Member Classified Ads
Last updated March 1, 2025
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HARPS FOR SALE:
PEDAL HARPS:
(Please be aware of international scams that target the sellers of just about anything, including harps. Scammers typically offer to buy an item sight-unseen and offer to pay more than the asking price (with a fraudulent method of payment) while requesting you to send the excess on to a third party.
HARPS FOR SALE:
PEDAL HARPS:
For Sale: Venus Premier, serial number 1288, built in 1984 or 1985, 46 strings (C1 to F6), standard spacing, high polish mahogany finish on neck, body, and base, natural finish on soundboard with decal, installed pickup, round back, pedals, 71 1/2 inches high, 82 pounds. Comes with tuning key and black glitter dust cover.
Most recent regulation by Mike Lewis in 2018. $10,000 firm. Contact Carol Holsinger at [email protected] or 650-326-3146.
Most recent regulation by Mike Lewis in 2018. $10,000 firm. Contact Carol Holsinger at [email protected] or 650-326-3146.
For Sale: Lyon & Healy Chicago Petite 40 Pedal Harp. Serial #70946. Built in 2014, this 40 string harp is hard maple with a dark mahogany finish with a lighter-colored spruce soundboard. It is in excellent condition and comes with a protective dust cover. Asking $9,950. Contact: Jason Klein, 650-766-9520 or [email protected] It has all the strings, has been tuned recently, and
comes with a protective dust cover. It was last regulated in 2019 by Karen Gottlieb.
Lyon & Healy sells this harp new for $13,500. I am asking $9,950 for the harp and the cover. More information on this flyer.
comes with a protective dust cover. It was last regulated in 2019 by Karen Gottlieb.
Lyon & Healy sells this harp new for $13,500. I am asking $9,950 for the harp and the cover. More information on this flyer.
LEVER HARPS:
For Sale: Dusty Strings FH36S. This 36-string walnut harp (30 nylon strings and 6 wire strings) was purchased new in 2006 directly from Dusty Strings. The quality harp is being sold along with the tuning key, case and the large cardboard box it was shipped in. Asking $5,500. New price is $7095. *Our
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For Sale or RENT: Dusty Strings FH36S. This 36-string walnut harp is in great condition and is being sold with the tuning key, dust cover, and a hard sided travel case. An item of interest pertaining to this harp is that the original owner, who bought It directly from Dusty Strings, was the Academy Award winning actress Kathy Bates. After that it has been owned only by the current owner who is a music teacher. Asking price $4,950. Rental Price: $75/month plus $200 deposit. Please contact via email [email protected] or by phone 408-781-7230. Additional photos here.
member will post this ad in the upcoming newsletter. For more information, please contact [email protected].
For Sale or RENT: Dusty Strings FH36S. This 36-string walnut harp is in great condition and is being sold with the tuning key, dust cover, and a hard sided travel case. An item of interest pertaining to this harp is that the original owner, who bought It directly from Dusty Strings, was the Academy Award winning actress Kathy Bates. After that it has been owned only by the current owner who is a music teacher. Asking price $4,950. Rental Price: $75/month plus $200 deposit. Please contact via email [email protected] or by phone 408-781-7230. Additional photos here.
For Sale: Dusty Strings Allegro 26, serial number 6794, 26 strings (C3 to G6), standard spacing, Honduras mahogany with Finland birch plywood soundboard, square back, F, C, and B Loveland levers, 4 removable legs, 51" high, 14 pounds. With tuning key and soft CH26 case.
Well used, but structurally sound. You don’t have to worry about putting on the first ding!
$600 firm. Contact Carol Holsinger at [email protected] or 650-326-3146.
Well used, but structurally sound. You don’t have to worry about putting on the first ding!
$600 firm. Contact Carol Holsinger at [email protected] or 650-326-3146.
HARPS FOR RENT:
RENTED: Lyon & Healy Salzedo concert harp, #8667. 47 strings, natural finish, weight 85 lbs, height 74.25". Comes with dust cover. The tone is warm and even throughout. Monthly $200 rent plus $200 refundable deposit. Please contact via email [email protected] or by phone 408-781-7230.
For Rent: Refurbished Gold L & H Style 14. Gorgeous tone. $150/month. (43 strings, width 33' X 68" tall). Adele Stinson: [email protected]; [email protected]; 408-251-2311 home; 650-868-9486 cell.
For Rent: Wurlitzer Pedal Harp - 43 strings. Bronze with gold accents. This is a smaller size pedal harp = bigger than a Daphne, smaller than an L&H 15, with a truly stunning sound. Perfect for a young student or adult beginning/intermediate player. $215 monthly plus $350 security deposit. 4 month minimum rental. Contact: Karen Gottlieb [email protected] or 415-244-1764
For Rent: The Multicultural Music Fellowship has a beautiful Rick Rubarth “Merlin” lever harp avaiable for rent - 36 strings and fully levered with padded carrying case.
MCMF also has a 26-string Dusty String lever harp for rent with detachable legs.
MCMF also has a few other lever harps for rent. We offer a sliding scale for those with lower income.
All income benefits our non-profit work.
Contact MCMF for details: [email protected]; 510-548-3326.
MCMF is a 510 c3 CA non-profit.
MCMF also has a 26-string Dusty String lever harp for rent with detachable legs.
MCMF also has a few other lever harps for rent. We offer a sliding scale for those with lower income.
All income benefits our non-profit work.
Contact MCMF for details: [email protected]; 510-548-3326.
MCMF is a 510 c3 CA non-profit.
For Rent: Lever and pedal harps by Dusty Strings, William Rees, Pat O-Loughlin, Salvi, Lyon & Healy. Includes harp tuning key, case/cover, electronic tuner with pick-up. Contact Carol Holsinger at 650-326-3146 or [email protected]
For Rent: Pedal & Lever harps. Contact Karen Gottlieb, 415-244-1764, [email protected], www.kgharp.com
Harps Etc. rents, sells and teaches the harp. We carry most major brands so you have the ability to try different harps from different makers in one place to ensure that you get the harp that you love to play. We offer rent-to-own, six months same-as-cash, and long term rental programs. Harps Etc. also carries a large selection of music, strings, and accessories and offers harp regulations and repairs. We are the only full-service harp store on the West Coast! [email protected] or call 1-800-836-5559.
Harps Etc. rents, sells and teaches the harp. We carry most major brands so you have the ability to try different harps from different makers in one place to ensure that you get the harp that you love to play. We offer rent-to-own, six months same-as-cash, and long term rental programs. Harps Etc. also carries a large selection of music, strings, and accessories and offers harp regulations and repairs. We are the only full-service harp store on the West Coast! [email protected] or call 1-800-836-5559.
HARP ACCESSORIES AND MUSIC:
Seeking Venus or L&H large harp cover: Hi everyone! After 24 years my harp cover is on its last leg. I'm wondering if you or someone you know has an extra Venus Harp Cover for sale? Or maybe a large Lyon and Healy harp cover for sale. I play a Criterion Model Venus Harp, so I need the big one! Thanks! Ricky Rasura ([email protected]) or (214) 636-4170
New Books for Blossoming Harpists by Diana Stork:
First Pieces for the Harp - beginner and early intermediate, and Early Pieces for the Harp - early intermediate and intermediate.
A variety of Diana Stork’s original pieces and etudes from over 30 years of teaching. World music, lullabies, rounds, songs for the winter holidays, and more. Playable on small harps, progressing from easy to more challenging, and fun for all ages. Available in print and pdf from Diana and all harp music suppliers. Includes beautiful artwork by Bay Area artist Karma Moffett (KarmaMoffett.com). Learn more at: HarpDancer.com. Special discount for teachers through Diana - Contact: [email protected].
Diana Stork’s original composition Year’s End is for solo lever or pedal harp. Year’s End celebrates our looking back over the past year and remembering joys and triumphs and also some of the challenges. For intermediate to advanced intermediate players; and Lever and pedal harpists. PDF download $12.00. 7 pages. Available here. Year’s End Youtube performance by harpist Amelia Romano.
First Pieces for the Harp - beginner and early intermediate, and Early Pieces for the Harp - early intermediate and intermediate.
A variety of Diana Stork’s original pieces and etudes from over 30 years of teaching. World music, lullabies, rounds, songs for the winter holidays, and more. Playable on small harps, progressing from easy to more challenging, and fun for all ages. Available in print and pdf from Diana and all harp music suppliers. Includes beautiful artwork by Bay Area artist Karma Moffett (KarmaMoffett.com). Learn more at: HarpDancer.com. Special discount for teachers through Diana - Contact: [email protected].
Diana Stork’s original composition Year’s End is for solo lever or pedal harp. Year’s End celebrates our looking back over the past year and remembering joys and triumphs and also some of the challenges. For intermediate to advanced intermediate players; and Lever and pedal harpists. PDF download $12.00. 7 pages. Available here. Year’s End Youtube performance by harpist Amelia Romano.
Harp Sheet Music - Books and pieces available. Can be sold individually at prices as marked or together for $90. If interested, email [email protected].
- "Harp Olympics: Stage II" (Susann McDonald and Linda Wood Rollo) - $20.00 - very good condition, barely marked
- "Music Theory: Grade 5" (Victoria Williams) - $25.00 - brand new, unmarked
- "Harp Exercises for Agility and Speed" (Deborah Friou) - $10.00 - very good condition, barely marked
- "Principal Harp: Book 1" (Sarah Bullen) - $15.00 - very good condition, only marked on Mahler's Symphony No. 5
- "Minstrel's Gallery" (Skaila Kanga) - $10.00 - good condition
- "Ear Training: Level 1" (Lin Ling Ling) - $5.00 - brand new
- "110 Daily Exercises" (R.N.Ch. Bochsa) - $15.00 - excellent condition, unmarked
- "Tema con Variazioni" (Handel) - $7.00 - good condition, markings have been erased
- "Over the Rainbow" (Paul Baker) - $2.00 - very good condition, markings have been erased
HARP SERVICES:
Lyon & Healy/Salvi Harps Certified Harp Technician: Karen Gottlieb. [email protected] or 415-244- 1764. www.kgharp.com.
Regulations, warranty regulations, general maintenance, appraisals, insurance appraisals and restringing.
Harp Technician: Mike Lewis, the Harp Tech. [email protected]. Available for regulations, general maintenance and appraisals.
Lyon & Healy/Salvi Harps Certified Harp Technician: Karen Gottlieb. [email protected] or 415-244- 1764. www.kgharp.com.
Regulations, warranty regulations, general maintenance, appraisals, insurance appraisals and restringing.
Harp Technician: Mike Lewis, the Harp Tech. [email protected]. Available for regulations, general maintenance and appraisals.
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Send to: Debbi Ricks, 17480 High St., Los Gatos, CA 95030
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Please make your check payable to: Silicon Valley Chapter AHS
Send to: Debbi Ricks, 17480 High St., Los Gatos, CA 95030
Please specify payment is for a classified ad on your check.
To join our chapter, please visit our Membership Page.
For Submissions/Removals: Please contact Tamara Mead, our Newsletter Editor and Webmaster for new submissions to the newsletter and the website, and for removal of your ad: [email protected]