| When you are searching for a used harp, remember | | | | You may be able to find a lever harp with thirty four |
| that there are a lot of things that you will need to | | | | strings for as much as $3,200 or as little as $1,500. |
| keep in mind. There are several factors that you | | | | Pedal harps are typically quite a bit more expensive |
| should remember before you make the commitment | | | | and are usually not easy to find for under $10,000. |
| of actually buying a harp. | | | | Internet |
| Where to Look | | | | The internet can be very handy when it comes to |
| When it comes to actually knowing where to look, | | | | helping you to find the harp that you need. There are |
| the best place to start is the American Harp Society. | | | | several different websites that are dedicated to |
| They can help you in finding all of the local harp | | | | selling only harps. You will find that these websites |
| stores as well as manufacturers in your area. They | | | | have a large supply of different types of harps at |
| will even be able to help you to find teachers and | | | | several different prices. |
| other harpists. They can be found easily online. | | | | It is important that when you are looking at harps |
| It is important that you get several names of all of | | | | online that you pay special attention to what the |
| the local harpists and teachers. More often than not, | | | | condition is. If possible, ask for the serial number for |
| they will have several harps on lease or even on sale | | | | the harp. This way you will be able to get the exact |
| for their students. They will typically be able to give | | | | age. This will help you to look up what the resale |
| you a pretty affordable price. | | | | value goes for that specific type of harp. That is the |
| Prices | | | | best way to tell if you are getting a good deal or |
| Used harps don't exactly come cheap. There are | | | | not. |
| several things that you will need to remember | | | | Remember never to get a harp that is not in great |
| whenever you are looking at the prices of harps. | | | | shape just to save money. The costs of repairs will |
| Remember that used harps go up in value the older | | | | end up costing more than a harp that is in good |
| they get. That is, of course if they are properly | | | | shape. It is important that you save up as opposed |
| taken care of. You will need to have a budget set | | | | to settle when it comes to buying a good used harp. |
| for yourself before you even begin to look. When | | | | Rent |
| you know the most that you are willing to spend, | | | | It is always recommended to simply rent a harp |
| then that will help you when you are shopping. | | | | before you purchase one. This way you will be able |
| The price of course will depend on the type of harp | | | | to get a feel for the type that you want and the |
| that you are getting and the condition that it is in. | | | | amount of strings that you will need. |