The Complete List/ Pedal Harpsichords

#2950 GA (shown above)
Pedal harpsichord. 27 note C-d', 1x8' and 1x16'. Custom built by David Way, Stonington CT. Includes organ bench
and solid walnut stand to accomodate any size harpsichord (not shown). $10,500. $8,900.

#3196UK
Pedal harpsichord veneered in mahogany by John Morley of London comprising one two manual harpsichord in the style of Hass disposed 2x8ft + 1x4ft + 1x16ft + lute stop (pedal operated) +buff to both manual 8ft registers, and also to the lower manual 16ft, and lower manual coupler. Like Hass, the 16ft bridge is mounted onto a separate soundboard. Pedal harpsichord together with matching mahogany organ bench disposed 1x8ft + 1x4ft + 1x16ft stops operated by foot levers.
 Both instruments were built to combine as a commissioned pedal harpsichord. It is the last of five pedal harpsichords built by John Morley dating from 1973. The manual instrument has the Serial Number 2377 and the pedal instrument the Serial Number 2379 (John Morley having confirmed these were built in 1973). They are generally in good condition although the pedal instrument in particular would need to be set up by an expert. The jacks are Morley's plastic ones and are designed to accommodate Morley's own delrin moulded plectra in place of original leather (spare plectra are also included). To obtain a good result, these need to be voiced with care by a trained technician. The whole unit requires expert setting up and regulation, although the harpsichord itself is in fairly good playing order. The upper manual has recently been professionally re-voiced.
 The case work is relatively free of distress, although one small area of edging veneer is missing on the front lid flap. Four new simple locating blocks might be required to enable the harpsichord trestle stand to sit securely on top of the pedal instrument. $15,000

#3244 FR AUDIO1 AUDIO2
Pedal Harpsichord after Harass (Thuringia, Germany beginning XVIIIth century), built in Switzerland by Nicolas Macheret, 2000. The instrument consists of two separate instruments, each independently movable:
• a 2 manual harpsichord of 3 registers, 8', 8', 4, buff stop on lower manual, compass from FF to f''', copy of a original of Johann H.Harass, 1714, located in Sondershausen, Germany. 415Hz. The case is in beechwood identical to the original instrument; key-covering in ebony for naturals and cow bone for accidentals. Dogleg coupler. Brass stringing for the bass, and iron stringing from fa.
Case Dimensions:length- 2m49cm. width-1m00cm depth 30.5 cm
• pedal-harpsichord with 3 registers, 16' ,16’, 8'. 2 buff stops on Principal 16’ and 8’, from C to d', made after Adlung's description. Pedal-board copied after Silbermann. Wound strings for the first octave, then iron strings.
Case Dimensions: length- 2m52 cm. width-1m24cm depth 32cm.
Inst. With pedal-board attached. Length over all: 3m20 cm . full width with bench 1m36cm. Full height over all: 1m24cm.
The instrument has been entirely revised by David Ley in Därstetten, Switzerland. $42,000

The Complete List/ Clavichords

#3292 GA
Zuckermann fretted clavichord, C/E-c''': 45 notes. Strung in brass throughout; mahogany case with boxwood naturals and black wood sharps. Detail of soundboard area. Dimensions: 39.75" x 12.25" x 4.625" $1,750

#3262 HCH
Unfretted clavichord by Alec Hodson, 1956. BB - d'''. Walnut case with trestle stand, fruitwood keyboard, listing board for improved dynamic range. Needs soundboard repair, regulation and restringing. $2000 OBO

#3254 IL
Zuckermann "King of Sweden" clavichord by Craig Moro, 1981.  C/E-c''': 45 notes on 20 pairs of brass strings, at a=440. Currently in equal temperament, which can be changed. Mahogany case and lid with boxwood naturals and black wood sharps. New lid being made for the toolbox at bass end of keyboard. Cleanly built and very portable. Dimensions: 39.75" x 12.25" x 4.625" $2000

#3112 NC (shown above) Sold
Neupert unfretted, circa 1970; FF to f''', 61 notes, single strung; includes listing board for greater dynamic range; mahogany case with reverse keyboard. $2,600

#3014 MA (shown above) Sold
Unfretted, 1974, by Joseph Osborne of Carlisle, PA., FF - f''', 61 notes; based on a German instrument in the Smithsonian collection. Cherry case, sitka spruce soundboard, reverse keyboard and carved keylevers. $3000

#3304 HCH
Zuckermann triple fretted "King of Sweden" clavichord; 45 notes C/E - c"'; 1/4 comma @ 440. 39" x 11.5 " x 4"; 20 lbs.; mahogany case, boxwood naturals, rosewood sharps for keyboard. Includes cabriole leg stand, painted soundboard. $3500

#3084 KY (shown above)
Fretted clavichord, 2006 by David Jensen; four octaves (C - c''') triple fretted; case in walnut; keys of walnut and rosewood; strung in brass throughout; similar in size to the Zuckermann King of Sweden model, but includes a chromatic octave down to the bass C; serviced / adjusted by builder about a year after it was completed; in excellent shape. $3,500

#3290 AL
Double-fretted clavichord, C to c’’’ patterned after the 1766 Gottlieb Rosenau instrument in the MusikMuseet, Stockholm; satin ebony case finish; keyboard of cherry naturals and Vagias simulated ivory sharp tops. The tone and musical capabilities of this instrument equal or surpass other larger models. $3,900

#3031 NL (shown above) Sold
Fretted clavichord after the anonymous c.1700 instrument in the Russell Collection, Edinburgh built in 2009 byTjeerd Bosklopper. CC/EE - c''', 45 notes, double strung with Malcolm Rose wire. Boxwood naturals, palisander sharps. Made of quartersawn oak, panelled lid. The soundboard of Swiss pine is lined with walnut profiles. Many lovely details. The stand is modelled after c. 1710 Berlin examples. Transport is very easy. A well-made shipping case is included. A fine instrument from a professional European builder. €4200.

#2922 KS (shown above)
Unfretted Clavichord by John Challis and signed by him on the soundboard. The keyboard of 57 notes (4-3/4 octaves) AA-f''' appears to have rosewood naturals with maple sharps. The soundboard is wood and there is a metal frame for maximum stability. The case is veneered in walnut with a gold band outlining the inside of the lid. The instrument is supported by a traditional turned stand, and the original padded cover is included. Dimensions are 59" x 16". This clavichord plays as new and its physical condition is quite fine. $6,000

#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

#3222 HCH
Clavichord by Robert Duffy, 2008 after the 16th-17th century instrument in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston bearing the name "Onesto Tosi". C/E - c''' forty five notes. Double fretted from d# to f#, triple fretted from g to the top c'''. Solid cherry case with a "false inner - outer" construction. Pretty detailing includes the small pull drawer in case front and stand with wedge and mortise construction. $7000

#3179 NY AUDIO - Sold
Unfretted large clavichord, 2008, by Felix Wolff, after Philip Jacob Specken, Stockholm 1743. C - d''', 51 notes; two tone blue-grey case with vermillion moldings, boxwood plated  naturals with ebony topped sharps; stand with cabriole legs (not shown) included; 1462 x 441 x 139 mm. (57.5 x 17.3 x 5.5"). A very handsome example of the late, large Swedish clavichord from a professional builder. $7500

#3050 HCH (shown above)
Fretted clavichord in 16th - early 17th century Italian style by Joel van Lennep, Boston, 1969. GG/BB - d''' fretted as follows: GG - A unfretted; B - g'''# "diatonic free"; a'' - d''' triple fretted. Fretting set in meantone temperament. Strung in yellow brass throughout. This clavichord is based primarily on the instrument numbered "2", illustration XV in Praetorius' Theatrum Instrumentorum and the 1543 Pisaurensis clavichord in the Heyer Collection in Leipzeig. The five separate straight bridges are held in place by the downward pressure of the strings; the soundboard has a sloping midsection to allow for this. A separate soundboard runs under the keyboard. A true "inner-outer" instrument, the delicate inner case is cedar with full moldings, weighs less than 10 kg. / 22 lbs. The outer case is covered in grey Italian silk velvet, measures 62' long by 20" deep. Keyboard of ebony with rosewood sharps and arcaded fronts. Painted trestle strand. From the shop of a noted Boston School builder and former curator of musical instruments at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Includes tool kit and maintenance guide. $6500 as is. With additional shop work to include our 5 year warranty, $7,500.

#2780 CA (shown above) Sold
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

#3215 AL
Large Unfretted after JA Hass (1763), by Dan Rembold, 2011.  FF-f’’’ (61 notes). Double-strung in yellow brass throughout, with a third string (4’ choir) for the lowest 20 notes, in low-tensile iron wire. This clavichord has substantial response, capable of bringing out the best in the performer and the music. 69 x 22 x 7.75 ". Ebony naturals / ivory-topped sharps. Tuned at A 415, capable of A440. Includes matching bench. $9,000

#2926 HCH (shown above)
John Challis clavichord, 1963 Opus 258, GG-f”’ 59 notes. Double strung, unfretted. Walnut case, with lid inlay, aluminum soundboard and handsome original strap hinges. Listing board for greater dynamic range..Excellent condition. 58” x 17” $10,000

#2996 TX (shown above) Sold
Antique clavichord, probably Austrian / German, C - f''', 54 notes, double fretted beginning at d#; described in the Morris Steinert Collection catalog as follows: "No.3. - Clavichord, 4 1/2 octaves. 'Gebunden.' Case in rococo style. In white enamel and gold, latter part of the 17th century..." The lid painting and stand are 19th century additions; detail of soundboard. The instrument seems typical of an 18th century northern European instrument; detail of case bottom; reverse keyboard of ebony and ivory, carved key levers. $14,000

#2529 HCH (shown 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; excellent; with original stringing, keyboard, and case paint; reverse keyboard of ebony and ivory. This instrument is among the “unknown” instruments reported in Richard Troeger’s recent article: "The Dolmetsch/Chickering Clavichords and their Model”. $25,000 Click here for details.