Silicon Valley Chapter of the American Harp Society

For Sale: Aoyama Monarch Gold harp D-47 natural. #126-3652, purchased new in 2001 by present owner, in excellent condition, with both warm and clear tone, extraordinary bass sound, lighter tension strings and buttery pedals, restrung and regulated by Mike Lewis in April 2021. Gold finish still like new, harp rarely moved. Compares favorably to Lyon and Healy gold 23 in looks and sound. Used mainly for chamber music, see Youtube sample. Weighs about 77 lbs. Comes with dust cover and packing cover. Offered at $24,950 or best offer (new price is $35,000). More info and photos upon request. Located in San Francisco Bay Area. Contact dominiquepiana@comcast.net, 925-5333, Livermore, CA

For Sale: Lyon and Healy Style 11 concert grand, natural finish. Originally purchased new in 2014, original owner. Regularly maintained by technicians, Karen Gottlieb and Mike Lewis. The harp is in excellent condition with a big, warm, clear and bright tone. Asking $30,000 including dust cover, a set of transport covers, and a bench. Located in the San Jose area. Contact MusicA2G@gmail.com. Additional photos 1, 2 and 3.

For Sale: Salvi Electra harp, $24,000 obo. Beautiful warm sound, used on all of Georgia Kelly's recordings after 1980. Comes with shipping trunk and adjustable padded harp bench. Karen Gottlieb valued this harp at the above price in 2019. The sound quality of this instrument is second to none. From the highest notes to the lowest bass strings, the quality is even and projects beautifully. Great for solos, orchestral work and recording. Harp is located in Sonoma, CA. Contact Georgia at Georgia@georgiakelly.com

For Sale: Salvi Arianna Concert Grand #5567, built in 1986. Asking $20,000 OBO. Was professionally regulated in August, 2020 and restrung in October, 2019. Only 2 owners. Strong, clear sounding harp with amazing woodwork. Well cared for and lightly used (rarely left the house).
Comes with custom padded cover and a harp dolly. 73" tall x 39" deep and 21" wide. 92 lbs. Inspired by the fine art of marquetry famed throughout Italy, the column, neck and base of Salvi's Arianna harp features an exquisitely handcrafted veneer inlay created from the magnificent timbers of palisader, maple and olive wood. The artistic excellence of this craftsmanship is matched only by the depth of expression that may be achieved at the hands of the harpist. More info at www.salviharps.com/harp/arianna Very rich and beautiful sounding harp. In perfect condition. Contact Marina Oster, in Reno, NV. 775-772-9832 or marinaharp@gmail.com.

For Sale: Lyon and Healy Model 85 CG, natural. $18,000 OBO. Purchased new in 2000; 2 owners. Consistently regulated by certified technicians. Just regulated and restrung in June, 2021.
Used very gently by a student for most of its life, and professionally in orchestra for the last few years. The harp is in almost perfect condition and is structurally sound. It has a beautiful sound and gorgeous "golden" wood. Includes a 3-piece travel cover, a full set of strings, a classic harp dolly, a folding soft black bench, and tuning key. Located in Reno, NV. Call Marina Oster 775-772-9832 marinaharp@gmail.com

For Sale: Salvi Daphne 47 EX, Walnut. Serial #12037. Approximately 14 years old. The harp has a full, warm, rich sound, and the pedals work smoothly. There are a few cosmetic hairline cracklings in the veneer wood that do not affect the integrity or sound of the harp. It was last regulated in 2018 by Karen Gottlieb, who valued the harp at $16,000, with the cosmetic defects. Comes with matching bench, music stand, dust cover, blue 2-piece padded cover, harp dolly, lots of extra gut strings and harp music. Asking $14,000 for everything. All serious offers considered. Please contact Midori at 805-305-1913 or midorifeldman@gmail.com for more information. The harp is currently located Los Angeles at the LA Harp Center. You can reach them at infoharpla@yahoo.com or phone 818-495-4652 to see and play the harp. A recording of the harp can be heard here - the fourth harp listed.

For Sale: Lyon and Healy Style 19 pedal harp, built in 1927, serial #3001. Blonde wood, gold leafing, recently restrung, and in very good condition. It has some wear to the leafing. It has a beautiful, clear sounding upper register, appropriate for chamber music as well as a second chair symphonic position. (A Style 19 is a semi-grand model with 46 strings, similar in size to a Style 17. 70", 70 lbs.) Asking $21,000 but willing to entertain other offers. Contact Joanne Addy at jjaddy@yahoo.com, 510-424-2570. Harp is located in Hercules, CA. Additional photos.

For Sale: Merlin R 35 string harp (A down to B). Price: $2700. (A new one shipped would cost over $3400.) Built 2015. Impressive sound in a compact body. Only 22 lbs. Full Loveland levers, freshly regulated, with new bass strings. Looks and feels brand new. Includes tuning key, padded transport case, optional cardboard transport box. Full information about the harp available on the R harps website.
Here is a Youtube video comparing the sound of a few of Marina's harps. Marina has a few other harps for sale, if you are looking for something else. Harp is located in Reno, NV, but can coordinate pickup in El Sobrante. Contact Marina at 775-772-9832 or marinaharp@gmail.com.

For Sale: Dusty Strings Ravenna 34. Price $2600, includes full levers, 1' legs, 5" legs, 8" legs, drop down leg, built in pickup, deluxe carrying case, pretty dust cover, string set, tuning key. Just regulated in May 2021. Made in 2008. It is a young harp that had only 1 owner and was used very lightly. New would cost over $4000. This is a very versatile lever harp that can be used by a beginner or a professional. It has a brilliant sound. Dusty Strings harps are very well built and can fit virtually any size person, because of all the leg options that come with this harp. Here is a Youtube video comparing the sound of the Ravenna 34 with the Merlin 35. Contact Marina in Reno, NV 775-772-9832 or marinaharp@gmail.com

For Sale: George Leverett 2008 nylon harp, from Altarwind Music in Oregon, 30 strings, 4 octaves, A to G, comes with tuning key and custom carry cover, clear and even tone, asking $1800 (new price was $2400).
The harp is in excellent condition and is being sold to serve as a down payment on a pedal harp for a student. Comes with a full set of new strings and lever washers from Robinson's Harp Shop. Located in Livermore. Please inquire with Dominique Piana at 925-455-5333 or dominiquepiana@comcast.net. Photos can be viewed here. Pictures 1-4 are the Leverett, pictures 5-10 are the Triplett, which has been sold).

For Sale: Pratt Blond Debutante Lever Harp, 36 strings. Serial #710102. A great starter harp; only 1 owner, originally purchased in 2006. $3000. Includes tuning key and cover. A description and image of the harp can be found at http://www.prattharps.com/Debutante.htm Contact Dan Levitan: harpmandan1224@gmail.com, 510-304-1515 (cell).

For Rent with possible option to buy: Lyon and Healy 17 gold, built 1974. $200/month with $350 security deposit. Owner is looking for a good home for the harp, preferably someone who will not move the harp and is a relatively light player who will not put too much excess wear and tear on the harp. Owner is possibly interested selling the harp but wants to wait for 6 months to a year. When she decides to sell, should the renter want the 'option to purchase', there would be a rental/purchase price reduction. Please contact seller directly for more information.  Flyer with photos and more details.

For Rent: Lyon and Healy Refurbished Style 14, Gold, $150/month. 43 strings. Gorgeous, great tone. Contact Adele Stinson: 650-868-9468 or harpist_stinson@sbcglobal.net

For Rent: Dusty Strings lever harp FH 36B (36 strings). Contact Tamara Mead at 650-283-9095 or tamara.mead@gmail.com. (One harp coming available 6/21.)

For Rent: Lever harps, 34 strings, Folk style, by Lyon and Healy, and Aida style by Salvi. Contact Sonya Yu at 408-666-7899 or Musica2g@yahoo.com.

For Rent: Lever and pedal harps by Dusty Strings, Pat O-Loughlin, Salvi, Lyon & Healy, Venus. Includes harp tuning key, case/cover, electronic tuner with pick-up. Contact Carol Holsinger at 650-326-3146 or carol@holsingerharps.com

For Rent: Celtic lever harps, Harpsicles, Latin harps and one Renaissance harp for rent. Located in Berkeley. See https://multiculturalmusicfellowship.org/harp-rentals-sales/ for newly updated list of available rental and scholarship harps. Harpsicles available for group lessons. This non-profit organization is focused on good quality, mostly light-tension harps (Latin, wire-strung, Renaissance), as well as a nice variety of lever harps. Contact multiculturalmusicfellowship@gmail.com.

Harps For Rent: Contact Karen Gottlieb, (415) 244-1764, kgharp@pacbell.net, www.kgharp.com.
Currently available: Lyon and Healy Troubadour Harp Style C with 33 strings (low 6th octave C to high 1st octave G). The harp has a new set of high performance levers. For info: kgharp@pacbell.net

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! info@harpsetc.com or call 1-800-836-5559.