by Steve Moss | Jul 25, 2023 | Harp Strings |
You may or may not have heard this yet, but Lyon & Healy and Salvi have begun marketing two new types of strings, called BioCarbon® and Bionylon®. Both are manufactured under the name Sipario. BioCarbon is billed as a synthetic alternative to traditional gut, and...
by Steve Moss | Jan 10, 2018 | Harp Strings |
I’m pleased to announce that I’ve just launched String Bag, a free online string inventory tracking tool designed specifically for harpists. To try it, simply click the hyperlink above, or point your browser to https://stringbag.mossharpservice.com. From...
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...
by Steve Moss | Dec 1, 2016 | Harp Strings |
Since a harp’s bass wires are thicker and stiffer than the rest of its strings, many harpists choose to avoid replacing their own, preferring to have a technician do the job during a regulation. But if you’d like to do it yourself, or one breaks and you...
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...
