Tisha Murvihill

Principal Harp
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

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Harp Regulation

I learned how to regulate in 1987 through a harp technician course at Indiana University. I spent one year as the graduate assistant in charge of maintaining IU’s twelve used and abused(!) harps. I have regulated my own harps for 15 years and did a little commercial regulating in the late 80’s and early 90’s. I have not had any official training at Lyon & Healy and therefore I can only do basic regulating and maintenance.

My basic philosophy when regulating harps is that I do not do anything I cannot undo. I do not adjust back-plate screws or bend pins. I can fix disc buzzes and some other types of buzzes, but if it is a “sizzle” way up in the action, I may or may not find it.

 

The Soft Sell

I only regulate as a service to the Calgary harp community because the former technician that serviced the area moved away.

Please be sure to read my experience (above) carefully as it may be different than what you are accustomed to. References upon request.

You will be asked to sign a Waiver before I can work on your harp.

 

Price List


Regulation
Adjust discs, clean and lube moving parts in pedal box, tighten screws (except back-plate screws)

$200.00

Re-felt Labour Wrap Felts
Pedal and slot felts
$50.00

Re-felt Labour Wrap Felts w/rubber cushions
$65.00

Change bass wires Labour
$50.00

Polish Harp
Upon request
Free

House Call in the Calgary area
$75.00

Pedal felts
Vanderbilt Wrap Pedal Felts or wrap with rubber cushions
$6.15 USD

Add rubber cushions
$7.00 USD

Slot Felts
Lyon & Healy Slot Felts (same as Vanderbilt Slot felts)
$3.00 USD

Bass Wires
All major harp retailers get their bass wires from the same manufacturer
$8.25 USD ea.

Harp Discs
Replacing a disc or two is occasionally required. Discs are harp specific and would have to be special ordered.
At cost

 

 

Questions?


Please contact Tisha regarding concerts, lessons, harp regulation,
or to book her for your upcoming wedding or other event