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Built in 1919, this wonderful Lyon & Healy Style 23 Gold harp has been tuned, played, well maintained, and rarely moved.
The sound is classic Lyon & Healy from harps of this era; resonant, rich and warm, very even from top to bottom with a lovely high register. The higher register also has a bit wider spacing for the right hand to facilitate ease of play.
In 2024 the harp received a thorough inspection and regulation which found the body, sounding board and base frame all considered in great condition.
in 2004 the harp received a major overhaul which included a new neck and gilded lines, body base frame repair, re-riveting, wing joints repair, to name a few.
The carving and gold show well. Overall considered in good condition for an instrument of its age, with a recommendation of touch-up and clean-up in a few areas.
The harp includes a tuning key and key holder, padded cover set and misc. strings.
This is a stunning, classic instrument.
LYON & HEALY GOLD STYLE 23 #2021
Natural wood with 24K gold gilding
47 strings: 0 Octave G - 7th Octave C
Height: 74”
Weight: 81 lbs.
Soundboard width: 21 5/8"
Includes: tuning key and key holder, padded cover set and misc. strings
Note: Specs shown above are approximate. Document of complete repairs and recent diagnostic available for those seriously interested in this instrument.
Asking price: $27,000.00
Payment by cash or cashier's check made payable to the owner, which must clear the owner's account before the harp is released. Payment by credit card is possible, however, the buyer must then pay local sales tax and any applicable credit card fees. Contact HILA for a quote.
This harp can be seen and played at the HARP IN LA studio located in Pasadena, CA. For more information please email: infoharpinla@yahoo.com