How do you transport a pedal harp?

Although laying your harp flat, with the lever/disc side up, is the most common way of transporting your harp, it is possible if moving several harps or with restricted space to load harps upright with their column down on a foam pad. Some harps can be loaded on their column and supported between the two back seats.

How do you put a harp on a car?

Get between the harp and the car and lay it on your lap. Then you can slide out from under the harp and gently transfer its weight onto the car. You then have to lift up the base and slide the harp into the car. So, you need a surface on which it can slide.

How much does a grand harp cost?

The price range of grand harps being extensive as it ranges between $500 to as high as over $50,000, thereby making it even more challenging to make an informed decision.

What is the most expensive harp in the world?

1) Louis XV Special ($189,000) The company was the one that created the Louis XV Special, which is the most expensive harp in the world. The Louis XV Special is very splendid and superbly crafted. It features intricate carvings and garbed in 23+ karat gold leaf.

Can a harp fit in a car?

The harp fit almost perfectly, and so did all the stuff that has to go along: a stool, a music stand, the harp cart, special tools, a full set of spare strings and a roadie (me). That car now has 159,000 miles on it and is showing signs of weariness.

How do you pack a harp?

Wrap the entire musical instrument in several layers of bubble wrap to protect it from hits and falls. Opt for a sturdy cardboard box of the appropriate size for safe shipping, packing, and handling your harp. Carefully place the wrapped harp inside the box and fill in the gaps with cushioning material.

How heavy is a harp?

A pedal harp typically stands about 1.8 m (6 ft) high, is 1.2 m (4 ft) deep, and 55 cm (211⁄2 in) wide at the bass end of the soundboard. It weighs about 36 kg (80 lb).

Why are harps so expensive?

The price of used harps is closer to the actual cost of making them because there is a higher demand for the number available. Even then, most used harps go for less than it would cost to make them. Harps are largely hand made out of good materials.

How much does a good quality harp cost?

How much does a harp cost? The average price of a lever harp is between $2,500 to $5,000 while a full size pedal harp is $15,000 to $20,000.

What is the rarest instrument?

Hydraulophone. The hydraulophone is one of the rarest musical instruments in the world.

Are harps made of gold?

The strings of a harp are made of a variety of materials, including steel, gut (derived from the intestines of sheep), and nylon. Each material has different properties which make it suitable for a particular length of string. Some harps are gilded with 23 karat gold leaf.

What cars can fit a harp?

List of Pedal Harp Cars

What kind of harp is Lyon and Healy?

Prelude 40. Lyon & Healy. Designed with the performing harpist in mind, this romantic classicfeatures string spacing and tension similar to a traditional Lyon & Healy pedal harp. Included with the new Prelude 40 are a scalloped bronze-finished crown and matching claw feet, as well as a classically turned wooden crown and stylized feet.

What kind of harp do you buy for a harp?

People buy harps in different ways. For example, as a young adult I bought a used Wurlitzer Starke model pedal harp from Lyon & Healy sight unseen and over the phone, and loved and played it my whole professional life.

Do you need a pedal harp to play a lever harp?

If your goal is to play in an orchestra, you can start on a lever harp, but will likely need a pedal harp later on to play certain complex pieces of classical repertoire. Aside from that, a lever harp will let you do pretty much anything you can dream up!

What’s the average price of a lever harp?

The lever harps we make range in price from under $900 up to about $6,500, while pedal harps (which we do not make) tend to be upwards of $10,000. Harps are in a slightly different price category than many other instruments because of their complexity.

When did Lyon and Healy make the style 23 harp?

Created by Lyon & Healy in 1890, this complex harp is symbolic of the Victorian era during which it was first made. The Style 23 has become the most recognized harp in the world and showcases the woodworking artistry of the Lyon & Healy craftspeople.

Do you need to insure a harp with Lyon and Healy?

Each harp must leave Lyon & Healy insured in the event that there is any damage in shipping. This only means it is insured in transit. If you wish for your harp to be insured once you have accepted delivery, you must purchase insurance separately. Lyon & Healy does not insure harps.

How long does it take to ship a Lyon harp?

Once your harp is completed and ready for delivery, its shipment typically takes 3 to 5 days in the continental US, and outside the US 7 to 10 days. Inclement weather and/or temperatures below 32F or above 90F can delay shipping. How does your Bounty Program work?

What kind of wood is a Lyon harp made of?

The highly embellished floral carving at the crown, top of the column, base and feet, is coupled with a fleur de lis pattern at the bottom of the column – both were notable features of the time. Sweeping organic decoration accents the extended Sitka Spruce soundboard, which also features a double Rosewood inlay along the edges.