Singapore Expats

does anyone have any idea where i could buy hard-to-find musical instruments? i've been looking for a celtic harp that has at least 22 strings and is affordable. i don't mind getting a used one as long as it's still in playable condition.

i tried making a harp a few years back when i was in school, but nearly got suspended when my teachers discovered that i had been sawing up wooden desks and cupboards.

Try a few of the stores located in the basement of the Excelsior Shopping centre conveniently located at the Excelsior Hotel. I know there are a few shops there that specialise in stringed instruments (i.e. guitars and basses, fiddles, chellos etc etc) and I remember seeing a couple of harps there only a couple weeks back and having a play...didn't sound heavenly at all! But then again, probably helps if you know what you're doing! Good luck in your search!

thank you so much! where is excelsior hotel anyway?? i've never heard of such a place before. how do i get there?

It's along hill street, beside funan centre- the IT mall. It used to be Singapore's highest hotel back then and a landmark.

Or you could get in touch with the St. Patrick's society - they might know someone.

Failing that try ebay

Are you making the harp for yourself ? Do you play ? I used to play the flute and would like to play again. Would you be interested in playing in ensemble (only with me, in this case) ?

Try the website for Luther Music. Also another Singapore musician's website called "SOFT". They both have an extensive Music forum / classifieds section

Regards,

SCA