Miscellaneous Services
I repair, refurbish, and re-lever harps for local
musicians. References available on request.
Install
new levers on an existing harp:
Truitts or Camac - $15.00 (The are $12.50 brom
Betty Truitt)
I have installed other brands – Loveland, L&H Performance levers,
blades, Pilgrim etc, but really think Truitts and Camac levers are the best.
Re-stringing
$1.50/string + Materials. I
installed 500 strings last year. It is not tough to do, but many harpists
procrastinate because they would rather practice and restringing can be hard on
the hands. It only takes me 2-3
days to re-string a harp
Lever
Regulation
If you are not happy with your levers, write me and I would be happy to provide
you with a copy of an article I wrote for the Washington Area Folk Harp Society
on regulating your own levers. If you
are still having difficulties, come for a visit. I charge time and materials, which will not
exceed $50 unless a lever or wound string needs to be replaced.
Repair
& Restoration:
In the course of regulation and restringing jobs, I will touch up minor dings
and scratches. Repairing a broken or cracked
neck will usually run $250-300. A new
soundboard will run $400-600. It is
difficult to quote prices for repairs sight unseen, but I have provided
estimates based on complete a description of the work needed (photos are very
helpful). All work comes with a five
year guarantee.
The client is responsible for dropping off
and picking up their instrument:
Sligo Harps - rkemper@ctia.org - Evenings:
301/593-6954 -
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