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The Complete List/ Harpsichords, Single Manual

#3291 NV
Single by Sperrhake (Passau, Germany) 1966. compass C-f''' (54 notes), disposition 8', 4', buff, non transposing. Case veneered in teak; reverse keyboard, quilled in leather. 57" long x 35" wide. Located in Reno. $1,800

#3080 CT Sold
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 $2,000

#3121 OR
Canon-Guild single manual harpsichord, made in Boston, c. 1968; fully acoustical and not intended to be amplified. Playable but requires revoicing. 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. $2,350

#3213 CT
Sperrhake single, circa 1970's; 8', 4', buff. C - f''' non transposing. Walnut case with three legs, ebony / ivory keyboard. $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

#3241 HCH AUDIO
Neupert "Rameau" single. 4', 8', split buff; 61 notes FF - f'''. 79" l x 40" w; ebony / ivory keyboard; Divided buff stop, knee lever for 4'. $3400

#3297 MA
Zuckermann Flemish single circa 1970, 8', 4', buff non transposing; 53 notes C-e''', delrin jacks and plectra. Walnut case, painted board. Regularly played. Some voicing / regulation needed. $4200.  

#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

#3172 NH
Zuckermann Flemish single, 8', 4', buff non transposing; 53 notes C-e''', delrin jacks and plectra. Green exterior with gilded trim. A useful littlle Flemish, small and portable. Professionally serviced in 2006. Asking $4500.  

#3228 HCH
Single by John Morley, London. 8', 4', buff non transposing; GG - g''' 61 notes; mahogany case with reverse keyboard, wooden jacks; 37"w x 74" l; good condition. $4500

#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. $4500

#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

#3035 MN
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, Three screw-on legs for easy transport. $4,800

#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

#3234 HCH Sold
Zuckermann Flemish single, 1970's. 8', 4', buff, non transposing. 53 notes C - e''', walnut case, currently being reworked in our shop. Photos show another instrument with same specs. A useful Zuckermann classic. 77 x 32". $5000

#3143 HCH
Zuckermann Flemish single; 8', 4', buff; GG/BB - d''', 52 notes non transposing; to be reworked in our shop. $5000

#2995 OH(shown above) AUDIO Sold
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) Sold
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 or best offer.

#3186 IN
Zuckermann Flemish by Glenn Giuttari, 1973. C - e''' 53 note, 8’x4’ non transposing. Walnut veneer exterior. Includes custom padded cover. $5,500

#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) Video
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 $6200.

#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.

#3294 CAN
Burton concert single, 1985; 8', 8', 4, buff, FF - f''' 61 notes, non transposing but can be tuned to 440 or 415; quilled in Delrin. Strung in Hubbard steel, yellow brass and phosphor bronze; birch ply case with birch veneer; decorative inlay on case sides and around legs; floral lid painting, spruce soundboard; three tapered legs, 36" x 80"; needs complete requilling / revoicing / regulation to make a solid and reliable instrument. $7000

#3288 HCH Sold
Eric Herz S-model. 8', 8' buff. 57 notes AA - f''', not transposing. Cherry exterior, reverse keyboard, includes matching bench. Detail of jack. Very well cared for; ready for delivery in March. of 2012. $7,500

#3207 Challis single, 16', 8', 4', buff non transposing GG - g''' 61 notes. Walnut case with aluminum board and bridges, four pedals, pretty hardware. $7,500.

#3193 NC
Single by Peter Redstone, 1988, after an English instrument by Thomas Barton, 1709. 8', 8', buff. 58 notes, FF-d'''. Walnut case. Reverse keyboard of ebony and bone. Wooden jacks. Handsome hardware, painted board. Regularly played, tuned on a regular basis. Excellent condition. $7,500

#3182 PA
Single manual French harpsichord (after 1769 Pascal Taskin) built in 1982 by Thomas Metzler; 2 x 8’ with split buff; Hubbard jacks; 61 notes, FF-f’’’; cherry naturals, walnut sharps; green case with Pennsylvania cherry accents; inlaid rose motif on the name board; folding music stand resides within the case; locking lid; turned cherry stand and matching bench; double-thick padded cover; maintained and serviced by the owner/builder. Asking $7,500

#2718 MN (shown above)
Hubbard Flemish single, 1980's. 8', 4', buff. BB - f''', non transposing. Fastidiously crafted 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. $7,500 OBO

#3200 NY
Single manual harpsichord by Paul Maurici in the German style. FF-f''' (61 notes) non transposing A= 415hz; 8', 8', buff strung in iron, yellow and red brass. Buff stop on rear 8'. Case and framing of poplar, wrestplank of red oak, soundboard of Sitka spruce, bridges and hitchpin rail of American cherry, jacks of Swiss pearwood with holly tongues, boar bristle springs and celcon plectra. Modern style tuning pins are used. Apron stand of poplar with turned legs of pine. Approx. dimensions = 7' long x 3' wide. Located in Brooklyn, NY. $8,000

#3138 NL Sold
Single manual Flemish harpsichord after Andreas Ruckers 1637 in Nuremberg, 1996; by Tjeerd Bosklopper; 8', 4' , buff; 45 notes, short octave C/E - c'''; marbled case; on traditional oak stand ; naturals of bone, ebony sharps and handmade parchment keyfronts; Fully decorated with Flemish papers; Adam Swainson jacks; cast rose; soundboard decorated in the early Flemish style. The instrument is in perfect condition. Malcolm Rose strings. A powerful instrument at A 415 Hz, ideally suited for the early repertoire. Padded cover included. € 8500

#3239 NH
Eric Herz single, 1978. 8', 8', 4', FF - f''' 61 notes; solid cherry case; reverse keyboard of ebony / ivory; includes matching bench, tool kit and custom padded cover. A reliable Herz instrument, well cared for. 90 inches long. $8,500.

#3167 HCH (shown above) Sale pending
Flemish single by Carl Fudge, 1970 / HCH 2011; HCH rebuild ready for March 2011. 8', 8', 4', buff, 52 notes BB-d'''; 72" long, green case exterior with matching Flemish papers; A versatile single with bold sound.$8,500

#3134 HCH AUDIO
Carl Fudge single, 8', 8', buff; BB - d''' 52 notes transposing. Green marbled case exterior with Flemish papers, reverse keyboard, turned stand. A versatile Flemish for at home or ensemble playing. $8900 (photo shows instrument before rebuild). Available summer 2011.

#3096 VA (shown above) Sold
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

#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 $9,500

#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

#3299 HCH
Eric Herz Model B, 1970, 8', 8', 4', buff; FF - f''', 61 notes non transposing; registration pedals; oiled cherry case. Completely refurbished in our shop.$9,900

#3217 HCH
Italian after Trasuntino by Nikolaus Damm, 1986. 2 x 8', BB - d''' transposing 392 / 415 / 440; wooden jacks; pretty detailing; detail of soundboard rose. A bright sounding instrument from a European builder; well cared for; includes wooden transportation case. $14,500 Reduced to $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.

#3197 HCH
Italian by William Dowd, 1967. 8', 8', buff; FF - g''' 63 notes non transposing; A graceful Dowd instrument in excellent condition; mahogany case with pretty hardware, three turned legs; detail of jack; $11,900

SPECIAL ORDER HCH (shown above)
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AUDIO 2
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 red 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. Two available at this price, $11,900

#3163 NH
Zuckermann Flemish single XV, built in 2000. Professionally built by Zuckermann consultant R.P. Hale. 8', 8', buff. 56 notes: GG-d''', transposable 415 / 440 without loss of top d'''. Delrin jacks, celcon plectra. Reverse keyboard, ebony naturals, bone covered sharps. Soldier blue exterior with vermillion detailing. Ivory interior with marbled papers, painted board. Turned oak stand. Includes padded cover and Vio-lab VL-3C and Korg CA30 tuners. Excellent condition. $11,900.

#3110 SC (shown above) Sold
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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

#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.

#3266 HCH
Single by Richard Kingston, 1989 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). Serviced in Jan. of 2011. Dark green with gold bands and moldings, turned stand; includes tool kit, padded cover.Very good condition, except for a cosmetic blemish on case. $13,000

#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. $13,000.

#3280 GA
Concert Grand single manual by Jacob Kaeser, 2007, 8', 8', buff; five octave FF-g’’’ (63 notes), in the 18th century Flemish tradition. Bone naturals with walnut sharps, wooden jacks with celcon quill; lovely 18th century French style soundboard painting; dark green case with red interior, turned stand, gilded moldings. 93" long by 38.5" wide. From a professional builder. $13,500

#3243 HCH
Flemish single by Ernest Miller, 2010; 8', 4', buff; GG - e''' 58 notes transposing A440/415; reverse keyboard with arcaded keyfronts, Flemish papers in keywell and soundboard surround; gold moldings throughout. Case deco includes painted soundboard, two tone green faux finish with subtle arabesque pattern; apron stand with pretty turned legs. Matching bench. $14,000 

#3268 HCH
AUDIO A
AUDIO B
AUDIO C
Photo shows a similar looking instrument. Available February/March, 2012. New Flemish single manual harpsichord by Glenn Giuttari, 2012; 8', 8', buff stop, with ebony naturals and bone topped sharps; 4 1/2 octaves, GG-d"'. transposing A415/A440; handstops through the nameboard; Full marbled case with Flemish papering to keywell, soundboard surround and lid. Customer choice of Latin lid mottoes; alternate paint scheme would be one solid color with gold bands in the French style; either decorative scheme receives a turned Flemish style stand. $ 14,000..

#3103 HCH
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. Inquire for price.

#3259 TN
Single by Richard Kingston, 1991; 8', 8', buff transposing; 52 notes GG/BB - d'''; from a fine professional builder; excellent continuo instrument, light weight and robust sound; 74" long; black with dark blue and gold bands and moldings; padded cover included; requilled by Ferdinand Pointer 8 years ago; very good condition, with a beautiful buff stop. $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. Call for price.