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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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#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

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The Complete List/ Harpsichords, Single Manual

#3060 MD
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

#3007 NH SOLD
Zuckermann Flemish Single, c. 1970. 8", 4', buff; BB - d''', 52 notes, non transposing; original Delrin jacks; good sound and touch; green exterior, lighter green interior. Some cosmetic wear; solid continuo instrument; serviced in spring of 2009. (instrument can be seen in the Hanover, NH area) $3500./offer.

#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 $3,800

#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. $4000

#3030 FL (shown above)
Single manual, Flemish style harpsichord, by Ralph Vaughn, 1975; 8', 4', buff; 45 notes, short octave CC/EE-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
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

#2995 MD 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
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

#2939 NJ SOLD
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

#3048 MN
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 SOLD
Herz Model S, 8', 4', buff with oiled walnut case. AA - f''', 57 notes @ 440; refurbished by HCH in 2000. $5,500.

#2892 CA (shown above) SOLD
Flemish single,1988 based on 1584 Hans Moermans 8', 8', buff; 58 notes GG - e''' chromatic transposing; from Hubbard parts, with case assembled by the Hubbard shop., soundboard ; detail of tail hitchpin rail; Black exterior, vermillion interior with gold bands and moldings; detail of jacks and buff rail; reverse keyboard with bone topped sharps; baluster stand. This instrument is in good structural condition but should have professional regulation to be at its best. Located in the Bay Area, owner is very motivated to sell and offers the instrument at $5800. (formerly $8,900).

#2988 IN
Cembalino, 2008, from Renaissance Workshop / Early Music Shop kit. Professionally voiced and regulated. 1 x 8', 45 notes CC/EE - c''' short octave. This graceful little Italian style instrument is less than 56 inches (150 cm) long and weighs about 35 lbs (14 kg). Strung in brass throughout, the keys are cut from lime with maple / rosewood tops and the beech jacks are fitted with holly tongues and delrin plectra. Swiss pine soundboard, English sycamore for casework parts and mouldings. Instrument comes with unfinished lid made of quality birch ply and hardware, which can be taken to a builder for completion; includes music desk. Three legs, easily detached for convenient transportation. Very nice for at home music and continuo playing, this instrument has been owned and cared for by a professional player. $5,900. Shipping crate also available.

#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

#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

#3038 GA Photos to be posted soon
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

#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

#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
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 $9,800.

#2765 HCH Sold
Flemish single manual harpsichord, 2010 by Glenn Giuttari. 8', 8' buff GG-d''' 57 notes transposing, 415/440. Ebony and bone keyboard. Plastic jacks voiced in Delrin. Available March, 2010. File photo shows another instrument, same specs. $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 VA (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. Presently in Norfolk area. $10,000.

#2875 CAN (shown above) - Sold
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.

#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

#3054 HCH (shown above)
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. Case is painted a French blue with off white interior and an elegant book-binding papering around the soundboard. Turned leg platform stand which disassembles for travel. Ideal continuo instrument. Dimensions: 78" x 32, weight of approximately 85 lbs. $13,900 $10,900 Three available at this price.

#2957 HCH
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

#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.

#2614 HCH (shown above) Sold
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.

#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

#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

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.

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.

#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