Name

Lyon & Healy

Legal name

Lyon & Healy Harps, Inc.

Website

https://lyonhealy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Musical Instrument Manufacturing

NAICS

Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers (459140)

SIC

Musical Instruments (3931)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrument Repair, Maintenance & Luthier Services (CRALAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instrument Rentals & Leasing (Band/Orchestra Programs) (CRALAEAG), Instrument Accessories & Consumables Retail (Strings, Reeds, Sticks, Cables) (CRALAEAE), Used & Vintage Musical Instruments Retail (CRALAEAH)

Keywords

• Handcrafted pedal harps
• Lever harp manufacturing
• Harp repair services
• Harp regulation services
• Harp appraisal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Harp Sales: Direct sales of handcrafted pedal and lever harps. Retail orders require 20% deposit, special orders require 50%. Balance due before delivery.
2. Harp Accessories and Parts: Sales of strings, CDs, books, and accessories through Harp.com and dealer network.
3. Repair and Regulation Services: Full regulation services for pedal harps ($485) and Celtic harps ($245). Repair services for damaged instruments.
4. Appraisal Services: Insurance replacement value assessments and physical value evaluations ($200) for Lyon & Healy and Salvi harps.
5. Rental Program: Lever and pedal harp rental programs for students and professionals.
6. Sheet Music and Publications: Over 2,000 harp publications available through Harp.com.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lyon & Healy designs, handcrafts, and distributes premium pedal and lever (Celtic) harps at its Chicago factory, offering six distinct harp collections along with related services. The company also provides harp repair, regulation, appraisal, and rental services, and operates the Harp.com online platform for accessories and over 2,000 sheet music publications.

Product overview

Lyon & Healy is a manufacturer of handcrafted pedal and lever harps founded in 1889, based in Chicago, Illinois. The company produces six distinct harp collections: Premium Harps (luxury concert instruments with gold finishes and exotic woods), Professional Pedal Harps (standard concert-grade instruments), Electro Acoustic Harps (amplified performance instruments), Performance Pedal Harps (modern concert harps celebrating company heritage), Chicago Line Harps (mid-size concert instruments), and Lever Harps/Celtic Harps (compact instruments including Drake, Lyric, Ogden, Troubadour, and Prelude models). Beyond instrument sales, Lyon & Healy offers comprehensive services including harp repair, regulation maintenance, appraisal services, a global Technicians Guild network, rental programs, and operates Harp.com for accessories and sheet music distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premium Harps Collection High-end concert grand harps featuring gold finishes, exotic wood veneers (bubinga), and elaborate decorative designs. Includes Style 4 Gold, Style 26 Gold, Style 8 Gold, Style 3 Gold, Prince William, Louis XV, and Louis XV Special models for professional soloists and collectors.
• Professional Pedal Harps Professional-grade concert pedal harps including Style 85 E, Style 17 Natural, Style 85 CG, Style 100, Style 30, Style 23 Natural, Style 11 Natural, Salzedo, Style 23 Bronze, Style 11 Nouveau, Style 23 Gold, and Style 11 Gold. All feature 47 strings and Sitka spruce soundboards for orchestral and solo performance.
• Electro Acoustic Harps Pedal harps with built-in amplification systems for larger venues. Includes Style E model with customizable color options including ruby black and British racing green, designed for amplified performance settings.
• Performance Pedal Harps Modern concert pedal harps marking the company's 160-year heritage. Includes Style 160 CG and Style 160 SG models with 47 strings, designed for contemporary concert performance.
• Chicago Line Harps Mid-size concert pedal harps inspired by Chicago. Includes Chicago Petite 40, Chicago Concertino Extended, and Chicago CG Extended models with Sitka spruce soundboards, suited for smaller concert settings and advancing students.
• Lever Harps (Celtic) Compact and lightweight lever harps including Drake (34 strings, light tension), Lyric (38 strings), Ogden (34 strings), Troubadour VI (36 strings), and Prelude 40 (40 strings). Feature okoume or Sitka spruce soundboards for students, enthusiasts, and Celtic music performers.
• Harp Repair Services Expert repair services for both antique and modern Lyon & Healy harps including mechanism rescrewing, soundboard replacement, pillar/base structure rebuilding, and finish/gilding restoration.
• Harp Regulation Services Standard regulation service for pedal harps ($485) and Celtic harps ($245) including inspection, lubrication, adjustment, and tuning of all mechanical components.
• Harp Appraisal Services Insurance replacement value assessments and physical value evaluations for Lyon & Healy and Salvi harps. Physical evaluation costs $200.
• Harp Rental Program Rental programs for both lever harps and pedal harps aimed at students and professionals who need access to instruments without full purchase.
• Certified Pre-Owned Program Certified pre-owned and bounty program for purchasing used Lyon & Healy harps, providing factory-validated resale options.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 8th Hong Kong International Harp CompetitionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2023Lyon & Healy and Salvi Harps are proud sponsors of the competition. Marco Salvi, President of both companies, attended in person. Competition attracted over 300 contestants from 19 regions.
• Salvi HarpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalvi Harps and Lyon & Healy share common ownership under the same corporate group. Marco Salvi serves as President of both companies. Joint Technicians Guild for service support. Joint sponsorship of harp competitions and events. Salvi serves as exclusive European distributor.
• Salvi Music (European Distributor)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSalvi Music serves as exclusive European distributor with offices in Italy, Germany, London, and Russia. Operates dealer network across European countries.
• Hong Kong Harp SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganizing body of the Hong Kong International Harp Competition. Chaired by Dan Yu.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Camac Harps: French harp manufacturer producing pedal, lever, and electric harps with global distribution. Directly competes in the same professional concert harp category as Lyon & Healy, serving orchestras, conservatories, and soloists worldwide.
• Stoney End Harps: US-based maker of lever harps and hammered dulcimers. Comparable as a smaller-scale, handcrafted harp manufacturer serving students, enthusiasts, and semi-professional players in the same lever/Celtic harp niche as Lyon & Healy's Drake, Lyric, and Prelude lines.
• Salvi Harps: Italian pedal and lever harp manufacturer sharing common ownership with Lyon & Healy. The closest comparable given shared craftsmanship lineage, overlapping product portfolio, and integrated European distribution; Marco Salvi serves as President of both companies.
• Dusty Strings: Seattle-based maker of harps and hammered dulcimers, producing both pedal and lever harps. Comparable craft-based manufacturer with a strong brand in the lever/folk harp segment overlapping Lyon & Healy's Celtic harp line.
• Triplett Harps: Custom lever and specialty harp maker serving folk and traditional harp players. Comparable as a niche harp manufacturer focused on craftsmanship, customization, and direct-to-consumer sales.
• Rees Harps: UK-based manufacturer of lever harps (and some pedal harps) founded by luthier Allan Rees. Comparable as a small-batch, craft-focused harp maker targeting the same professional and serious amateur harpist segments.

Emerging players

• Venus Harps: Smaller harp maker focused on entry-level and student lever harps. Comparable as a direct harp manufacturer but targets the lower-priced, beginner-focused end of the lever harp market.
• Royal Harps: Smaller harp manufacturer producing pedal harps primarily for emerging and intermediate players. Comparable product category but positioned at lower price points than Lyon & Healy's premium pedal harp lines.

Regional players

• Aoyama Harps: Japanese harp manufacturer producing pedal and semi-pedal harps primarily for the Asian market. Comparable product line but serves a different geographic footprint than Chicago-headquartered Lyon & Healy.

Others

• Bow Brand: UK-based maker of harp strings and accessories collaborating with Lyon & Healy/Salvi Technicians Guild. Comparable as an ecosystem participant in the harp supply chain, with overlapping customer base and product adjacency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/lyonhealyharps
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• Instagraminstagram.com/lyonhealyharps

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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