Irish Lyre Harp Rosewood With Metal String Thistle Design

Package Includes:

1. Harp Cover Free
2. Harp Tuning Key Free
3. Set of 10 Extra String Free

Maintenance Tips for Lyre Harps

Maintaining your lyre harp is essential to ensure its longevity and optimal performance. Here are some detailed tips to help you care for your instrument effectively:

Cleaning and Storage

Environmental Sensitivity: Acoustic instruments made from solid wood, like the lyre harp, are highly sensitive to humidity and temperature changes. Excessive dryness can cause the wood to shrink and crack, while excessive moisture can lead to swelling, detuning, and even warping of the soundboard and strings.

Humidity Control: Keep your lyre harp in a stable environment. Avoid placing the harp near windows, fireplaces, or air conditioning units that can cause rapid changes in temperature and humidity.

Temperature Control: Store your lyre harp in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. This helps prevent the wood from warping and the strings from detuning.

Cleaning: Clean your lyre harp gently with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. Avoid using harsh chemicals or water, as these can damage the wood and the finish. For stubborn spots, a slightly damp microfiber cloth may be used, but ensure it is not wet enough to allow moisture to seep into the wood.

Storage: When not in use, store your lyre harp in a protective bag or cover to shield it from dust, debris, and environmental changes. 

String Care

With regular playing, lyre harp strings can darken due to oxidation and natural oils from your fingers. Here’s how to keep them in good condition:

Regular Cleaning: Wipe the strings clean regularly with a soft cloth to slow down oxidation. This helps maintain their appearance and prolongs their life.

Replacing Strings: When strings become too gunky or appear worn out, replace them with the new strings provided in the box. Although lyre harp strings are generally sturdy and do not require frequent replacements, it is good practice to have a set of spare strings on hand (all of our lyre harps comes with a spared set of strings).

Tuning: Regular tuning is essential for maintaining the sound quality of your lyre harp. Use an electronic chromatic tuner for accuracy. Tuning becomes easier with practice and helps in keeping the harp in optimal condition. Initially, you may need to tune frequently, but this will decrease as the strings settle.

Additional Tips

Avoid Moisture Contact: Keep the tuning pegs and pin block dry. Moisture can cause these components to swell or corrode, leading to tuning instability.

Periodic Checks: Regularly inspect your lyre harp for any signs of damage or wear, particularly around the soundboard and strings. Early detection of issues can prevent more significant problems down the line.
Play Regularly: The best way to care for an acoustic instrument is to play it constantly. Regular playing helps keep the instrument in good condition and allows you to detect any issues early on. After each session, wipe down the instrument and strings to remove oils and sweat.

Exchanges

Received an item that doesn't fit or is not suitable? No problem, our exchanges and returns policies are designed to make that as easy as possible.

We're happy to exchange most items if they are the wrong size or color, but unfortunately engraved or custom-made items like custom made sizes kilts, jackets, dresses etc... cannot be exchanged or refunded unless a manufacturer's fault is found with them

• The easiest and fastest way to process your exchange is to purchase the replacement items in a new order, then return the unsuitable items for a refund.
• Alternatively, you can send them back to us for an exchange and we'll post out the replacements to you. You can process your exchange via our online exchange system.
• Once we receive your returned items back, we'll get the replacements sent out
• normally this takes anywhere from a few days to a week or two depending on how long it takes the items to come back to us.
• Goods can be return within 14 days if you no longer needed. But custom made goods can't be return, exchange or refund.

Overseas

To exchange an item, please purchase a replacement item in a new order, and then return the unsuitable items for a refund.

Combine Shipping

If you are thinking of exchanging something - remember that you can combine the replacement item with any other items you may wish to purchase, and only pay shipping for the combined order.

Returns

If you would like to return an item for a refund, please send it back to us at the following address, including the following information:

• Your order number
• Why the item is being returned
• If the item is faulty in any way

Return Address:

Imperial Highland Supplies
Mehar Town, Eminabad Road
Opp: KM Ashraf
Sialkot - 51310
Pakistan

Note:

• We offer a refund policy for most items. Engraved or custom-made items cannot be refunded unless a manufacturer's fault is found with them.
• Buyers must return goods within 14 days of receiving the order (this is extended to 14 days after Christmas when purchasing Christmas gifts).
• It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure any returned goods reach us in satisfactory condition.
• Please ensure that all bags/tags/labels untorn and still attached.
• To minimize processing time and speed up your exchange/refund, please ensure that any items returned are free from odor and pet hair, are folded as neatly as possible and sent in secure, protective wrapping.
• We make an effort to ensure the goods reach you in great condition - we'd really appreciate you returning the favor.
• Buyers will pay return charges and buyers returning goods from anywhere must clearly state on the outside of the package and on any customs documentation that the goods are 'Returned Goods' to allow them to clear customs without generating additional charges.