Sligo Harp Shop
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 - $23.00/each
I have installed other
brands – Loveland, L&H Performance levers, blades, Pilgrim
etc, but really think the Truitt and Camac are the best.
Re-stringing
$1.50/string + Materials.
I installed over a thousand
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. I can make house calls to restring
pedal harps but these run $180 or more plus materials.
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 $400-600. A new soundboard will run $800-1,100.
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). I can usually offer a Warantee that
meets or exceeds the original Warantee on my repairs.
The client is responsible for dropping off and picking up their instrument.
Appraisals
I provide appraisals for
insurance purposes or to give a buyer or seller confidence in the the
instrument’s value.
Crating
for Shipment
I
ship a dozen instruments each year all over the United States.
If you are moving or have sold your harp and need to ship it, I can
build custom padded wooden crates and can ship it for you or advise
you on reliable carriers I am using for harp transport.
Sligo Harps –
kemperfw@gmail.com - 301-593-6954 - Silver Spring, MD
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