | Harp Buying, Uncategorized |
In part 4 of this series, we talked about having an expert, such as a harp technician or an experienced harpist look at an instrument you’re interested in. This is generally the most foolproof way of making sure the harp that looks and sounds good to you...
by Steve Moss | Aug 15, 2012 | Harp Buying |
In our last post, we talked about pre-screening harps and sellers by having a phone conversation and asking for additional photos of a harp you may be interested in buying. Sometimes, however, you might hear about a really good deal on a harp out in California but you...
by Steve Moss | Aug 8, 2012 | Harp Buying |
In the previous post in this series, we discussed ways of finding used harps for sale, both by consulting local harpists and teachers, and by searching Internet resources including ebay and harp dealers across the country who advertise used harps for sale. We also...
by Steve Moss | Aug 1, 2012 | Harp Buying |
It can be tough to find very many harps on the market at a given time in a given area, and there’s no guarantee that the size, style, and brand you’re looking for will be for sale when you need it. If you’re willing to drive some distance, your...
