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...
by Steve Moss | Jan 13, 2012 | Harp Finishes, Harp Repairs |
Cracks like these are almost never a cause for concern If you own an older harp, say thirty years old or more, you may be familiar with the little cracks that can develop on either side of the tuning pins, as shown in this photo. In some cases, cracks like these crop...
by Steve Moss | Nov 24, 2011 | Harp Regulation, Lever Harp |
I recently received a question about how to deal with buzzing levers on Salvi lever harps. While they are good quality and sound good when they’re in good regulation, Salvi levers are prone to a buzz when engaged, especially in the lower strings. Since I had a...