The Complete List
Each instrument listing begins with a number and an abbreviation for the state or country in which it is located. Listings are arranged by price. 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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#3118 HCH (shown above)
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Fortepiano by Paul Poletti, double strung throughout, 5 and 1/2 octaves, EE - a''' after Dulcken. Currently at 430 Hz. Exceptional workmanship and action throughout. Case is of mahogany with burl inlay and stringing. Keyboard of ebony with bone capped sharps. This is a rare opportunity to add a full concert instrument to your program! $22,500.


New Arrivals

HCH has received 7 instruments from a West Coast estate. We'll try to get better photos and sound samples of the Italian / virginals / and Fortepiano up first of the week - (pricing, also) . The Dulcken is fabulous and really needs nothing! Italian, clavichord and virginals will require a bit of TLC.

Two instruments are by Robert Greenberg:


#3116 HCH (shown above)
AUDIO (both keyboards together)
AUDIO (Muselar only)
AUDIO
(Ottavino only)
Flemish "Mother and Child" virginals by Robert Greenberg. A Hubbard design, built 1987. Both instruments are C - c''', 49 notes. Smaller instrument pitched an octave higher than larger can be mounted on top of the larger with the two keyboards coupled. Elaborate Flemish decor includes block printed papers, mottos and painted soundboards. A rarely seen instrument with a big sound by a well regarded professional builder. $10,500


#3117 HCH (shown above)
AUDIO 1
AUDIO 2

Italian by Robert Greenberg 1985; 2 x 8', GG - e''' 57 notes transposing 415 / 440. A handsome and bright sounding instrument, yellow cedar case, fine parchment rose; keyboard of ebony and fruitwood; wooden jacks; graceful red cedar stand and lid. Professionally built. $14,500


#3118 HCH (shown above)
AUDIO 1
AUDIO 2
Fortepiano by Paul Poletti, double strung throughout, 5 and 1/2 octaves, EE - a''' after Dulcken. Currently at 430 Hz. Exceptional workmanship and action throughout. Case is of mahogany with burl inlay and stringing. Keyboard of ebony with bone capped sharps. This is a rare opportunity to add a full concert instrument to your program! $22,500.

also a Gary Blaise early Italian clavichord

All of these instruments will be priced for Immediate sale and are of the highest quality. If you would like early information and photos of the instruments, please let us know.
Glenn Giuttari


The Complete List/ Harpsichords, Single Manual


#3114 MA
Zuckermann five foot slantside, 1965 AA-f''', 1x8' and buff. Non-transposing, can be tuned to 415 or 440. Instrument had been professionally strung and voiced in celcon quill. Action upgrade includes new ZHI jacks and dampers. $1850


#3037 GA
(shown above)
Zuckermann five foot slantside. AA-f''', 1x8' and buff. Instrument had been professionally strung and voiced in celcon quill. Action upgrade includes new ZHI jacks and dampers. Located in Atlanta GA. File photos show similar instrument. $2450 $1650


#3080 CT
Sabathil and Son single,Opus #1803, 1973; C-f''' 54 notes non transposing; 8,4', buff stop; an easily portable instrument with an aluminum case (painted antique gold), holds tune very well; lid of smoked plexiglass; tuning wrench, chromatic tuner included; located in Litchfield, Connecticut. Asking $2,500


#3132 CO
Neupert "Telemann" single; 8', 4', split buff on the 8', knee lever for the 4'; 54 notes C-f''' ; reverse keyboard of ebony naturals and plastic sharps. Neupert's compact single, 56" long x 31" wide. $2,500


#3121 OR
Canon-Guild single manual harpsichord, made in Boston, c. 1968; fully acoustical and not intended to be amplified. Full aluminum internal frame makes this instrument extremely stable, requiring infrequent tunings. Ideal for an institution, church or recreational harpsichordist. 8', 8', 4, buff on one 8', activated by "rocker" handstops directly above the keys. 61 notes FF - f'''. Handsome black lacquered case with walnut trim and trestle stand. Double bentside. Herz jacks; Fine tuning pins (exactly as those used in Pleyel harpsichords) permit absolute pitch control. This is an unusual and well-made instrument from a remarkable period in American harpsichord making. $2,850


#3060 MD
(shown above)
Ammer "Scarlatti" model, single. 8',4', divided buff on 8'. AA-f", 56 notes non transposing; two handstops; 64" long x 37" wide. A compact instrument for at home music making. Bench and tuner included $2900

 


#3068 HCH
Zuckermann single manual harpsichord GG-f"' with three choirs 8'8'4' and buff. 72" spine. Case of stained veneer with three screw on legs for easy transport. This is a full three choir instrument, very stable, and ideal for a school or church music program. Completely rebuilt by HCH 2010, with 5 year guarantee for materials and workmanship. $2900


#2918 AR (shown above)

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. $3000


#3030 FL
(shown above)
Single manual, Flemish style harpsichord, by Ralph Vaughn, 1975; 8', 4', buff; 45 notes, short octave C/E-c'''; 72" long, 29" wide, on painted turned stand; naturals of holly, sharps of pear wood; wooden jacks by builder, with double dampers; Flemish decoration, painted case with papered lid and key well. This instrument was professionally restored in 2008 by Ferdinand Pointer, including all strings replaced with new soft wire; jacks reworked with new dampers and tongue springs, (replaced where needed); re-voiced with Celcon plectra; completely re-regulated, tuned at A-440. $4,300


#3052 CAN (shown above)

Single by Martin Sassmann, circa 1975. 8', 4' , split buff stop and half stop on 8'. AA - f''' 57 notes non transposing; walnut veneered case. Some discoloration to finish on lid exterior, immaculate interior. Ebony naturals with cherry sharps; recent professional revoicing. A useful, reliable single. Located in Ontario, Canada. $4500 Canadian


#3108 MI
Zuckermann Flemish single by Bryan Carroll, 1987; 8', 8', buff; BB - d''', 52 notes non transposing; reverse keyboard of ebony and bone; light grey with darker panels, gold moldings and Flemish papers throughout. Well cared for. $4800


#2995 OH
(shown above) Audio sample click here
Italian by Michael O'Brien, circa 1989. 1 x 8', nontransposing; currently at 415, but can be tuned to 440; 48 notes C-c''' without the low C#.; well regulated, quilled in Delrin with a lovely and distinctive voice. This is a true inner/outer, removable from the outside case, very nicely decorated, with pretty details and well cared for. $5,000


#2891 ID
(shown above)
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

 


#3048 MN
(shown above)
Zuckermann Flemish single, 1974. BB - d''' 52 notes, 2x8', buff; beautiful ebony finish with Hubbard Flemish papers on soundboard surround. Includes matching bench. Instrument has been well cared for and professionally serviced by Brad Benn in 1995 and 2002. $5,500.


#3002 HCH (shown above) SOLD
Herz Model S, 8', 4', buff with oiled walnut case. AA - f''', 57 notes @ 440; refurbished by HCH in 2000. $5,500.


#3130 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 arabesques. $5900


#3092 WI (shown above)
Single Manual by Roger Anderson, "Petit Clavecin" 1999,Opus #43, 1 x 8', buff; 52 notes, GG/BB-d''' transposing 415 / 440 without loss of d'''; ebony naturals & white oak sharps; sitka spruce soundboard with walnut bridge & nut, gilded rose; case in Black Forest Green with 22k gold bands; keywell & case veneered in figured maple, buff stop lever through the keywell; four turned legs that screw into leg blocks; integral music rack; plastic jacks / celcon plectra. View of case framing. This instrument is in excellent condition, in a humidified environment, well cared for by the original owner, played regularly and entirely as original. Includes: tuning wrench, spare strings, plectra & jacks.Dimensions: 10"x 32"x 73+", approx.80 lbs. Asking $6500


#2960 CO (shown above)

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


#3046 MA (shown above)

Italian by Peter Fisk 2005. 8', 8', C-E-d"' with two split sharps. Yellow cedar case, cherry sharps with two piece turned stand. Keyboard with boxwood naturals and fruitwood sharps; brown delrin jacks working in box guides; strung in brass. Weighs only about 35 lbs., from an experienced professional builder; located in Boston. $6,900 as is, $8,900 after full restoration at HCH.


#3097 HCH (shown above) SOLD
Zuckermann Flemish single, circa 1970, 8', 4', buff non transposing; 52 notes BB-d'''. Bright finished case with trestle stand includes music rack. A classic Zuckermann single, carefully built, in good condition. $7500 / Call for special offer on this instrument...

#3038 GA
Zuckermann concert single manual harpsichord. GG-g''', 2x8', 1x4' and buff. Instrument has been professionally regulated strung and voiced in celcon quill. Action upgrade includes new ZHI jacks and dampers. Solid bone naturals.Case in blue, but can be redocorated to suit new owner's taste. Located in Atlanta GA. $7,700


#2998 HCH (shown above)
Flemish single by Karl Fudge, 1970; 8', 8', 4', buff, transposing; 52 notes BB-d'''; 72" long, green case exterior with matching Flemish papers; Includes padded cover. A versatile single from a well regarded professional builder. Requilled and re regulated in our shop.$8,500


#3035 HCH (shown above)
English single, 8', 4', FF - g''' 63 notes non-transposing. wooden jacks, pretty mahogany veneer case with inlaid paneling, holly edging. Now being rebuilt in our shop, this instrument will have a new mahogany turned stand to replace current screw-on legs. $8,500


#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


#3098 HCH
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We're just finishing up an Extended Flemish single 8'4' buff with bone keyboard and leather punched arcades, 4 1/2 octaves, GG-d"'. This instrument has been entirely reworked by the HCH shop ( July 2010) and carries a full voice in both registers and more than enough sound for ensemble work. Transposing 415 and 440. Registers are Zuckermann design with delrin plectra. Full marbled case with Flemish papering to keywell, soundboard surround and lid. Lid decoration and padded cover available at additional cost. $8900.


#3096 VA (shown above)
1984 Eric Herz single-manual German harpsichord.  8', 8', 4', buff.  58 notes, GG-e'''. Cherry case.  Excellent condition. Includes padded cover, cherry bench, tuning hammer, and Herz maintenance manual.  $9,500.


#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


#2930 HCH
(shown above) - SOLD
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 Basso Continuo. Includes two part stand. In our showroom. $9,800


#2981 WI
(shown above)
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 $9,800


#3081 CA (shown above)
Italian "Messina" by Glenn Giuttari - 52 notes: BB-d"' transposing. 8' 8'; 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. $9,900


#2817 CA (shown above) SOLD
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


#3040 HCH
(shown above)
Flemish single manual harpsichord, 2004 by Adam Decker. 8', 8' buff GG-d''' 57 notes transposing, 415/440. Ebony keyboard with bone topped sharps. Wooden jacks voiced in celcon. New England red case with gold banding. Flemish papering around soundboard and in keywell. $10,000

 


#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. 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. Wooden jacks. Very portable at 30" wide and 66" long, includes padded cover and bag for legs and music desk. Recent professional use for Yale University's Orfeo and opera productions at the Amherst Early Music Festival in '08 and '09. $10,300.


#3113 MA
Flemish single by David Jensen, 2000; 8', 4', buff; 51 notes, C - d''' transposing; case marbling, Flemish papers throughout; keyboard of ebony and boxwood with arcaded fronts; in very nice condition from a professional builder. $10,900.


#3094 HCH (shown above) AUDIO
17th Century French single by Peter Fisk, 2010. 8'8' with wooden jacks and celcon voicing. GG-d"' transposing 392 / 415 / 440. Keyboard of beech with cherry sharps. Light crisp action with good differentiation of the two 8' choirs and a full voice top to bottom. Black exterior with off white interior and gold banding throughout; Turned leg platform stand which disassembles for travel. Ideal continuo instrument. Dimensions: 78" x 32, weight of approximately 85 lbs. One available at this price. .
$13,900 $10,900


#3063 HCH (shown above)
Flemish single by Ernest Miller, 2009. 8', 4', buff transposing. C - d''' 51 notes. Very nicely finished with faux marble case panels, Flemish papers with mottoes, a full painted soundboard and matching bench. Reverse keyboard with bone topped sharps. Very carefully voiced and regulated, from the shop of a professional builder. $10,900.


#2957 HCH
(shown above)
Zuckermann Concert Flemish, 8', 8', 4, buff; GG - g''' 61 notes non transposing. Currently being finished in our shop. This is the large Zuckermann single with three choirs and five octaves. Green case exterior with gold banding and moldings, painted lid interior and painted soundboard. $10,900


#3110 SC (shown above) Sold
Audio clip click here
Single manual, French style harpsichord, (after 1769 Pascal Taskin) built in 1992 by Paul Kennedy; black case with 23K gold banding; Louis XV style stand; 2 X 8', buff; 61 notes, FF-f'''; ebony naturals, bone topped sharps; full lid painting after Boucher in National Gallery, Washington, DC; painted soundboard; paintings by Kennedy. $12,000


#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.


#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


#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


#3082 DC
Flemish single by Joseph T. Marshall c. 1968, copy of 1648 Ruckers. This instrument is illustrated on page 144 in 'The Modern Harpsichord' by Wolfgang Zuckermann. 8', 4'; 49 notes C - c''' non transposing at A440. This instrument has been well maintained, continuously played and cared for by professional musicians, most recently professional service was in 2007. Keyboard of ivory and ebony, leather covered registers; in 2005 the historical style tuning pins were drilled to make string replacement easier, endpins were installed on the jacks, tongue springs were replaced and instrument was professionally requilled in Delrin. Jacks are pearwood with holly tongues, wire is Rose Special A iron and yellow brass. Flemish block-papered throughout, with mottoes and soundboard in the Flemish style; dark green exterior with gold bands. The stand is a Rucker's "balloon" four-baluster design in solid teak with an oiled finish. $13,000


#3117 HCH (shown above)
AUDIO 1
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Italian by Robert Greenberg 1985; 2 x 8', GG - e''' 57 notes transposing 415 / 440. A handsome and bright sounding instrument, yellow cedar case, fine parchment rose; keyboard of ebony and fruitwood; wooden jacks; graceful red cedar stand and lid. Professionally built. $14,500


#3053 HCH
Single by Willard Martin, 1985, after Taskin, 8', 8', buff; GG - e'''; transposing 392/415/440. A very well maintained instrument with lovely decorated keywell, sound board surround and soundboard by noted artist Pam Gladding; stand has spiral turned legs. Includes padded cover. From a highly regarded professional builder. $14,900


#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


#3103 MA
French single, 2010 by Theodore Robertson, based on the Boston MFA's Couchet-Blanchet-Taskin. 8', 8', buff; 61 notes FF-f''', transposing 415/440; music desk after the Ruckers -Taskin; soundboard painting, gold bands, floral garlands in the key well; equipped with keyboard adjustment screws on the bottom of the case for seasonal adjustment; pearwood jacks with delrin plectra; tapered tuning pins; Louis XVI stand. In Boston. $15,900 / reasonable offer.


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.


#2916 HCH (shown above)
Sale Pending
French single by William Dowd, Opus 372, 1977. 8', 8', buff. 56 notes GG - d''' transposing 415 / 440. Red interior, black exterior, gold banding throughout. Turned oak stand. Reverse keyboard with ebony naturals and bone topped sharps. Includes padded cover, bench, tools. Completely reworked 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.


#3124 PA
Single by Richard Kingston 8', 8', buff transposing; 52 notes GG/BB - d'''; from a noted professional builder, an excellent continuo instrument, very robust sound for its size (74" spine). Dark green with gold bands and moldings, turned stand; includes tool kit and padded cover. Very good condition, except for a cosmetic blemish on case. $17,000


#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.


#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