Rent a harp
I offer a variety of lever harps available for rent. Some are lever tension and some are pedal tension. Please see below for monthly pricing, details & availability of each harp. All prices include GST.
Rental durations & discounts
Start off with 2months (minimum), 3months or 6months and then you can renew your contract on a 2-monthly, 3-monthly or 6-monthly basis. I ask for full payment at the start of each new period, and a10% discount is provided for 6 month contracts.
Holding Damage Deposit
Each harp requires a $400 holding deposit. Your harp will be thoroughly inspected condition photos will be provided upon request at the start of the first rental period. The condition of the harp will be checked upon final return of the instrument for release of the holding deposit.
The Paperwork
You will need to sign a rental contract at the start of each new rental period. You must have house contents insurance in order to rent one of my harps.
Maintenance & Strings
Each harp comes with a cover, a tuning key and a string chart. Spare strings are not provided with the harps but can be purchased from me for an additional fee. All my rental harps are well looked after and serviced when necessary, also the levers & strings are checked between rental periods.
Pickup / Delivery
Pickup from Hornsby or Noraville - both in NSW.
I also offer a delivery & pickup service for for an additional fee (to Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong areas).
This page was last updated on 30th August, 2024.
34 String Aoyama Harp -
Community Loan Instrument
AVAILABLE now
This harp is lever tension strung, with nylon strings. This means that the harp has a sparkly folk-like sound and has a lighter feel to the strings. It comes with legs (pictured) which are easy to screw on or off to adjust the height. It is suited to beginners only.
This harp comes with removable legs, a dust cover, tuning key & string chart.
Available in 6 month periods only, for free to financially stressed families with children who are just waiting to start their harp journey. All I ask is that a damage deposit is made (if able).
36 String Tim Guster Harp - RENTED
This harp is Australian made by harpmaker Tim Guster in Adelaide. This harp is currently strung in lever tension, with gut strings. This harp has a rich & resonant tone and has a medium-tension feel to the strings. This 36 string harp is slightly taller than the others. The medium tension makes it perfectly suited for adults, beginner or more advanced. It's also suitable for children over the age of 8.
This harp comes with a dust cover, transport cover, tuning key & string chart.
Rent this harp for $130 per month.
34 String Mikel Harp - RENTED
This harp is lever tension strung, with nylon and nylon-wound strings. This means that the harp has a sparkly folk-like sound in the high register. The lower register also projects especially well for its size. This lighter tension nylon makes it perfectly suited for beginners, especially children, but can also suit adults.
This harp comes with a dust cover, tuning key & string chart.
Rent this harp for $120 per month.
34 String Kempster Harp - RENTED
This harp is Australian made by harpmaker Peter Kempster. This harp is strung in pedal tension, with gut strings. This harp has a deep, clear tone throughout the whole register and has a pedal-harp feel to the strings. This higher tension makes it perfectly suited for beginner and more advanced students: both children and adults.
This harp comes with a dust cover, tuning key & string chart.
Rent this harp for $125 per month.
34 String Mikel Harp - RENTED
This harp is lever tension strung, with biocarbon and nylon strings. This means that the harp has a sparkly folk-like sound in the high register. The lower register also projects especially well for its size. This lighter tension makes it perfectly suited for beginners, especially children, but can also suit adults.
This harp comes with a transport cover, tuning key & string chart.
Rent this harp for $120 per month.