The Complete List
Each instrument listing begins with a number and an abbreviation for the state or country in which it is located. If the location code is "HCH", the instrument can be seen in our Massachusetts Gallery, and will also appear on our Gallery list. Prices and description are subject to change based on evaluation and work in progress.

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#2899 FR
Italian by Martin Skowroneck, 1959
A rarely available harpsichord by Martin Skowroneck, one of the most important and influential makers of the historical harpsichord revival. 8’, 8’, buff; 59 notes FF – e’’’ (without low FF#), transposing 415 / 440. A true “inner / outer” case instrument, the outer case of this superb Italian harpsichord is decorated with painted panels in the Pompeiian style, on fanciful turned legs. Click here for more information and audio samples.

 

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The Complete List/ Harpsichords, Single Manual

#2977 CA
Zuckermann 5 foot straight side with action upgrade, Zuckermann jacks, quilled in black delrin. AA - f''', 57 notes, 1x 8' no buff. Blue case with gold arabesques. Includes extra wire, parts, Korg tuner. $1,500.

#2943 NJ
Neupert single, circa 1950. 8', 4' with a split buff stop controlled by two push-pull levers in the keywell. It has a four octave range , from C to f''', 54 notes, tuned to a-440. The legs are easily unscrewed for easy transport. This is a Neupert "Kleine" model, similar to their "Telemann" model. This instrument has recently had the action reworked and revoiced and is in very good playing condition. A useful and compact harpsichord, in nice cosmetic condition for at home music making. $2500.

#2972 MD
Ammer "Scarlatti" model, single. 8', 4', divided buff on 8'. AA - f''', 56 notes non transposing; two handstops; 64 x 37". A compact instrument for at home music making. $2900

#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.

#2978 CO
Concert Flemish single, from a Zuckermann kit. GG - g''' 61 notes non-transposing; 8', 8', 4', buff; bone keyboard with ebony sharps; includes bench. Light blue case with gold accents. $3900

#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

#2891 ID
Zuckermann Flemish single. BB - d''' 52 notes, non transposing; 8', 4', split buff; strings, jacks and celcon plectra were redone in 2000. Good sound and touch; detail of lid; some case dings; detail of soundboard. Located in Boise, Idaho $5000 OBO

#2921 PA
German style single in walnut. 8', 8', 54 notes AA - d'''; Light and portable. A handsome little instrument, professionally owned and played. $5000

#2939 NJ
Zuckerman Flemish III single.  52 notes, GG/BB-d''', 8'4' buff. Completely rebuilt, redecorated, and restrung in 2008-2009. Navy blue exterior; cream inside lid and flap, with gold bands on cheek and bentside and gilded moldings. New soundboard painting in the Flemish style, loosely based on a 1643 Ruckers instrument. Registers poke through the cheek. Beautiful warm sound. Shorter than most harpsichords and easily transportable. Voicing is mostly original but very good; new voicing available upon request. $5300

#2376 CAN (shown above)
Zuckermann Italian II 1979. Completely rebuilt, restrung, and refinished by Yves Beaupré (2000).49 Notes (C/E - d''') on a broken short-octave bass with two split sharps and a disposition of 8', 8'. Keyboard with boxwood naturals and fruitwood sharps; brown delrin jacks working in box guides; strung in brass. Handsome yellow cedar case. Length 7'; width 30"; depth of case 7", Turned stand. Weighs only about 35 lbs. Small board crack in treble. Located at Victoriaville, Québec, Canada (between Montreál and Québec City) $6000 US

#2918 AR
This is a small, lightweight and very portable single manual harpsichord.1 x 8', BB - c''' 50 notes; bright sound from one choir of very stable brass strings; wood jacks; reverse keyboard; with figured maple naturals; includes detachable lid with stick and music desk. A lasting musical gift for the keyboard player or serious music student; designed by Jack Peters, very cleanly built by Dwayne Glanton. $6000

#2960 CO
Italian by Thomas E. Bailey, Denver, CO, 1997 (Opus 43). 8', 8', buff; 54 notes C–f''' chromatic; boxwood naturals and arcades, ebony sharps. Transposable A415/A440. 71.5” x 32". Includes user's manual, tools and some spare parts. Recently surveyed, very good condition. Versatile and lightweight at 40 lbs. Needs some restringing, regulation, but solidly built. $6,500

#2897 PA (shown above)
Flemish single very cleanly built, from parts by The Paris Workshop; 56+1 notes GG-d''', 8', 8', buff; transposable A392/A415/A440 without loss of d''', reverse keyboard with ebony naturals, ebony accidentals with bone tops, pearwood arcades, wooden jacks; turned oak stand, oak music desk. Dimensions 205cm x 84cm / 81" x 33''. $7500

#2889 NY (shown above)
Single manual German after Christian Vater, Hanover 1738 by Paul Maurici 2008 ; 8', 8', 58 notes GG - e'''; @ 415 HZ, not transposing. Spine length 6'6" ; double strung in yellow brass; beech registers with hand stops inside case; beech bridge, nut, hitchpin rail and soundboard moldings; Sitka spruce soundboard with wooden soundboard rose; beech jacks, holly tongues, boar bristle springs, celcon plectra; keyboard naturals of Ebony, Pearwood fronts, accidentals of stained poplar with reclaimed ivory tops; case of painted poplar; apron stand with six turned removable legs; includes music desk and bench $7650.00

#2718 MN (shown above)
Hubbard Flemish single, 1980's. 8', 4', buff. BB - f''', non transposing. Carefully built from a Hubbard kit. Bone covered naturals and stained sharps. Black case exterior with Flemish papers in keywell and interior. Well cared for, used in recitals, recording sessions, church and small ensembles. $8,750

#2892 CA (shown above)
Flemish single,1988 from Hubbard kit (pre-cut kit with case professionally assembled). 8', 8', buff; 58 notes GG - e''' chromatic transposing; patterned after 1584 Hans Moermans. From an experienced builder of Hubbard kits; case assembled and soundboard tapered by the Hubbard shop. Good structural condition with a few missing strings, some minor case lacquer chipping, no soundboard cracks; detail of tail hitchpin rail; Black exterior, vermillion interior with gold bands and moldings; detail of jacks and buff rail; reverse keyboard with ivory topped sharps; baluster stand. $8,900

#2904 TX (shown above)
Zuckermann Flemish single, 1985, completely rebuilt in our shop in 2003. GG - d''' buff, 56 notes, transposing; turned stand, green exterior, cream interior with gold bands and moldings throughout; Flemish soundboard decoration by Ben Martinez; well taken care of and regularly played. $9,500

#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

#2817 CA (shown above)
Zuckermann Flemish single, 8', 8', buff, GG - d''', 56 notes; transposing, Flemish papers in keywell and soundboard surround, reverse keyboard; pretty light blue paint scheme; turned Moermans style stand. $9,900

#2875 CAN (shown above)
Italian by Claviers Baroques (Toronto) 2001. Case in natural cherry, 2 x 8', buff, BB to d''' (52 notes) ; boxwood naturals & cherry sharps; non transposing but may be tuned to GG/BB or other short octave bass. Patterned after the Italianate instruments of the English restoration, combining the Italian shape and scaling with a sturdier case and diagonal flitches. The result is a small instrument (6' 2" long by 31" wide) with the Italian sound and action but with greater volume and sustain. Includes music desk, lid , flap and propstick in cherry, stand in cedar. Designed for Baroque pitch (A=415), but could be converted to modern pitch. Does not transpose but if converted to modern pitch could be tuned down to A=415 if required. Spruce soundboard, pearwood jacks with celcon plectra. Strung in brass for a clear, Italian sound. A professional quality instrument, suitable for public performance and recording. $10,000 US

#2929 UK
Flemish single manual by Johannes Secker, Whitby, 2007, after Andreas Ruckers 1640/48, 8', 4', buff; transposing 415 / 440Hz GG - d''' (56 notes), bone naturals, bog oak sharps, historical tuning pins, wooden jacks by Adam Swainson, delrin plectra,  Swiss Spruce soundboard, handsomely decorated, painted case with gold leaf bands, traditional brass hinges (J.D. Law), turned stand with matching bench. This instrument is new but has had limited professional use (twice). Now re-regulated. It has exceptional tone and has received enthusiastic approval when exhibited and played. £10,000 , reduced to £9,000.

#2779 NL (shown above)
French single by Dutch builder Hugo van Emmerik, 2000 after Hemsch. FF - f''', 61 notes. 8', 8', Peau de Buffle and buff stop. Louis stand with fluted legs. Faux marble blue case exterior and stand, lighter blue interior and fully painted soundboard, gilded case moldings. A pretty instrument in fine condition from a professional shop. €10.000

#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

#2766 RI (shown above)
Italian by John Bennett, 2007. 1x8'. 49 notes, C - c''', buff, transposing 415 / 440. This is a fascinating instrument from the Bennett shop, incorporating a "contratasti" mechanism which smoothly couples the octave and sub-octave from c to b'. Case is of yellow cedar with boxwood naturals and walnut sharps. Handsome details include carefully cut moldings with walnut stringing around the case top edge, lovely parchment rose from the studio of Elena Dal Cortivo. Very portable at 30" wide and 66" long, includes padded cover and bag for legs and music desk. $11,800.

#2930 HCH
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

#2981 WI
Professionally built by David Jensen in 2005, Hubbard single after 1685 Hans Moermans. 8', 8', buff, 58 notes GG-e''', strung in low carbon steel and brass wire. Ebony-topped naturals / ivory-topped sharps. Voiced in Delrin. Good looking baluster stand. Black exterior, cream interior. Gold banding exterior / interior and moldings. Flemish papers in keywell and case interior. Includes adjustable bench. Builder would be happy to answer questions about this instrument. $11,500

#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

#2890 NL (shown above)
French single by William DOWD, (Nr. 103-77), Paris, 1977, after Blanchet 1736. 8', 8', transposing 415 / 440; 56 notes GG - d'''; ebony naturals with bone topped sharps; handsomely finished in a glossy, slightly transparent black, warmed by a maroon underpainting; elegant narrow gold banding; 219 cm (86 inches) long, 86 cm (34 inches) wide, All original accessories available, such as spare strings, tools, etc. Includes a soft protective cover for easy and safe transport (instrument weight 50 kg (110 lbs). From the Dowd Paris shop (now: Atelier Von Nagel, Paris) in excellent condition, fully serviced by Dowd in 2003; very stable. The original is described in: Howard Schott (ed.), ''The Historical Harpsichord'', Vol. I, Pendragon Press, 1984, pp 60 - 65. Examination by an expert is welcome, of course; in The Netherlands. €12,500

#2826 NY (shown above)
Italian by David Sutherland 1991. 1 x 8', buff; 52 notes GG/BB - d''', double transposing 392/415/440. Turned cherry stand, cedar case, keyboard of pear/cherry. 7' 2" long. From a noted professional builder. Includes padded cover, some tools.$12,500.

#2750 IL (shown above)
Zuckermann Italian with outer case. 49 Notes (C/E - d''') on a broken short-octave bass with two split sharps and a disposition of 8', 8'. at 440. Keys are boxwood naturals and fruitwood sharps; delrin jacks working in box guides; strung in brass. Handsomely decorated and painted outer case encloses an instrument in yellow cedar bearing a fine parchment rose by Rachel Hunter. In immaculate condition. $12,900

#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

#2882 MA (shown above)
Italian single manual harpsichord, constructed in 1994 by David Sutherland, and rebuilt by him in 2000. 8', 8', 56 notes, GG - d'''. 85" long; case of blond pine; keyboard of cherry and mahogany with basswood trim and a spruce soundboard; strung entirely in yellow brass; two part stained stand. This is a versatile, stable, and highly portable instrument. It has a brilliant sound but is malleable in terms of both touch and color, very well maintained, from a highly respected professional builder. $15,000.

#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. Rebuilt by HCH March 2009. 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. $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.

#2873 VT (shown above)
William Post Ross, 1978 with Annette Smith. WPR Instrument #120
Five-octave Italian harpsichord, after Baffo 1574. 2 x 8', FF - g'''; strung entirely in brass. Each 8' has a separate nut to give the perfect 2 x 8' blend. The finest instrument for recording and concert, an ultimately clean sound (for a harpsichord -- no jingle, no jangle, no clatter). Has been played in concert by our most notable players in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Case is Italian cypress, soundboard and bottom and framing are antique spruce -- cut in northern New England in 1870, in old-growth forests, salvaged from the rafters of the Chickering Piano Factory in Boston, this is the finest tonewood. The instrument is 8 1/2' long and weighs 75 pounds. It can be carried by one person without difficulty. The stand is three massive spiral carvings in Baroque style; pine. Keyboard is bone, with walnut sharps. Keywell cheeks are marquetry dolphins, burl-in-burl. Wooden jacks, Italian design, serviceable, with replaceable brass springs and bottom screw for fine timing. The moulding pattern is from Dequoco (1694 Smithsonian, restored by Ross in 1968). This is the most musically versatile harpsichord; a pianist can sit down and play piano music on it and not be bothered that it is a harpsichord. The ultimate Scarlatti instrument, Chopin and ragtime work, too. Ross considers this instrument his masterpiece (to date). A recording of an earlier Baffo design by Ross can be heard on this audio file. A separate outer case provides a lid for performance and protection; interior is white gesso, tabula rasa. The exterior is a burnt umber. It is completely finished, but can easily be more elaborately decorated. $27,000

#2850 NY (shown above) Audio Sample click here.
Adlam & Burnett, 1979, Op 51; Copy of 1480 clavicytherium in the Royal College of Music, London; completed by Adlam Burnett under Derek Adlam’s direction. Pythagorean tuning; E to g'' (B and f# keys missing), 40 notes; 25" wide x 8" deep by 57"high. Beautiful decoration in South German medieval style with finely carved parchment and wood tracery along the front edge of the soundboard, spine liner and belly rail and three rose holes cut into the soundboard, two in the shape of ogee windows, the third circular; the rear wall of the instrument decorated with a painted blue ground and gilded stars. This rare offering includes padded case. $25,000

#2899 FR
Italian by Martin Skowroneck, 1959
A rarely available harpsichord by Martin Skowroneck, one of the most important and influential makers of the historical harpsichord revival. 8’, 8’, buff; 59 notes FF – e’’’ (without low FF#), transposing 415 / 440. A true “inner / outer” case instrument, the outer case of this superb Italian harpsichord is decorated with painted panels in the Pompeiian style, on fanciful turned legs. Click here for more information and audio samples.