Please join me if you’re interested in discussing this. I have discussed the idea of writing a Sounding Board column or article with the editors of Harp Column on this topic, but thought I’d start with a forum post to invite folks to share their ideas and thoughts. Could variations in condition be included in a database? Who would determine the harp’s condition? A fifty year old harp may have all original parts, some of which may need major repairs, or it may have already been rebuilt. While any public facing website could let people remain anonymous, someone behind the scenes would probably need documentation.Ĥ. For instance, if someone reported selling a harp for a certain price, it would be advantageous if the buyer could be contacted to confirm or deny the details. In order to insure some accuracy of the information, some personal information on who is buying and selling might need to be disclosed, not publicly, but to an administrator or such. Would they bother? Would you as a harpist see the value in this? If you’re a teacher, would your encourage your students to report on any harps they bought or sold, just for the good of the community? Along the same lines, would dealers and manufacturers be willing to participate?ģ. Something like this would depend on buyers and sellers voluntarily submitting information. Is there anyway to prevent possible fraud or gaming of the system?Ģ. Obviously any resource like this would be on the honor system, and thus vulnerable. Unlike the car or housing markets, which are regulated and sales prices are documented, the harp market is completely private. I’ll list some additional thoughts below, so if you’re interested in this topic, please read on.ġ.
As I said, such a resource would be invaluable to technicians, but it would be of value to all harp owners as well in understanding what their instruments are worth. I am thinking of starting an online resource dedicated to tracking used harp sales, and I am reaching out here to start a discussion about the topic, to see if others have thoughts or opinions about this. They don’t want to insure a sixty-year old Style 23 that needs major work at the same value as a new 23. But based on my limited discussions with insurance companies, they want a fair market appraisal of the harp’s actual value based on condition, demand, etc. I have often wished a resource existed that would help harpists and technicians better estimate the value of their harps based on documented sales.Īnyone who has asked for an appraisal from the harp’s manufacturer knows that all they will do is send you a letter saying what a new harp of the same or similar model would cost. Unfortunately it’s the job I dread the most, since I have no hard data on actual sale prices to support any claim of an instrument’s fair market value. As a technician, the job of doing these appraisals falls to me. This product needs MORE videos or MP3s! Can you help contribute? Also, be sure to list any known recorded artists playing this instrument and leave a link to purchase the CD in case a buyer is interested in purchasing a CD to hear the harp being played.Many harpists need their instruments appraised, either for insurance purposes or to help with a sale. Harp Wiki recommends that you do not leave email addresses in this space, as that will invite spam to your email account.Ĭlick Here for a list of questions to answer to help you write your review. If you'd like, also leave a twitter handle or website url for prospective buyers to contact you with questions. Reviews by Owners ĭo you own this harp? Let us know what you think about it. String chart for the Harpsicle by Rees Harps Inc. Here's an example of a completed string chart:
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Available in natural, mahogany and ebony finishes, the Style 85 series harps come with a cover and a tuning key. The Sitka Spruce soundboard is decorated with a beautiful climbing vine while the solid brass action plates feature restrained decoration. "Subtle in design, but equal in quality of sound and craftsmanship to other Lyon & Healy harps, the Style 85's ornamentation is sparse, bringing focus to its fluted Hard Maple column, the fluid curves in the base and showcasing the classic harmonic outline of the harp.