#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 is in extraordinary condition. Superb sound and action. $35,000.

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#2798 CA (shown above)
1970s Wittmayer double. 8', 8', 4', buff. C - f''' 54 notes non transposing. Carefully refurbished, restrung and painted by owner, a professional musician. $4500

#2862 VT
French double by Don Katz, 1973; 8', 8', 4', buff; 61 notes FF-f"' at 440 non transposing; wooden jacks; used at music festivals; walnut veneer on case exterior; needs tech and some cosmetic work. $4,800

#2460 CAN (shown above)
Sabathil & Son, 1961. 8', 8', 4', buff. Non transposing. 61 notes FF-F, 5 pedals, Dimensions: 41 1/2" wide; 8' 1/2" long; height 38 1/2" privately comissioned in 1977. In Victoria, B.C. $5000 CAD

#2839 CA (shown above)
Kit-built Hubbard French Taskin Double, 1976. 8', 8', 4', buff. FF-f''' 61 notes transposing. Jacks replaced, restrung, keywell re papered in 1998. Not played since then. Will need revoicing, regulation. Exterior needs some cosmetic work; unpainted trestle stand. Faux marble panels on case exterior, painted soundboard. Located in Long Beach, CA. Seller would like to sell quickly. $5,500

#2819 NY (shown above) - Sold
Rutkowski and Robinette 1968; 16', 8', 8', 4', buff; 63 notes FF -g''' non transposing; six pedals; beautifully veneered case with panels. A rare opportunity to purchase a concert instrument by two of our best makers. $6,000 "as is", $19,000 completely rebuilt in the HCH shop.

#2801 VA (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. $6500

#2592 AL (shown above)
Hubbard French, circa 1980. 8', 8', 4', buff. 63 notes, FF - g''' non transposing. Dark green case exterior with gold bands, cream interior. Includes padded cover and bench. Well cared for and regularly played. $7500.

#2842 PA (shown above)
Hubbard  French double kit circa 1980 Taskin. Rebuilt by Edgar Rebich (NYC). 8’8’4’ buff, 63 notes FF-g”’ currently not transposing. Stained faux finish case exterior. Good condition. $8,000

#2581 MD (shown above)
Sperrhake double, circa 1973, 8', 8', 4', buff, FF - c''' 56 notes. A nice looking Sperrhake designed along historical lines; mahogany case. Not played much recently but well maintained. Bench included. $9000.

#2874 NY
John Challis double, number 71-335, 16', 8', 4', plus buff stop, 61 notes, GG-g''', 5 foot pedals, 6 registers (two damper). beautiful cherry case work, soundboard with painted rosette. The instrument is in good playing condition with new leather plectra and includes bench; case is in excellent condition with the exception of some sun bleaching. A stunning instrument by this historic maker at the pinnacle of his career. $9,200

#2689 TX (shown above)
Flemish double by Peter Tkach, St. Louis, 1992. 8', 8', 4', buff, 63 notes FF- g''', transposing. Red case exterior, pale blue interior, handsome turned stand with gold banding and gilt moldings throughout. Lid motto and fully painted board. Bench included. Well maintained. $10,000

#2835 RI (shown above)
Flemish double designed and built by Dale Munschy, 2006, 8', 8', 4', buff. 57 notes, GG-d''', non transposing. 96" spine. Wooden jacks, cedar soundboard, Wenge naturals with maple accidentals, burgundy red case exterior with gold banding. Three piece trestle stand designed for one person set up. This instrument has been played by the builder in several orchestral/choral concerts, and was played by several visiting artists during a recent concert series at the Philadelphia Cathedral. Large, resonant sound. Includes music desk (not shown) and a full tool kit. $10,500

#2717 NY (shown above)
Hubbard French Double, 1972. 8', 8', 4', buff non-transposing. FF - g''', 63 notes. Carefully built from a kit. Reverse keyboard with arcaded fronts. Recently restrung with low-tensile wire (a=415). Fluted Louis XVI legs, dark green on the outside. Blue interior with gold leaf banding and dark green border. Includes a padded cover and music desk. Well maintained and regularly played. $11,500

#2209 WV
Zuckermann French Double III, 1975, rebuilt in 2000. 63 notes, FF - g''', 8',8',4', lute, nontransposable. New painted soundboard, blue exterior, white interior, with gold case banding and moldings. Reverse keyboards with ebony naturals and bone-slipped sharps, pearwood arcades; white delrin jacks, trestle stand. $12,000

#2602 MD (shown above)
Double, 1984 by Ted Diehl, after early French/Italian models; 8' 8' 4'; GG-f ''' (59 notes), reverse keyboard; transposing 415/440 walnut veneer; fine parchment rose in soundboard; will need some maintenance  and regulation. An interesting Franco-Italian harpsichord by a professional builder $12,500

#2595 HCH (shown above)
Hubbard French Double, 1976, refurbished at HCH in 2000. 8', 8', 4', buff, non transposing. FF - g''' 63 notes. Reverse keyboard, case painted British Red throughout with gold bands on case exterior and lid / flap interior. $12,500

#2591 HCH (shown above)
Hubbard French Double after Taskin. 8', 8', 4', buff; 61 notes FF-f'''; transposing; Professionally built by Robert Kerner from a 1988 Hubbard kit; very nicely painted lid interior and soundboard. Bench, gold trim paint, / case paint, and tool kit included. The instrument carries our full 5 year warranty for materials and workmanship. $12,500

#2777 IN (shown above)
Hubbard French Double, 1970's, rebuilt at HCH in 1997. 8', 8', 4', buff, transposing. FF - f''' 61 notes. Ebony keyboard with bone topped sharps, case painted Charleston Green with gold bands on case exterior, Cream color interior. Tool kit, padded cover. Also available: metal (piano style) dolly. $12,900

#2702 CA (shown above) Sold
Zuckermann Flemish, 8' , 8', 4' , buff. 56 notes GG-d''' transposing. Professionally built by Herb Huestis in1985. Bone naturals, ebony sharps. Soldier blue exterior with goldleaf band. Handprinted papers around keyboards, handsome soundboard painting in the 17th century Flemish style, motto on lid. Turned mahogany stand, mahogany music desk with bench. Professionally serviced in 1995 and 2005. Also includes Kritz Kraft  ATA case specially built for this harpsichord with form fitted interior to store and protect it. ($2.5k value) This instrument has had very little in-home use only and is in exceptional condition. Located in Los Angeles, CA. Additional pictures available upon request. $12,950

#2841 IA (shown above) Click here for video clip (3.8 megs) Sold
Frank Hubbard French double, Ruckers-Taksin 1972; 8', 8', 4', lute, buff, non transposing, 61 notes FF - f'''; dark green exterior with vermillion interior, gold bands and moldings throughout, gilded lid mottos and a pretty Moermans style stand. A Hubbard shop-built instrument in very good condition, recent voicing and adjustment, always well cared for in a controlled environment; includes dust cover, padded moving cover, 4 wheel moving dolly and adjustable chair. $13,500

#2002 VA (shown above)
Hubbard French, 1979, 63 note FF-g''' 8', 8', 4', peau, transposing. Arcaded keyboards of ebony and bone. Case of American walnut. Louis XVI style turned and fluted legs, painted soundboard. Professionally tuned and professionally maintained. Includes padded cover. $14,500

#2830 HCH (shown above)
Hubbard French Double built by Authur Middleton, 1974. 8', 8', 4', buff, FF - g''' 63 notes transposing. 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 is undergoing a complete reworking in our shop and will be available in late fall of 2008. $15,000

#2510 NJ (shown above)
Zuckermann Flemish Double, professionally built by Carl Dudash,1986. 8',8',4' buff. 56 note GG-d''' transposing. Dark green exterior, gold banding, salmon interior, Louis XVI legs. $15,500.

#2836 HCH (shown above)
Flemish double by William Post Ross, 1977, rebuilt by Hendrik Broekman 2005. Keyboard of grenadilla with bone sharps. 8', 8', 4', buff, 58 note GG-e”’. Instrument is at 415 Hz (can be made transposing). Original wooden jacks. Includes tools and padded cover. Concert ready. Instruments by this important builder are rarely seen on the market. $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 currently undergoing a complete rebuild and will be available in November 2008. Addition of a transposer is possible. $16,500.  

#2749 HCH (shown above)
Zuckermann Flemish Double, 8' , 8', 4' , buff. 56 notes GG-d''' transposing. Keyboard of ebony and bone. Flemish decoration includes red case exterior with gold bands, papered interior, gilded moldings, painted soundboard and turned oak stand. A full sounding instrument. $16,500

#2298 Brazil (shown above)
Kurt Wittmayer 1981 after Taskin, 8', 8', 4', lute. 61 notes FF - f''' transposing. Wooden jacks. Grey exterior with gold banding, interior in vermillion and cream. Painted soundboard, handsome Louis XVI stand. Played professionally and well maintained. Located in Brazil. $16,500 USD.

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.

#2274 OH (shown above)
After Hieronymus Hass, 1734 by William Bennett, New Zealand, 1974. 63 notes FF-g'''. 16', 8', 8', 4', buff. Non transposing. 6 hand stops. Wooden jacks in delrin and some turkey quill. Leather plectra in the 16'. This unusual and handsome instrument has a deep blue exterior case with cream / pink / gold banding in the interior. Seven fluted and gilded legs. Reverse keyboard of ebony and mother of pearl. Good condition with a strong sound. 109.5 x 43.5 x 13.5". Shipping crate available. $18,000

#2792 MN (shown above)
French Double (Taskin) by Quentin Denzene, 2002, 61 notes (FF - f''') transposing, 8'+ 4' lower, 8' + buff upper, shove coupler. Keyboard is boxwood with walnut sharps. Endblocks and other accents are cherrywood. Hand painted and polished hunter green with 24kt gilded banding, moldings and rose. Restrained and tasteful soundboard decoration. Comes with stand, matching bench with fine gilded trim, and music stand, all in solid cherrywood. Professionally maintained. Minneapolis area. $18,800

#2699 HCH (shown above) Sale pending
Flemish double by Adam Decker, 2001. 8', 8', 4', buff, 56 note plus 1, transposing. Keyboards of ebony with bone topped sharps. Wooden jacks with celcon plectra. Full Flemish case decoration includes marbled exterior, papers and mottoes throughout. Professionally built. $19,900

#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 mahogany 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

#2773 HCH (shown above)
William Dowd opus 112, 1967, French after Taskin, rebuilt by Dowd 1989. 63 notes FF - g''' non transposing, with pedals. New slides & tongues. Rebuilt kbds, coupler and new quilling. Louis XVI stand with gilded, fluted legs. Dark green exterior, light blue interior. Reverse keyboard of ebony and ivory. Gilt moldings and case interior bands. Includes tools, padded cover. $20,000

#2625 HCH (shown above) Sold
French Double by William Dowd, 1968, Opus 163. After Blanchet, 1730, 8', 8', 4'. 63 notes FF - g''', non transposing. Pedals for registers and keyboard coupler. Reverse keyboards of ebony and ivory. Beautiful Georgian style case of French polished mahogany burl veneer with panels of quarter sawn mahogany and holly stringing. Fine solid brass hardware and casters.This instrument has been owned by a professional and currently shows signs of aging. HCH will entirely rebuild the action, with new stringing, voicing and regulation this winter. Available ca. March 2008. $22,000.

#2858 HCH (shown above) Sold
William Dowd, 1973, Number 285, French double patterned after Blanchet. 61 notes FF-f'''; beautiful to see and hear, recent professional refinishing to cherry case, 8',8',4', transposing 415/440, trestle stand with casters, padded cover, an excellent example from the William Dowd shop. Additional case image. $22,000

#2814 CA (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. $22,000

#2861 (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

# HCH 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...

#2797 SW (shown above)
Neupert "Blanchet" double, 2004, 8', 8', 4', buff, transposing. FF - f''' 61 notes. French blue exterior, vermillion interior. Gold bands and moldings, wooden jacks. Detail of rose. Excellent condition. In Winterthur, Switzerland. €22,900

#2119 France
Harpsichord by Anthony Sidey built about 1960. Two keyboards in ivory of 63 notes FF-g"'
Lower manual has a 16' with buff, 8' and 4'. The upper keyboard 8' with 8' nasale and buff. Six pedals and 2 handstops. Case is of walnut with a metal frame. Restored in 1998 the 2x8' and 4' are in delrin; 16' in leather. The nasale has not been requilled (delrin). Spine length is 2.75 meters. $23,000 usd / 135.000, francs. In Lyon, France.

#2864 HCH
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.

#2827 NY (shown above)
William Dowd, French double 1979. 8', 8', 4', buff transposing. 61 notes FF - f'''. Black exterior with vermillion interior. Gold bands and moldings throughout. A classic Dowd double in excellent condition. Includes padded cover, some tools. $25,000

#2865 HCH
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

#2344 TX (shown above)
Willard Martin "Saxon", Opus 335. 1991. 61 notes, FF-f''' 8', 8', 4', buff. Transposing 392/ 415/ 440. Reverse keyboard of bone and ebony. Brass strung, cherry case, six post dark oak stand, sound board painting by Pamela Gladding (all Texas wildflowers, birds and butterflies - a lone star and the image of the Mission Concepción). Includes cover, bench to match, full tool kit with all new plectra and a full string set and digital tuner. Serviced and tuned in 2004. Well maintained by owner. Delivery available within the state of Texas. $27,000

#2611 HCH (shown above) Sale pending
Now at our Rehoboth gallery. Double manual after Hemsch by Jim Hall, Amsterdam, 2005. 8', 8', 4', buff. 63 notes FF g''', transposable to 392 and 440 with buff. Strung with Malcolm Rose wire. All brass elements were made by David Law. The traditionally made wooden jacks and leather covered register slides are from Adam Swainson. All gilding was done with 23 3/4 Rosenoble gold leaf. This grand instrument tends toward the very large Hemsch historical examples, with a length of nearly 245cm and a width of 96cm. Vermilion interior, black exterior, with gilding and gold banding throughout. The instrument has a 7 (hand-fluted) leg, Louis XVI stand which is disassemblable and comes with rosewood handled tuning hammer, Hemsch inspired music desk, and a double-lined custom made instrument cover with leather corners. Also includes a custom made matching bench. A big and beautiful French double with an extraordinarily lively sound from a fine European workshop. $28,600

#2876 OR (shown above)
J.C. Neupert "Bach" model harpsichord made in 1995. 2 manuals, range FF-g''', disposed 4',8', 8', 16', 2 buff stops; wooden jacks with Delrin plectra, light action; beautiful teak veneer, absolutely pristine condition. $35,000, FOB Eugene, OR.

#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. An excellent instrument in very fine condition. $35,000

#2753 HCH (shown 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 is in extraordinary condition. Superb sound and action. $35,000.

#2294 MA (shown above)
German-style double by David Werbeloff, 1999 (after Christian Zell, Hamburg, 1728).
This is the builder's own instrument, maintained in excellent condition, used in concerts by some of today's greatest harpsichordists and ensembles. $40,000. Click here for complete information.

#2525 OR (shown above)
Double by Pleyel, Paris, 1931. 61 notes FF – f'''. Seven pedals: Lower manual: 16',8',4'; buff stop; coupler; upper manual: 8',8' nasale. Ivory keys, "plum pudding" mahogany case. Known as the "Eaton Pleyel" after its first owner, Lady Eaton, of Toronto, this extraordinary Pleyel resided in the concert Hall at Eaton's Department Store, where Glenn Gould made his later recordings. He was undoubtedly familiar with this instrument. In 1943, Wanda Landowska made a series of live broadcasts on the "Eaton Pleyel" for the CBC, including seven concertos by CPE Bach and various solo works. One of the CPE Bach Concertos and the solo Bach-Vivaldi concerto in D Major have been preserved and are available on the Pearl label. Expertly restored by Phillip Cucchiara, whose extensive knowledge of Pleyels is unequalled, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a "Landowska" Pleyel, nearly maintenance-free and in top condition. More details concerning the history of this instrument are available upon request. $48,000