How old is my Lyon and Healy harp?
How old is my Lyon and Healy harp?
Founded in Chicago in 1864 by George Washburn Lyon and Patrick J. Healy, Lyon & Healy built its first harp, Model 21 #501, in 1889.
How much does it cost to regulate a harp?
A full service regulation performed by a Lyon & Healy Harps in-house harp technician is $380 for a pedal harp and $190 for a lever harp (does not include restringing, changing wires, parts or strings). Additional services are available.
What’s the most expensive harp?
3 Most Expensive Harps
- 1) Louis XV Special ($189,000) As far as harp production is concerned, nothing can beat Lyon & Healy, which began manufacturing harps around 1890.
- 2) Salvi Anniversary Harp ($95,000) Founded by Victor Salvi, Salvi Harps is known for its sterling harp products.
- 3) Venus Harp ($52,500)
How long do pedal harps last?
Since pedal harps usually last at least 40 years before requiring any major re- pair work, the first harp that students purchase will most likely be their harp for the rest of their playing careers.
Is Lyon Healy a good piano?
Lyon and Healy pianos was established in 1864 in Chicago, IL. The Lyon & Healy brand of instruments enjoyed a good reputation, for their superior quality, until the piano line was discontinued in 1930, during the Great Depression.
Is there an electric harp?
The electric harp is an instrument based on its acoustic original. There are both solid-body and hollow body electro-acoustic models available. True electric harps have a solid body versus a hollow body electro-acoustic harp, which can be played either acoustically or electronically.
What is regulating a harp?
Harp regulation is a periodic maintenance service designed to keep your harp in optimal playing condition. In a nutshell, harp regulation includes: Replacing pedal and slot felts (pedal harps only) and adjusting pedal rods. Diagnosing and eliminating unwanted noise.
What does it mean to regulate a harp?
Regulation is the control of the harp’s operation and maintenance of that operation. The three primary purposes of regulation are to see that the pitch control is correct, to eliminate buzzes, and to maintain the overall health of the harp. It is similar to tuning a piano, but entails more mechanical work.
Are Lyon and Healy Harps good?
From the hallowed halls of the New York Philharmonic to the Bolshoi Ballet, Lyon & Healy Harps is acclaimed throughout the world for its remarkable depth and clarity of sound, breathtaking designs, and rich heritage of quality craftsmanship.
What do you call one who plays the harp?
A person who plays a pedal harp is called a “harpist”; a person who plays a folk-harp is called a “harper” or sometimes a “harpist”; either may be called a “harp-player”, and the distinctions are not strict. The term “harp” has also been applied to many instruments which are not even chordophones.
Do harps hold their value?
If the harp is a quality instrument kept in good condition plus is “competitive” with the market’s desirable features (levers/stringing/size) it can, in deed hold value and sometimes appreciate. 2.
How long is a good harp?
Whether you play for fun or you have plans to go pro, it’s important to maintain your harp. With some special attention to cleaning and climate control, your harp could last you decades. Typically, harps last more than 30 years! However, they could last longer if well cared for.
