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This topic has 17 replies, 7 voices, and was last updated 13 years, 5 months ago by deb-l.

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October 15, 2010 at 12:44 pm #73073

deb-l
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It’s hard to make out details from the pictures, this is an older harp, I think I want to take a look at it to get a better look.

October 15, 2010 at 1:52 pm #73074

deb-l
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I spoke to the woman selling this harp.

October 15, 2010 at 2:20 pm #73075

barbara-brundage
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Not certain, but I think that may be a Pratt Dauphine (made by the father of the current Pratt harpmakers).

October 15, 2010 at 2:25 pm #73076

Michael Harwood
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Here’s an old ad for the Dauphine: http://www.prattharps.com/DauphineAd.htm

October 15, 2010 at 2:27 pm #73077

deb-l
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WOW this could be a real find!!

October 15, 2010 at 2:47 pm #73078

barbara-brundage
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It’s quite likely to cost considerably more than the harp is worth to make it playable, Deb. Just sayin’,

October 15, 2010 at 7:15 pm #73079

deb-l
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hi Barb.

October 16, 2010 at 12:04 am #73080

deb-l
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Barb, just so you know, I didn’t ignore your advice, just didn’t read it until after I got the harp home!

October 16, 2010 at 12:50 am #73081

barbara-brundage
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Yeah, the wire loops/nails were challenging. They’re meant to dig into the neck and scrape a groove, incidentally. Glad it worked out for you, Deb.

October 16, 2010 at 1:02 am #73082

deb-l
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thanks Barb.

October 16, 2010 at 4:32 pm #73083

deb-l
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maybe this is the place to ask my questions?

October 17, 2010 at 1:40 am #73084

barbara-low
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What a pretty harp, Deb.

Before you string it up, send the pictures you took to Mr. Pratt and ask about the crack in the knee block.

Barbara

October 21, 2010 at 7:09 pm #73085

Zen Sojourner
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I came across some harp maintenance articles by a harp technician with information about what kind of pictures can help a technician figure out what your harp needs in the way of repair:

Show me the harp!

Articles at

Harp care and maintenance

Maybe some of that information will help you while you decide what your harp needs.

October 21, 2010 at 7:48 pm #73086

shelby-m
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A lovely harp, if I do say!

October 22, 2010 at 5:18 pm #73087

deb-l
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thanks Zen.
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