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Hi Shirley,
I’m sorry to hear that your Troubadour I was damaged. I’m in Chicago and visit the L&H factory for things often these days (I’m only 10 minutes away!), so let me know if there’s anything I can do to help. Regarding the one I was considering, after much research, and lots of advice from the Harpcolumn community, I went ahead with the purchase ($950). I do not regret it. I totally get what you mean about the sound quality – my teacher was so impressed that she wanted to buy it if I didn’t – it was made the year I was born. I’m tuning it freequently with lots of success. But alas, getting back to the Troubadour II… as I mentioned, I’ve been spending lots of time at L&H in Chicago. Right now, they have so many used troubadours with great sound quality! If you’re considering $1,660 for the TII, you can get a troubadour 4, or 5, for only $1,900-2,400. I was just there on Wednesday, 10/28. That’s not much more than the one you’re looking at, so you may want to consider this. The harps sound great – I’m sure they’d play them for you over the phone in the case you’d want to seriously contemplate this option and can’t make it to Chicago. Anyway, I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Neka
Harpers,
Thanks so much for all your wisdom and encouragement – I must admit that I’ve been feeling rather intimidated about my newness to all of this. I think I’m going to give this tuning thing a go myself, and really get to know my harp!
Thanks,
Neka
Hi Kay,
I can’t say for sure, but I believe the strings may have been on the harp all this time. I changed a few already and the sound is drastically improved. The original owner gave me nearly two full sets of extra strings. Do you think the fact that those strings are old will be problematic? Or, perhaps I should just purchase all new strings?
Thanks,
N.
Thanks for your comments. I trust I can rely on using the tuner (entirely) to decipher each note/its level of trueness? If yes, then I gather I could tune the harp at home, rather than taking it to a technician, who will likely do the same thing as I would (i.e. tune it everyday)? Also, if I do tune it daily at home, does this mean each day the notes will become more and more true until all the strings finally “grow” into proper tune?
Thanks,
N.
Dwyn,
This is an excellent resourse. Thanks for taking the time to send me this detailed information, along with the requisite links.
Best,
Neka
Hello,
Thank you for your note. I can see the harp and play it in person, however because I am inexperienced, I would not know what to look for. I am going to see the harp in a couple of days. 1. Would it be obvious if the pegs were loose? Also, 2. exactly what am I looking for in the levers – I suppose the seller can advise if the levers can be regulated if this is not easily identifiable to a beginner. 3. Can you share insight about the general cost you incurred to have the harp you obtained brought into usable condition?
Thank you,
Neka
