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Harps & Violins to Adopt
As a whole, Ardis Music Studiosupplies beginners with the adequate learning instrument. We offer your child his first recorder and we rent you, as part of your fees, the appropriate size violin or harp.
As your child is advancing, we can advise you about renting or buying the right instrument that will sustain your child's progess. We can help you finding the harp -celtic or concert harp- through our privileged contacts with some harp makers, or even import for you a vintage violin from France, beautifully renovated by a master luthier.
And if you have a harp or a violin to sell, contact Ardis too! We buy instruments and/or may find a buyer through Ardis network...
Vintage Violins, with an incomparable French sound
Fredo Lassuce, master luthier in Mantes-la-Jolie - France
One-century old violins, originated from the cradle of violin in France, featuring four-century know-how and the eternal value of a true antique. Sought after for you, fully revised and restored by Fredo Lassuce, a talented master luthier in Mantes-la-Jolie, France.
Violins available in 1/2, 3/4 and full size. For more information, download our PDF flyer Mirecourt violins. You can also visit the website of the city of Mirecourt.
Celtic Harps with a beautiful rich sound
For students looking for a Celtic Harp, Ardis recommends the Merlin by R Harps This unique harp created by harp builder, Rick Rubarth, is a 35 string lever harp with a beautiful rich sound.Each harp, has a full set of Loveland levers, an eight sided cooperated staveback of maple, a mahogany finish and weighs only 22 lbs. One of the lowest priced, quality lever harps on the market, this harp is an excellent choice for students as well as the accomplished professional lever harp player. Cases for protecting your harp and transporting are available for a low additional cost.
Marvelous Concert Harps
Pedal harps are such marvelous instruments! They are also quite expensive, although not as expensive as a piano, and much easier to move too... As a matter of fact, a pedal harp is to be considered as a real investment and could be compared to acquiring an antique armoire or buffet: if well maintained, its value will not decrease.
If you consider buying a harp, Ardis Billey can advise you about the type of harp to envisage, the size, the maker, whether to buy a new or a used harp...
If you decide to buy a new harp, Ardis can introduce you to the right people at Lyon & Healy, assist you during your purchasing process, and even make the trip with you to the Chicago's factory to select the harp with the best sound ... for your playing.
If you envisage to buy a used harp, Ardis harpists network all over the country has probably the harp that will fit your requirements.
And if you have a harp to sell, contact Ardis too!
