I am looking for a harp to play Irish music. One friend of mine has a Larry Egar harp. Any idea where I would find a similar type of harp. Someone suggested a Fisher. I would like a second hand harp as money is not very plentiful at the moment. Any suggestions of where to advertise?
Phil
Most people get rid of harps because they're knackered (the harps, not the people, although that's possibly true too) or because they bought one that wasn't that good. But good luck to you...wherever you live!
Polite suggestion:
1/ Join thession.org
2/ Identify yourself (a little) with general location, instrument(s) played, areas of interest, and perhaps one or two other items.
3/ Make your comments/ask your questions.
Think of the different responses you might get if you introduced yourself to your neighbour and chatted for a minute, as opposed to shouting from across the street.
This is not singling you out, mics4macs, just one of my periodic requests.
Try Pilgrim harps (Godstone, Surrey) they used to produce a kit, with all the technically tricky stuff done for you - you just finish off the wood and throw it together - It works and they are lovely instruments.
Want a harp where to advertise
Want a harp where to advertise
I am looking for a harp to play Irish music. One friend of mine has a Larry Egar harp. Any idea where I would find a similar type of harp. Someone suggested a Fisher. I would like a second hand harp as money is not very plentiful at the moment. Any suggestions of where to advertise?
Phil
# Posted on March 4th 2010 by mics4macs
Re: Want a harp where to advertise
There was a 2nd hand harp advertised on www.footstompin.com yesterday. I've no idea what type it is. It was advertised in the discussion forum.
# Posted on March 4th 2010 by Skyelad
Re: Want a harp where to advertise
http://www.harpblog.info/harpblog/2010/02/special-sale-of-secondhand-harps-all-makes-paris.html
There you go!
# Posted on March 4th 2010 by Skyelad
Re: Want a harp where to advertise
mics4macs, I guess it would be useful to know where you are (which continent would be a start!)
# Posted on March 4th 2010 by Mark Harmer
Re: Want a harp where to advertise
or try Harplist on Yahoo - it's the grand-daddy of all harp communities, and people often have harps for sale.
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Harplist/
# Posted on March 4th 2010 by Mark Harmer
Re: Want a harp where to advertise
http://brady-instruments.com/
# Posted on March 4th 2010 by Jwalkert
Re: Want a harp where to advertise
http://www.harpconnection.com/ is where we rented our daughter's harp from. you might want to check them out
# Posted on March 4th 2010 by Mandogal
Re: Want a harp where to advertise
Most people get rid of harps because they're knackered (the harps, not the people, although that's possibly true too) or because they bought one that wasn't that good. But good luck to you...wherever you live!
# Posted on March 4th 2010 by Mark Harmer
Re: Want a harp where to advertise
Just avoid the "Rosewood" or Pakistani harps on Ebay.
# Posted on March 5th 2010 by irisnevins
Re: Want a harp where to advertise
i have a 1916 Clarke Harp that is in fantastic condition and is available.
maze@ufl.edu
# Posted on March 5th 2010 by maze
Re: Want a harp where to advertise
I have some used Marine Band harps that I would be willing to part with!
# Posted on March 5th 2010 by AlBrown
Re: Want a harp where to advertise
Polite suggestion:
1/ Join thession.org
2/ Identify yourself (a little) with general location, instrument(s) played, areas of interest, and perhaps one or two other items.
3/ Make your comments/ask your questions.
Think of the different responses you might get if you introduced yourself to your neighbour and chatted for a minute, as opposed to shouting from across the street.
This is not singling you out, mics4macs, just one of my periodic requests.
# Posted on March 5th 2010 by oldstrings
Re: Want a harp where to advertise
Three second-hand harps (all look pretty good bets to me) on harplist (see my posting for URL).
Or don't bother, if you're not going to tell us anything about yourself.
# Posted on March 6th 2010 by Mark Harmer
Re: Want a harp where to advertise
Try Pilgrim harps (Godstone, Surrey) they used to produce a kit, with all the technically tricky stuff done for you - you just finish off the wood and throw it together - It works and they are lovely instruments.
# Posted on March 12th 2010 by eiluned