I just found your website. I really enjoyed this pedal rod replacement video. Also, you speak very well. And your direction is very easy to follow. All the best.
I found this fascinating as well, and I only play lever harp (for now). Someday I’ll acquire a pedal harp. I’m one of those types of people who, when I want to know what time it is, have to understand how a clock works. Your instructional videos really help demystify the pedal harp!
That's really funny that you stumbled upon the video through a strange recommendation, but thanks for watching! I'm glad you found interesting and hopefully you'll be all set, should you ever find yourself repairing a harp!
I would advise adjusting the bottom coupling so that the rod and coupling are the same length as the old rod and coupling. There’s a good chance that this will be the correct setting for operating the discs, and also putting the rod into the correct tensioning.
You are not alone! You would be surprised at the number of people who tell me that they watch this video, despite not playing or working on harps. And who knows, maybe someday it'll come in handy!
Pedal rods are highly specific. The only way I've ever purchased them is the through the harp maker, so I would start there. If your wife has a Lyon and Healy, or Salvi, etc., I would begin by contacting the company directly. You'll then need to provide the exact model of your harp (e.g. Lyon and Healy 85 or Salvi Aurora), and also which pedal it is (C, D, E, etc.). They'll then ship you the part.Good luck!
Will do and thanks for the video. My wife's been playing the harp since 1979 and this is the first rod she's broken. Now, at least, I can help her fix it.
My D pedal rod broke and now while in need to buy another one I have this question: is every pedal rod the same, that is, I buy one rod and it fits all pedal harps and any string? Also: where can I buy? Who sells?
So sorry to hear about your broken pedal rod! The rods are not the same, but each one is different, so you will have to buy specifically a new D pedal rode. Generally you want to buy one from whoever made your harp, for example if Lyon and Healy built your harp, I would get in touch with them directly. Harp.com does sell pedal rods through their site, but only for Lyon and Healy and Salvi harps: www.harp.com/product/pedal-rods-individual/ Good luck!
Wow ! This is a wonderful video ! It takes the scare of breaking a rod, and the possibilities of "do it yourself", and saving a lot of money ! Thanks and God Bless ! Revelation ch14
