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 | 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...
by Steve Moss | Nov 11, 2011 | Harp Repairs |
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaJ5BMa3GSE] I had a reader recently write in in response to my article, “What is a Harp Regulation Anyway?” She referenced a section where I discussed checking the pedals for clicks and other issues: “I check...
