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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
    Member

    Stacy,

    February 15, 2010 at 6:44 pm #74652
    Stacy Crotser
    Member

    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
    Member

    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
    Participant

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

    February 15, 2010 at 11:13 pm #74655
    barbara-brundage
    Participant

    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
    Member

    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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