Harp Marketplace

June 2008


Harps for Rent

Want to get started without a big investment? Several of our teachers have rental harps. The following have harps available now:

Annette Bjorling has various lever harps for rent – 22-35 strings, fully or partially levered. Contact her at harper@muziker.org or phone 847-475-3905.

The Michigan Harp Center has all sizes of lever and pedal harps, often on a lease/purchase plan. Contact Kelly: Michiganharpcenter@gmail.com or 248-288 HARP (4277).

Carl Johnson (harpcarl@hotmail.com or 630-673-3303)

Marysue Redman (773-764-0123 or (chicagoharp@sbcglobal.net) Both have Triplett 30s for rent.

Melanie Wiltsie has several styles of harps for rent, including double strung harps. Check her website: www.harpsongstudio.com. Ask about her lease/purchase plan.

Jean Humphrey has an original Westover harp for rent. The harp has 26 strings, and comes with a portable stand. It belongs to the Historical Harp Society and rental fees go to this worthy group. Contact Jean or Anne at 630-584-5259 or BigHarper@aol.com.


Harp Marketplace - Lever and Other Harps and Accessories

We are relocating to Southern California and own a Lyon and Healy folk harp. Our daughter played it when she was younger, but has moved up to a concert harp. Now that we are relocating, we don't feel the need to move this harp with us. We would be happy to donate it to someone in need if it could be picked up at our home in Lake Bluff this week. The moving truck comes on Friday! Thanks and please let us know if you are interested.
Barb Bauer, 317 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff, IL 60044. 847-615-7146.

Lyon & Healy Style 23 $14,000. Natural finish Concert Grand just back from factory partial refinishing and regulation. One owner, professionally played and regularly maintained. Beautiful tone with many good years left in it. Milwaukee area. Contact Gerry at 262-547-8539 or gelliott@wi.rr.com.

Dusty Strings Allegro (mint condition) with legs, case, tuner wrench, string set $1604. Anyone interested can contact Suzie at harpist@suzanneballamharpist.com.

Thormahlen "Gemini Cygnet 72" double harp. 5 octaves. (2002) All black stained maple with spruce sound board, bubinga and maple edge inlay. 29 lbs, 52" tall. Full loveland levers. Fishman pickup. Cordura case and wrench. Extra set strings. Ask for photo or see photo on http://www.thorharp.com/pages/geminidoubles.htm. Located in Michigan City Indiana, an hour from Chicago. Asking $6,250. Will include shipping and insurance.
debrasawyer@comcast.net or 219-878-1728

Annette Bjorling has an L&H E85 Pedal Harp in ebony with silver/nickel plates and pedals; straight soundboard, 7 years old. Regulated and restrrung in 2005. With dust cover and transport cover set. Asking $12,500. Matching bench available for $150. Phone 847-475-3905 or write harper@muziker.org.

Lyon & Healy 85 Petite (40 strings), ebony finish, plain soundboard, built in 2001. Asking: $8,500. The harp is used but in excellent condition! Concedo gut. Completely regulated in 2004. Great sound and looks. This harp comes with a used transport-cover-set. Also available (for either harp) is a matching ebony finished harp bench - in used, but good, condition. Asking $150. Also available is a custom-made harp cart. Asking $150. For more information, photos and sound files, please contact Annette Bjorling: harper@muziker.org or call her at 847-475-3905

Ben Bechtel renaissance harp, 27 strings. With playing stand and shipping case. Asking $700. Contact preid@en.com. (Ohio)

Rees 29x2 double strung with dove-design overlays in cherry. Built in pickup; nice low, low G; full Truitt levers; estra strings, case, and wrench. Asking $4100 plus shipping. Located in Mankato MN. Contact Marilyn at mljmsicare@iglide.net or phone 507-345-3863

L&H Troubadour III in blonde/maple. Excellent condition. $2200. Located in Boston; can be shipped nationwide. Contact cardiologyemail@aol.com

Melanie Wiltsie has a studio full of harps for sale – some trade-ins, some new designs with custom decoration. Prices range from $700 to $1000 for 29 strings.Cherry Voyageur Harp (33 strings) with full set of levers and inlay for $2000. 34 String Regency with full levers for $2500.26 string Limerick with inlay, low option stringing and B. C, and F levers for just $700. Check her website (harpsongstudio.com), e-mail mlwiltse@wctc.net or phone 715-435-3981

Johnson Canvas in Cortland, IL has two harp cases. They are very well made and used by Ron Price and others. For more info, Contact Gretchen at glvs110@aol.com

Triplett Celtic 34 with full levers. Cherry with spruce soundboard. With case. Asking $2000; Contact Judy Frei at j_frei@interaccess.com or phone 708-848-6328

Dusty Strings 26 in Maple includes carrying case and leg set. New strings recommended; Asking $1600. Contact dallen@deborahallen.net

Stoney End double strung floor harp in cherry. 58 strings with 24 levers on B, C, and F. Comes with travel case, tuner, extra strings, and some music. Asking $800, half the original purchase price of $1610. Purchased 10/97. Contact ldfisher@hotmail.com or call 815-754-4565 evenings or weekends.

L&H "Lyric." 36 strings, full levers. mahogany finish. 7 years old, excellent condition, beautiful full tone. Includes nearly complete set of extra strings; custom-made, soft-sided, padded case by Glenn Cronkhite; custom-made, hard-sided case for shipping or air travel by Colorado Case Company. $3900
Please contact Cindy: 952.693.3755 (Eden Prairie, MN) or cindy@schaufenbuel.com. View and collect in the Twin Cities, Madison, WI, or points between.

Something larger? An L&H model 85 pedal harp in natural finish. Asking $14,750. Excellent condition; regulated in 2002. Includes tuning key and cover. Also available: A natural finish bench for $65 and transporting cart for $200. Located in Ames IA; Inquire at 515-233-5681 or 515-290-1207 or pinehillacres@juno.com


Stoney End double strung floor harp with full levers. High headed model; 29 strings on each side. Very lightly used. Asking $1650. Contact loveyourmother@yahoo.com.

Heartland Harp, 32 strings. Approximately 15 years old. Two owners. Loveland levers. Includes padded case. Recently regulated and overhauled by a certified harp technician. Milwaukee area. Will not ship. Call Nancy at 414-228-7785.

Mid-East Instruments Christel 38 string lever harp for sale, 6 months old in like new condition. Fully levered 52" high solid rosewood frame with spruce soundboard. Includes soft cover, extra set of strings, tuning wrench, and shipping case. Will deliver to within 1 1/2 hours of Chicago. Need to sell to make room for new harp. Great instrument for younger players and beginners. Asking $1200.  Compare to $1600 new plus shipping. Available for inspection, north Chicago suburbs. Contact Bill or Jennifer Jenkins at 847-446-7073 or wbjpress@aol.com.

Shoppers should also check the used harps offered by Melody Music. There are sound bites on the web listing, and Mary will provide lots of verbal advice. Longer way to ship, but she might have exactly what you are looking for.

Laurie Riley also handles a nice collection of varied used harps. Photos and details can be requested from her at harplaurie@earthliink.net.


About Harp Marketplace

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