WHAT IS REGULATION AND PREPARATION FOR THE APPOINTMENT
Comprehensive Full-Service Regulation:
A meticulous top-to-bottom service designed to restore the mechanical integrity and tonal clarity of your instrument.
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1. Quiet & Fluid Action
• Felt Replacement: Installation of premium new slot and pedal felts to dampen impact and eliminate noise.
• Mechanical Silence: Comprehensive diagnostic to identify and eliminate clicks, rattles, buzzes and unwanted vibrations.
• Lubrication & Tension: Expert adjustment and lubrication of springs and connections for smooth, effortless movement.
• Pedal Optimization: Assessment and correction of pedal stiffness or sluggishness to ensure a responsive feel.
2. Precision Alignment
• String Path Calibration: Precise lining up of strings and adjustment of disc spindles to ensure consistent pressure and grip.
• Structural Tightening: Inspection and torque adjustment of stationary nuts and hardware to ensure long-term stability.
• Disc Screw Setting: Fine-tuning the disc screws for exact engagement and release.
3. Master Intonation
• Harmonic Calibration: Meticulous tuning and calibration of the mechanism to ensure pure intervals and perfect intonation in every pedal position.
Appointment Preparation Guide:
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To ensure the highest quality results for your regulation, please follow these preparation steps.
1. Logistics & Scheduling
• Service Location: To avoid additional travel fees, appointments are held at my primary workshop. Please arrange to transport your instrument to the location at your scheduled time.
• Restringing Timeline: If you require a full restring, please deliver your harp at least 48 hours prior to your appointment. This allows the new strings to stretch and stabilize before regulation begins.
• Cancellation Policy: To respect the scheduling needs of all clients, no-shows and last-minute cancellations will be billed at the full fee of the requested services.
2. Instrument Readiness
• Tuning: Please ensure your harp is tuned and holding pitch prior to arrival. Unless otherwise requested, all harps will be regulated and calibrated to A440.
• String Maintenance: Closely inspect your strings for wear. Please replace any visibly worn or "grooved" strings (especially nylons) at least one week prior to your appointment.
• Note: Changing grooved strings after a regulation can negatively impact the intonation we’ve just calibrated.
• String Selection: Always replace strings with the same material (e.g., gut for gut, nylon for nylon). Changing string types alters the tension and will affect the accuracy of the regulation.
• Pro Tip: For optimal performance, 0 and 1st Octave Nylons should be replaced every 6 months.
3. Warranty & Fees
• Warranty Regulations: While the labor for warranty work is covered by the manufacturer, a $150.00 Travel & Setup Fee applies to all warranty appointments.