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Here at the Harpsichord Clearing House Gallery you can see, play and evaluate many of the best instruments in the country.

Located in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, about an hour south of Boston, and four hours from New York City, our gallery and staff welcome you to spend the day, getting to know the fine points of instruments from different builders—side by side, both new and used.

Now in our 40th year of building and brokering, we regularly offer instruments by Dowd, Hubbard, Zuckermann, Herz, Martin, Kingston, Hill, Ross, Klinkhamer, Fisk, Bennett, Kaeser and many others. Here you will also find the more rarely seen work from builders such as Skowroneck, Belt, Challis, Dolmetsch and Goff—as well as an occasional antique.

We are the foremost provider of continuo organs in North America offering the distinguished work of Henk Klop (Netherlands), David Leach (UK) and John Bennett (USA). And a number of European builders also use our gallery and expertise to show their instruments, giving you an opportunity to experience exciting examples of both national and international styles of the historical keyboard world. Our technical staff is second to none.

Prices and description are subject to change based on evaluation and work in progress.
We list all of our Gallery instruments below. You will also find them on our Complete List, marked with the letters "HCH".

An Extraordinary Collection now available

From the collection of Frederic Renz and Early Music New York. Click here to see the complete list of our offerings from this important group of instruments.

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The Gallery/ Harpsichords, Single Manual

#2938 HCH Sold
Zuckermann six foot straight side. This is a professionally built example of the straight side with three choirs and an unusually large keyboard compass of FF - f''', 61 notes , 8', 8', 4', buff; jacks from The Instrument Workshop; case veneered in walnut with a striking lid interior of banded walnut, cosmetically very nice condition throughout, with pretty brass casters on the legs. Complete revoicing and re-regulation done in our shop. $3,900

#2933 HCH
#2951 HCH
From our basement: We have two Flemish single 8'4' instruments by Burton that are available. 8', 4'. 61 notes. FF-f"'. Non transposing. We'll requill, voice and regulate for you. Available end of summer to start your new season! One has high polish black finish, other is a natural wood finish. Call us to discuss. File photos show a Burton instrument and keyboard; $3,900.

#2948 HCH
Zuckermann Flemish single X. Currently in process in our shop, this instrument is disposed 8', 8', buff, transposing 415 / 440. GG - d''' 56 notes. A Zuckermann design based on the Ruckers singles, with the keyboard enlarged to four and a half octaves. Currently painted pale green throughout, with Flemish papers on the soundboard surround and keywell. Photos show a finished example with more elaborate decoration. We are offering this instrument with a plain trestle stand and the existing paint scheme for $4,200. Also available repainted to your color specification (one color) with new papers and our custom turned stand for $5,800

#2811 HCH (shown above) Sold
Zuckermann Flemish single, circa 1970; 8', 4', buff C - e''', 53 notes. Non-transposing; oiled walnut case, reverse keyboard. A sturdy Zuckermann classic. Instrument has three screw-on legs, not trestle stand shown in photo. Register slides through cheek. Small enough to transport in a station wagon or mini van; rebuilt, restrung, regulated, in our shop. $4800

#2771 HCH (shown above)
Adam Decker Flemish Single 1999, 8', 8' buff GG-d''' 57 notes transposing, 415/440. Pearwood jacks, quilled in celcon. Reverse keyboard. Solid oak turned stand, green case with Flemish decorative papers. Professionally built and in very good condition. Price recently reduced. $9,500

#2952 MA
Flemish single by Fisk and Muller (1992). 56 note GG-d"' transposing. 8' 8' buff transposing. 415/440. Pearwood jacks, Celcon plectra, turned oak stand, matching music desk and lid stick. Burgundy exterior with gilt bands. 82" long, 33" wide. Flemish papers in case interior in keywell and soundboard surround. Includes turned oak stand and rack plus custom fitted protective cloth cover, KORG digital tuner, tools, set of strings and stringing schedule. A fine, professionally built instrument. $9,800

#2930 HCH AUDIO
Italian by Earl Russell, 1995. 2 x 8; GG - c''' without the low GG sharp; 53 notes, transposing 415 / 440. Professionally built and played. Yellow cedar case with wooden jacks; keyboard has boxwood naturals, mahogany sharps with ebony tops. This instrument can be heard on a Centaur Records recording of Ludovico Laurenti's Chamber Sonata for Cello and Bass Continuo. Includes two part stand. In our showroom. $9,800

#2513 HCH (shown above) Sale Pending
Carl Dudash Flemish single, 1983, 8', 8', buff. 56 notes, GG - d''' transposing; full painted soundboard, marbled case exterior, Flemish papers and mottos on interior; turned stand; includes custom fitted Jean Cavallaro soft cover. $12,900 $10,900

#2614 HCH (shown above)
Bizzi "Continuo" 2007. 8', 8', buff. 58 note GG-e''' transposing. Green case with gilded moldings, exterior decoration. Painted board. Includes leg bag, padded cover, tool kit. A handsome, compact instrument with a surprisingly full sound. Easily transportable for recitals and good for continuo playing. $12,900 $11,900

#2816 HCH (shown above)
Zuckermann Italian "Neapolitan" Harpsichord, based on recent research into the school of building centered around 16th and 17th century Naples; professionally built in 2007; 51 notes C - d''', 2 X 8' ; transposing A/392, 415 and 440. Case is of maple with matching cherry bench and stand. Strung in brass with pearwood jacks. Meticulously built and carefully voiced. $13,800 / Offer.

#2563 HCH (shown above)
Flemish single by Quentin Denzene, 1999, 58 notes (GG - e''') transposing, 8', 8', buff, ebony with bone sharps. Hand painted and polished blue with 24kt gilded banding, moldings and rose. Restrained and tasteful soundboard decoration; included are the turned baluster stand and matching baluster bench with fine gilded trim, maple music stand, and tuning tool. Very transportable and professionally maintained. $14,800 REDUCED $12,800

#2613 HCH (shown above) .
"Mietke" single by Bizzi Clavicembali, 2007. 8', 8', buff, GG - E''', 58 notes, transposing 415 / 440; Bone naturals, ebony sharps. Case and lid in solid mahogany, pearwood jacks with delrin plectra. Bronze cast hinges, soundboardof spruce from Italy's Val di Fiemme. Size: 223x88x25 cm. Weight: 46 kg. Options include: turned historical stand (shown), soundboard painting, matching adjustable bench, lightweight cover or heavy padded cover and bench bag. Decorated as shown, this new instrument from the Bizzi atelier is on view in our Massachusetts Gallery. $16,500 REDUCED $15,500

#2810 HCH (shown above)
17th Century French single from The Paris Workshop built by Dana Ciul, 2006. 8',8', buff, strung in brass and soft iron, 56+1 notes: GG-d''', transposable A415/A440 without the loss of d'''; Case in solid wild American cherry, oak wrestplank, Swiss pine soundboard; Grenadilla naturals with cherry front mouldings and cherry sharps; wooden jacks, delrin plectra; turned legs screw into case bottom; Length 197cm / Width 80cm / Depth of case 22cm; weighs about 40kg / 89 lbs. A fascinating single assembled by a professional builder. $15,900

HCH Special Order (shown above)
Giuttari Italian "Messina" (shown above) - 52 notes: BB-d"' transposing. 8' 8'. with its case in maple. Based on an anonymous Italian and my own building experience, and designed for portability (66" spine) and quality of sound. Italian box registers, wooden jacks with delrin plectra. Spruce diagonal board. We are making up three more of these (Opus 4 :delivered to Illinois Wesleyan University , Opus 5 to SUNY/StonyBrook, Opus 6 -Residence Robert Kidd, MA). On 6 month delivery. $15,900.

#2806 HCH (shown above)
French single by William Dowd, Opus 372, 1977. 8', 8', buff. 56 notes GG - d''' transposing 415 / 440. Red painted case with gold banding. Turned oak stand. Reverse keyboard with ebony naturals and bone topped sharps. Includes padded cover, bench, tools. Complete reworking by HCH April 2009. $16,000

HCH Special Order (shown above)
Klop Italian harpsichord, 8', 8', registers in brass; AA-d''', Transposing 415/440. 180 x 85 cm (6' x 2'10"), 18 kg (35 lbs)Case and stand in Italian cypress wood. Keyboard with tapering inlay sharp. End blocks carved in cypress. Excellent action. Instrument has a custom compartmentalized shipping box which houses the instrument and all stand parts and tools for easy, fully protected travel. $16,900, on three month delivery.

HCH Special Order (shown above)
French single "Taskin" by Bizzi, 2006. 61 keys, FF-f''' 8' 8' buff, transposing. Reverse keyboard, cream interior, dark green exterior with gold banding. Full Louis XVI stand with fluted legs. This instrument has a full and rich sound, and comes with a matching bench, paded cover, leg bag and tool kit. Two month delivery. Call for Quote.

The Gallery/ Virginals & Spinets

#2869 HCH (shown above)
Zuckermann Italian Virginal 1 x 8', Delrin jacks & plectra. 54 notes GG/BB to e''' non-transposing with keyboard of boxwood and cherry. Originally designed by William Post Ross, these fine instruments are at home as solo or concert instruments and have a full round sound. Instrument is painted in two tones of green with elaborate cut rose in the soundboard. Available in April, 2009 in “better than new” condition, after a complete rebuild in the HCH shop. $4500

#2903 HCH (shown above) Click here for audio.
Flemish virginal by Glenn Giuttari, 2002. C - d''', 51 notes. Built here at the HCH shop, this little virginal (19" x 47.5") is a featherweight at 35 pounds with a bright, singing sound. Fully decorated in the Flemish style with woodblock papers, faux marble panels on the exterior and painted soundboard by Ben Martinez; comes with a full wraparound zippered padded cover and carrying strap. Can be carried over the shoulder; lives happily in an apartment or small room. Very useful for at home music making and even ensemble work. $5900

#2807 HCH (shown above) Audio Sold
English bentside spinet by Hugh Gough, FF - f''' 61 notes, two pedals for a loud / soft effect and buff. Cherry veneer, wood tongues, leather plectra and boar bristle springs. This instrument was very carefully made by the pioneering English builder Hugh Gough. An excellent instrument, rebuilt to as new in our shop and completely refinished to bring out the beauty of the patina. $6900

# 2606 HCH (shown above) AUDIO
French Spinet by Bizzi 2005. FF-f"', 61 notes, transposing, with buff stop. Instrument after Goujon, 1753. Keyboard of boxwood and ebony, with pearwood jacks. Elegant and full French sound. Case exterior in dark blue, interior blue with dark red panels. Gold banding throughout, with lid motto and floral wreath around soundboard rose. Includes matching adjustable bench, leg bag, tool kit and transport cover. $7,800

# HCH (shown above)
Bentside Spinet by Klop 2006 - BB-f"' with split buff stop, this elegant spinet has a full and carrying sound and excellent action. Case is of cherry or oak with keyboard of black stained naturals and cherry sharps. Two month special order. $9,900

#2815 HCH (shown above) AUDIO
Zuckermann English Bentside Spinet, 2002. Pristine shop-built instrument, used exclusively for recordings and concerts. 1 X 8', pearwood jacks, blackwood naturals with bone capped sharps. 61 notes GG - g'''strung in brass. American cherry case with matching bench. Lovely round sound in a compact and easily transportable instrument. $10,000

# HCH (shown above)
French Spinet by Bizzi 2007. FF-f"' transposing, with buff stop. Instrument after Goujon 1753. Keyboard of boxwood and ebony, with pearwood jacks. Elegant and full French sound. Painted case in dark red (or color of your choice) with gold banding. Interior in antiqued cream with lid motto and floral wreath around soundboard rose. A natural mahogany finish is also available. Matching adjustable bench, leg bag, tool kit and transport cover. On two month delivery. Call for quote. Alternate decoration: natural finish, soundboard painting


#2509 HCH (shown above)
Antique English bentside spinet circa 1735. 58 notes, GG - f''', lacking the bottom G sharp. Built during the reign of George II, this well preserved instrument has a mahogany case with unusual ebony and boxwood stringing in the lid, keywell and on the jackrail. The bentside is veneered with a flame figure and the lid bears the original pierced brass strap hinges. The matching stand is modern. $30,000

#2801 HCH (shown above)
French double from a Hubbard kit,1990. 8', 8', 4', buff, transposing. FF - f''' 61 notes. Ebony keyboard with bone topped sharps, case painted a light French blue. Detail of soundboard. Includes matching bench, tools. Scheduled for revoicing and regulation in our shop. $12,500

#2962 HCH (shown above)
French double by William Hyman, 1964; 8', 8', 4', buff; FF - f''' 61 notes non transposing; wooden jacks; case veneered in walnut with holly stringing. A handsome early instrument from Hyman's shop. $14,000

#2830 HCH (shown above)
Hubbard French Double built by Authur Middleton, 1974. 8', 8', 4', buff, FF - g''' 63 notes @ 440 HZ.. Includes matching bench. Painted soundboard, dark green exterior and red interior with motto. Flemish papers in key well. Handsome turned stand. Carefully assembled by a professional organ builder, this instrument has just been rebuilt in our shop. $15,000

2963 HCH
Double manual harpsichord by Eric Herz, model F, 1974. FF - g''', 16', 8', 8', 4' , nasale, buff to all 8's and to 16', A 440, non-transposing; beautifully decorated with mahogany crotch panels, mahogany crossbanding and ebony and satinwood inlay; satinwood panels in the keywell; bench included; six pedals, two hand stops. $16,000

#2840 HCH (shown above)
Flemish double by William Post Ross, Opus 27, 1969; REBUILD by HCH 2008. 8', 8', 4', peau and buff, non transposing. FF - g''' 63 notes. Hubbard white plastic jacks. Case painted brown with Flemish papers in keywell, lid and flap interior, and soundboard surround. Keyboard of ebony and bone. Tapered trestle stand. This instrument is scheduled for a complete rebuild and will be available in June 2009. Addition of a transposer is possible. $16,500.  

#2861 HCH (shown above)
Flemish Double by Peter Fisk, 2008. 8', 8', 4', buff, 56 notes GG - d''' transposing 415 / 440; reverse keyboard of grenadilla naturals with bone topped sharps; wooden jacks; full lid painting in oil by William McCarter. Dark green case exterior. A new instrument from an experienced professional builder. $22,500 REDUCED $18,500

#2785 HCH (shown above)
Double by Robert Morley and Co. Ltd., London, circa 1982. Case exterior by John Broadwood, London, 1793. 8', 8', 4', lute and buff. 61 notes, FF to f''', non-transposing. Ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. This is a modern Morley instrument, handsomely set in an antique mahagony case decorated in panels of satinwood, kingwood, mahogany, etc. with two-color stringing and the original fine brass strap hinges. Plastic jacks. Nameboard inscribed "Johannes Broadwood Londini Fecit 1793 Patent / Great Pultney Street Golden Square". Listed in Boalch III as “BROADWOOD, J. 1793 (2)". $19,900

#2814 HCH (shown above)
New Zuckermann shop-built German Double. 8', 8', 4', buff, GG - d''', 56+2 notes, transposable A392/415/440. Reverse keyboards, ebony naturals-bone slipped sharps, pearwood arcades. Solid premium walnut case, swiss pine soundboard and pearwood jacks. Custom turned legs. A brand new double, meticulously built strung in brass with a most interesting and entrancing sound. $22,000

# HCH (shown above) Available on 3 month order
Goermans/Taskin Double by Bizzi, 8',8',4', buff transposing. 61 notes FF - f''' . Handsomely decorated with chinoiserie, matching bench, Louis stand, padded cover. On three month delivery. Please allow us to quote.

#2864 HCH (shown above)
French double, 2002 by Paul Kennedy after Stehlin; 8’, 8’, 4’, buff FF - f’’’ 61 notes; transposing 415 / 440; exterior of light French blue with gold molding, bands, fluted Louis XVI legs and painted soundboard, cream interior. A nicely decorated French double from a professional builder. $24,500

#2283 HCH (shown above)
French after F.E. Blanchet by David Jensen, 1992. 8', 8', 4', buff, 63 notes FF - g''' at 415, at 415, transposable to 440 or 392. An immaculate, better than new instrument that has been continually, professionally maintained. Case of solid black walnut with very effective inlaid banding. Louis XVI stand with handsome walnut burl and gracefully fluted legs. Wooden jacks with derlin plectra. Reverse keyboard with ebony naturals and ivory topped sharps--(this is recycled piano keyboard ivory...so no import issues). This instrument has a full voice in both choirs and a distinctive upper 8’ (almost to a nasale). HCH has just rebuilt the action 2008. A superb instrument for all periods of the Baroque repertoire, but especially suitable for mid to late French Baroque music. Two recordings have been made on this instrument by the one and only owner.Listen to sound sample #1. Listen to sound sample #2. $26,000 USD.

#2865 HCH (shown above)
French double, 2006 by Paul Kennedy after Vaudry, 8', 8', 4', 52 notes G/B - d''' (short octave) tuned to 415, non-transposing but will hold A440 easily; full lid and soundboard painting; Black exterior with arabesques; stand with turned spiral legs, matching bench. $26,000

#2853 HCH (shown above)
French style double by William Hyman / D. Jacques Way, 1979; 8', 8', 4', buff; 61 notes FF - f''' ; A 415 non transposing; green painted case with Louis XVI stand and additional trestle stand; ebony naturals with bone topped sharps; voiced in quill. HCH will revoice ( at no charge) for new owner not wishing to maintain actual quill. An excellent instrument in very fine condition. $35,000

#2753 HCH (above) Audio clip click here
David Rubio, 1974 French double after Taskin. 8’8’4’ buff, transposing FF-g”’, 63 notes. Dark blue case with cream lid and flap interior. Gold bands and moldings throughout. Reverse keyboard with ivory topped sharps, graceful turned stand and brass hinges. Includes music rack, padded cover. Rarely seen in the US, from a legendary English builder. Very few of these instruments were produced. This one has been professionally owned and maintained, and despite some board repairs, is in excellent condition. Superb sound and action. $35,000.

#2955 HCH
Hubbard & Broekman  Opus 349 “Small” Hass,  anno 1999.  8', 8', 4', buff; double manual, 61 notes, FF-f”’, transposing, tortoise shell on case exterior and lid with gilding, keywell veneered in cherry diamond pattern, soundboard & wrestplank painting by artist, Barbara Pixton with scene:  “Apollo serenading Diana, the Huntress,” allegory of the palliative powers of music, turned leg trestle stand Cotton canvas carrying cover with leather corners. This German double was the personal instrument of Joseph Payne and can be heard on his recordings of Muffat, Telemann and Dieupart on the Centaur label. $40,000 

2740 HCH (shown above)Sold
Large double manual Italian harpsichord by David Sutherland, 1985. 8', 8', 4' ; Large 5 and a half octave keyboard, CC - f''', 66 notes; flat pedal pull down with 27 pedals. Instrument can be used without the pedal unit. Bench included. Beautifully decorated inside and out, from a noted professional builder. $18,000.

The Gallery/ Clavichords

#2812 HCH (shown above)
Zuckermann double fretted, 2007; "King of Sweden", 45 notesC/E - c"'; 39" long, in brass; professionally built in walnut including paneled lid, music desk, spruce soundboard and keyboard with maple naturals and cherry sharps. Very nicely made. $3500

#2870 HCH (shown above)
Carl Fudge double-fretted clavichord, Op. 94 (1985) after Hubert. 56 notes C - g'''. Includes listing board for greater dynamic range; cherry case with graceful turned legs, arcaded key fronts; a sweet sounding professionally built clavichord, owned and maintained by a professional musician. $5,000

#2685 HCH (shown above)
Fretted clavichord by Robert Duffy, 1983, rebuilt 2006. After Manuel Carmo, 1796. This is one of the rarely seen larger fretted instruments (double fretted from c) with a range of 61 notes, FF - f'''. Solid oak case. Includes listing board, which allows greater volume in bass while controlling the "bebung" or vibrato, so beloved by clavichord players. From a professional builder. $5800.

#2687 HCH (shown above)
Zuckermann triple fretted "King of Sweden"; 45 notes C/E - c"'; 39" x 11.5 " x 4"; 20lbs.; boxwood naturals, rosewood sharps; handsome hardware; a full sound. We are currently finishing elaborate case decoration, lid painting and soundboard painting by Benjamin Martinez, after an anonymous instrument in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Photos show completed instrument from 2007. $6,500

#2926 HCH
John Challis clavichord, 1963 Opus 258, GG-f”’ 59 notes. Double strung, unfretted. Walnut case, with lid inlay, aluminum soundboard and handsome original strap hinges. Listing board for greater dynamic range..Excellent condition. 58” x 17” $10,000

#2893 HCH (shown above)
Clavichord by John Challis,, #46-72; 57 notes AA-f''', double fretted in top two notes only; strung in brass and steel with a cast aluminum underframe for absolute structural and tonal stability; signed on the soundboard "John Challis Detroit Michigan"; pretty turned trestle stand, listing board for a greater dynamic range; from the hand of this important American builder, described as "the dean of American harpsichord makers" by Wolfgang Zuckermann; in fine condition. $12,500

#2529 HCH (shown above)
Unfretted made by Chickering and Sons under the direction of Arnold Dolmetsch, 1907, Boston; Opus 26, 61 Notes, FF-f’’’. Original dark green finish with lovely patina; turned trestle stand; excellent; with original stringing, keyboard, and case paint; reverse keyboard of ebony and ivory. This instrument is among the “unknown” instruments reported in Richard Troeger’s recent article: The Dolmetsch/Chickering Clavichords and their Model”. $25,000 Click here for details.

#2556 HCH
Fortepiano by John Broadwood, 1795; 61 notes, FF - f'''. Professionally serviced and restored by Robert Smith, Boston. The instrument was played in the PBS television series "The Adams Family Chronicle". Instrument has all original strings but two and all original hammers. As such it is one of the few remaining 18th-century Broadwood squares with original strings. Detail of soundboard. $10,000.

2469 HCH (shown above)
Fortepiano by Peter Tourin, 1980, from Hubbard kit after Stein, 1784; range FF - f''', at A 415, 61 notes; Viennese action with two knee levers controlling the dampers; adjustable backchecks. Double stringing extends through treble for clearer sound. Magnificent case of burled veneer; fluted legs; includes music desk, lid stick, padded cover, dust cover. $ 14,500

#2710 HCH (shown above) Sold
AUDIO SAMPLE (2.9 MB), please click here
Fortepiano by Thomas Ciul after Johann Andreas Stein, 1773. 61 notes FF-f''', A415 or A440; double strung, dampers controlled by knee-levers, hand-operated moderator. Case in mahogany with turned and fluted legs, frame-and-panel lid, and elegant mouldings. Action is a modified Viennese escapement so that the hammer stays under the control of the finger all the way to the string. From an experienced professional builder. $16,500

#2857 HCH
Fortepiano made in Italy by Carlo Arnoldi, circa the late 1780s, restoration work in 2008 by Tim Hamilton, Boston. Five octaves, FF - f'''. Keyboard and direct action with no escapement work well and appear to be original. Original dampers were missing and a new set were made using the existing casework mounting positions and knee lever as a guide. The piano was restrung in Rose wire and is at present tuned to A430 hz. A music desk was made. The case is pine veneered in cherry with walnut cross banding and maple or boxwood stringing. The spine is unfinished. The piano stands on four legs, one an old replacement and one newer. The finish is of some age. There seem to be some three or four Arnoldi fortepianos in the Rome Museum of Musical Instruments and at least one other in private hands in Italy. Length 1930 mm. Width 895 mm. Playing height 700 mm. Octave span 159 mm. $35,000

We are pleased to offer the following antique keyboard instruments for sale, backed by over 32 years of activity in the early keyboard field. With each instrument we will attempt to provide you with as detailed a provenance as possible. Please see our full listing of antique instruments.

Recent listings now sold:

#2539 HCH - English Bentside Spinet, 1731 by Krickhof

English Bentside Spinet by Keene n.d.

Semi-grand piano, 1839 by John Broadwood.

Italian Harpsichord, maker unknown, circa 1650 - 1720

Bentside Spinet by Longman & Broderip, 1785

Single manual harpsichord by Jacob Kirkman 1760

Single manual harpsichord by Vincenzo Sodi 1780

Double manual harpsichord Andreas Ruckers 1643

Square piano by Broadwood, 1804