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Wow, thanks for responding. I pretty much gave up on hearing back, but here’s my feedback. The pedals were quick on one harp, a hair sluggish on another. They were both the same model. My daughter is on the taller side at 5’9″.
Ultimately I gave up on the idea after speaking with a harp technician about the model in question. Basically said it was an “experimental” harp design that had issues with vibrations and was difficult to work on. I kept hearing it was a “student” harp. Given the condition, couldn’t really listen to it as all the strings needed to be replaced, I gave up on buying the harp.
How much can the tension on the pedals be adjusted?
Went to see a harp today and had my daughter play it. We weren’t able to fully tune, but her main concern was the movement of the pedals. Complained that they were hard to press down. Is that something that is adjustable?Does the tension on the string have any impact on the pedals?
I appreciate your input and sincerity. I’m also looking at this as an opportunity to learn. Hopefully someone with technical knowledge can add some perspective describe what’s happening mechanically.
Mike
I haven’t seen any semi-grand or grand harps anywhere near 1000, even in bad shape. Lowest I’ve found is 7k. Just trying to understand the condition. I know it’s a conundrum
Clicking
Finally went ahead and did the long drive to see the harp. It was cosmetically in decent shape save the brass spotting. I found 2 potential issues.
1: Clicking: Noticed the white felt at the top of the pedal was pretty much flat, maybe adding some would address the issue.
2: A tight fit on one of the pedal harp slots. Maybe the slot is too narrow or too much red felt on the pedal.I took a short video of.the clicking see below. Hoping for some opinions.
How long could a harp like this last?
Would it make a difference if the strings were under tension?
Most of the strings were loose and couldn’t tighten due to string condition.
When attempting to tune, gut strings were snapping under pressure.
Would love to get some feedback@carl-swanson
What’s your opinion on the construction of late model Salvi harps?Why are old harps so expensive?
If according to the used harp wisdom, a harp starts to fail at about 40 years of age and can’t essentially be repaired, because that would only last for 15 years, why are used harps so expensive?At least, shouldn’t they be priced based on potential life expectancy?
Mike
Thanks Paul. I was looking for something more like Piano Buyer Guide
Which includes details about make, model, year and rating. I guess no such animal exists for the Harp.I’m close enough to drive,.but it’s a ways. I’m not a harp expert so looking for all the info. I can get before making the trek.
Anyone have salvi year and serial number series they could share?
How many did they make in the 70s and 80s?
Is there a reference book somewhere?It is a Salvi. I’ve been looking for any resources I could find to date the harp but surprisingly, I could find very little info. online. I tried emailing Salvi, but don’t know if they will get back to me.
Seller doesn’t have a good idea of the age, maybe 80s or 70s. Kept in air conditioned home.
