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Featured Listing
#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.
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
Audio sample A
Audio sample B
Audio sample C
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
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
#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
