Harpsichord Center

Ready for shipping from the Harpsichord Center. This kit is still in its original boxes and 100% complete.

Five=Octave Unfretted Clavichord Kit by Zuckermann $4,445.00 Level of difficulty: suitable for Beginners to Professionals The finished instrument measures 64 x 18.5 inches Double strung in brass, solid brass tangents, 61 notes FF-f''' Keyboard with ebony naturals and bone topped sharps Turned stand and instrument of Honduras mahogany with panelled lid Professionally finished this instrument retails for $11,000.00 or more

We are proud to announce that we are now Associates of the THE PARIS WORKSHOP and can now offer their products, which we have found to be of unsurpassed quality. The instruments are now much closer to their originals, lighter, and with more character in sound. You can find more information on these kits, tools and skills required, by visiting THE PARIS WORKSHOP   Nervous about building an instrument?   We can give you assistance during the process, just call us, as 90% of your problems or questions can be solved by telephone. If the kit is purchased through us, this advice is offered free of charge. If, however, we have to lay hands on any part of the construction, you must expect to pay for such work .

The prices shown are in US dollars and must be converted to Euro 's at the current rate - which can change daily. For the First Time builder: All the parts are accurately machined and the joints carefully made. A few pieces may require simple trimming to size. We recommend the following: French Single Harpsichord - ready to assemble: from $5,486.25 Flemish Single Harpsichord - ready to assemble: from $5,848.75 French Spinet (Delin School) - ready to assemble: from $4,061.25 Italian Virginal - ready to assemble: from: $5,556.25 Double Fretted Clavichord - ready to assemble: from $2,633.75 For the Builder with some experience: The instruments are a little more complex and there are a few more adjustments to be made. Previous experience at precise work is advantageous. Flemish Double Harpsichord - case assembled: from $9,601.25 Neapolitan Italian Harpsichord (49 notes) - ready to assemble: from $5,877.50 Unfretted Clavichord - ready to assemble: from: $5,661.25 For the Experienced builder: The construction is more difficult, and not suitable for the first-time builder. Use of hand tools is expected, and the maker must be able to read a drawing. French Double Harpsichord - case assembled: from $11,812.50 For the Professional builder: The instructions are in a summary form, and to produce the best possible result it is necessary to be familiar with the construction of keyboard instruments and comfortable with the use of hand tools.   Italian Harpsichord after Grimaldi (56+1 notes) - soundboard installed:

If you are interested in a catalogue of kit instruments, please contact us with your request:. Don't forget , we need a mailing address before we can send a catalogue. mail to: rb@harpsichordcenter.com

You may opt to purchase the kit and have us take it to one of several stages of completion for you. Contact us for further details.