The Complete List/ Pedal Harpsichords

2740 HCH (shown above) SOLD
Large double manual Italian harpsichord by David Sutherland, 1985. 8', 8', 4' ; Large 5 and a half octave keyboard, CC - f''', 66 notes; flat pedal pull down with 27 pedals. Instrument can be used without the pedal unit. Bench included. Beautifully decorated inside and out, from a noted professional builder. $18,000.

The Complete List/ Clavichordsß

#2794 NY (shown above) SOLD
Zuckermann unfretted III, late 70's, serviced by Zuckermann in 2006. GG-e''' (58 notes). Tuning wrench, owner's manual and spare strings included. Excellent condition, pleasant, firm tone. Asking $1500

#2783 NL
Unfretted by Dick Verwolf, Holland, 1972. 54 notes, C - f'''. Strung in brass throughout, includes listing board. Pretty turned legs, keyboard of boxwood with ebony sharps. Located in the Netherlands. A useful instrument from a professional Dutch builder. €1900

#2751 CA (shown above) SOLD
Double fretted, built by a professional musician from Carl Fudge kit, 1980.  Recently professional service to assure perfect working condition. 45 notes, C/E-c''' short octave, double-strung. Boxwood naturals, rosewood sharps, cherry case in perfect condition. Arcaded key fronts with nicely carved key levers. $1950

#2774 OR SOLD
Zuckerman double-fretted clavichord; "King of Sweden" model assembled in 1985 by the owner; 45 notes; C/E-c'''; solid mahogany case and stand, both in excellent condition; strung in brass; boxwood naturals and rosewood sharps; $2200

#2617 HCH (shown above) .
Zuckermann double fretted; 45 notes C/E - c"'; 39" long, strung in brass throughout; boxwood naturals, rosewood sharps; pretty solid cherry case; put together very cleanly by William Hardy. A fine example of Zuckermann's popular small clavichord. Includes complete string replacement kit. Price reduced to $2,900

#2812 CA
Zuckermann double fretted, 2007; "King of Sweden", 45 notesC/E - c"'; 39" long, in brass; professionally built in walnut including paneled lid, music desk, spruce soundboard and keyboard with maple naturals and cherry sharps. Very nicely made. $3500

#2596 UK (shown above)
"Johannes Morley Londini Fecit, "; unfretted clavichord C-d''' 51 notes, by John Morley, London; A440; mahogany case with painted panels, gold trim; fluted legs; painted flowers and Acanthus leaves on lid interior; stand decorated by George Veness; professionally maintained and tuned; professionally serviced in January 2007. £3,250 (includes shipping, insurance etc.).

#2687 HCH (shown above)
Zuckermann triple fretted "King of Sweden". 45 notes C/E - c’’’. Mahogany case. strung in brass throughout; boxwood naturals, rosewood sharps. A nice singing voice. Motto on lid interior. $3500

#2388 HCH (shown above)
Price recently reduced. Large unfretted, well built, from an Instrument Workshop plan. 51 notes C - d'''. Strung in brass throughout. Cherry case with a pretty cabriole stand. $3,800.

#2788 MD (shown above)
Early Italian fretted clavichord built after the Late 16th or early 17th century Italian (?) clavichord in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. 45 notes, (C/E -c''' in the original, this instrument has the lowest note tuned to E) including some that are quadruple fretted in the upper range. Case of Florida cypress, cedar soundboard. Keytops are paulope, a South American wood, accidentals are ebonized dogwood. Strung in brass in the bass, with mixed brass and steel in the higher register. Hand-forged tuning pins, custom tuning hammer is stored in a small drawer under keyboard. Includes lid and stand. An example of an early clavichord of the sort used by Bernard Brauchli for his recording of works by Sancta Maria and Bermudez. Very nicely built by a professional woodworker who apprenticed in the Hubbard shop. $4,500

#2870 NC (shown above)
Carl Fudge double-fretted clavichord, Op. 94 (1985) after Hubert. 54 notes C - f'''. Includes listing board for greater dynamic range; cherry case with graceful turned legs, arcaded key fronts; a sweet sounding professionally built clavichord, owned and maintained by a professional musician. $5,000

#2685 HCH (shown above)
Fretted clavichord by Robert Duffy, 1983, rebuilt 2006. After Manuel Carmo, 1796. This is one of the rarely seen larger fretted instruments (double fretted from c) with a range of 61 notes, FF - f'''. Solid oak case. Includes listing board, which allows greater volume in bass while controlling the "bebung" or vibrato, so beloved by clavichord players. From a professional builder. $5800.

#2687 HCH (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

#2778 NL (shown above)
Fretted clavichord after Hubert 1784. Professionally built in 2008 as opus 12 by Dutch builder Martin Butter. The European cherry case has been constructed with dovetails and hot glue, length 130 cm. The keyboard has a compass of C – f'''. The naturals have ebony key coverings and the pearwood sharps are covered with bone. The pitch is A 454 Hz. Double strung in Malcolm Rose brass wire, a fine instrument from a Dutch atelier. €6700

#HCH Available on three month delivery
Large Unfretted after JA Hass (1763), by Dan Rembold, 2008. Built from Instrument Workshop plans. Double-strung in yellow brass throughout, with a third string (4’ choir) for the lowest 20 notes strung in low-tensile iron wire. Quick quiet action, clear expressive tone from bass to treble. Sustain is unusually pronounced for an instrument of this type. Haydn, Mozart, and early Beethoven sound exceptionally beautiful on this instrument, as well as the Baroque literature. Range:  FF-f’’’ (61 notes)on the 8’, FF-c (20 notes) on the 4’. Dimensions:  69 x 22 x 7.75 inches. Reverse keyboard, solid cherry naturals and pickled maple sharps, solid wood throughout. Matching bench with hinged top and music compartment included. Tuned at A = 415, in a Werckmeister well-temperament. AUDIO CLIP $8000

#2780 CA (shown above)
Double-fretted after Hubert (1789) built by Gary Blaise in San Francisco in 1998. Excellent condition. 54 notes, C-f'" Tuning hammer, string replacement wire, mutes, and other tools original with the instrument are included. Solid cherry case with exposed dovetails and hand planed moldings, boxwood keys with ebony sharps and detachable tapered legs. Professionally maintained. A clavichord by a noted contemporary builder, Blaise instruments are built to the highest standards and are much sought after for their tone and touch. Detail of soundboard area. $7000 USD plus shipping.

#2790 KY (shown above)
John Challis clavichord, 1963 Opus 258, GG-f”’ 59 notes. Double strung, unfretted. Walnut case, with lid inlay, wooden soundboard. Good condition. 58” x 17” $10,000

#2273 CAN
Unfretted by Martin Skowroneck, Bremen, 1955. In the 18th century German style. Five octaves (61 notes, FF - f''') casework in solid wood, paneled lid, inlaid toolbox lid on four square tapered legs. Signed. Needs regulation, soundboard and bridge repair. Length 62", width 20.5", height 7.5 inches. In Montreal. $10,000 Canadian

#2746 HCH (shown above) Sale pending
John Challis clavichord Opus 2, 1931. A rare opportunity for the collector, musician, or enthusiast, to acquire a true museum piece - the second instrument built by the dean of twentieth century harpsichord building, John Challis. In 1931 Challis was building in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and was fresh from his apprenticeship with Arnold Dolmetsch. Mahogany case with framing of wood and wooden soundboard. This instrument predates the development of Challis' signature metal frame for his instruments. Ebony keyboard C-f”’. Double fretted for top three string pairs (five notes c'''- f'''). 52" x 15" x 7". The wooden board has two bridge sections. Outstanding preserved condition with wonderful sound and action. A very usable instrument. Includes fabric covers, Challis-made tuning hammer and original storage crate. Full provenance available; this instrument was built for the current owner's father and has been in his family continuously since its creation. $15,000.00
Also see the instrument below, HCH #2529, Dolmetsch Chickering clavichord, Opus 26, 1907.

#2529 HCH (above)
Large unfretted clavichord made by Chickering and Sons under the direction of Arnold Dolmetsch, 1907, Boston; Opus 26, 61 Notes, FF-f’’’. Original dark green finish with lovely patina; turned trestle stand; very good condition; reverse keyboard of ebony and ivory. Can be seen and played right now in our Rehoboth Gallery. This historic instrument was first shown at the Boston Early Music Festival, June, 2007. Click here for details.