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Harp Servicing
We hold regular monthly Servicing Studios where we offer the following Harp Regulation, Servicing, Repair and Restoration:
Regulation and Adjustment
The harp combines wood and metals with an off-centre stress, which can exceed 1600lbs. This stress will, sooner or later, inevitably result in some movement in the harp's structure. This is perfectly natural and a small amount of movement is to be expected in any harp. However, even a miniscule movement will change the position of pedal discs or levers and cause the harp to become out of tune with itself when the disc or lever is engaged. A harp technician will re-adjust the discs or levers so that the harp is once again in tune.
Servicing
Eventually, some small parts need to be replaced or serviced. We are able to offer the following:
- Pedal Wrapping
- De-Buzzing
- Re-Rivetting Pedal Harp Actions
- Re-Stringing
- Servicing Tuning Pins (removed, cleaned, re-blued and oiled)
- Servicing Bridge Pins ( removed, cleaned and re-lacquered)
- Servicing Semitone Levers (levers need different treatment according to make: these include cleaning, re-lacquering, oiling and adjustment.)
Repair
We are able to offer both structural and cosmetic repairs to damaged harps. We will also be able to tell you if your damaged harp is not repairable.
Restoration and Decoration
We can arrange restoration of antique and older harps to your own specification - either cosmetic restoration for decorative purposes, or complete restoration to full playing order. All restoration is undertaken by experienced, qualified craftspeople. Services include:
- Respraying
- Scratch Repair
- Casework Renovation
- Polishing
- Re-Gilding
- Replacement of Worn or Damaged Parts
- New Decoration