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 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 | Mar 31, 2012 | Harp Regulation, Harp Repairs, Lever Harp, Moss Harp Service |
People often ask me if I’m willing to work on lever harps, and the answer is yes! In addition to my extensive experience with Lyon & Healy and Salvi lever harps, I have also serviced and repaired harps by a variety of other makers including Camac, Dusty...
by Steve Moss | Mar 26, 2012 | Harp Regulation, Harp Strings, Lever Harp, Uncategorized |
Have you ever felt like your harp just doesn’t resonate like it used to? Let’s talk about bass wires and the sonic contributions they make over the harp’s entire range. What are bass wires and why should you care about them? They are the metal...
