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This topic has 6 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 16 years, 7 months ago by Stacy Crotser.

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February 15, 2010 at 5:14 pm #74650

HBrock25
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I’m thinking of purchasing a used lever harp… it’s about 30 years old. What do I need to look for in terms of problems it might have? Any other down sides to an older harp? It’s a good quality harp.

Money is limited… would you buy an older, good quality harp, or a new, cheaper quality harp?

Thank you!

Stacy

February 15, 2010 at 6:19 pm #74651

kay-lister
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Stacy,

February 15, 2010 at 6:44 pm #74652

Stacy Crotser
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The problem is that I don’t know of any harp stores in my area, nor really any harp players! I live in NW Arkansas… kind of a ways from anything harp related. I’m not sure WHAT to look for, problem wise… LOL

February 15, 2010 at 8:07 pm #74653

jennifer-buehler
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It’s best if you can help from a harpist but if you can’t then look for bowing in the pillar. The tension of the strings will eventually pull the neck toward the soundboard.

February 15, 2010 at 11:12 pm #74654

barbara-brundage
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What kind of harp is it, and what kind of levers are on it?

February 15, 2010 at 11:13 pm #74655

barbara-brundage
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Also, has it been in use recently, or has it been just sitting there for years and years?

March 2, 2010 at 4:00 pm #74656

Stacy Crotser
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Well, I ended up getting a 17 year old Heartland Lyra, 25 string harp, fully levered. It’s been taken care of, and seems very soundly built. Everything square and tight on it! It will be a good learning instrument for me!
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