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Single manual harpsichord after the 1639 Ioannes Ruckers
Date added: 2022-08-08
Made by Andrew Wooderson (2021)
BB-d3
415/440
2x8'
Bone naturals and oak sharps
Fully marbled case
Flemish printed papers
Turned Oak Stand with matching music desk
Wooden jacks quilled in celcon
Brass handstops on the wrestplank
Includes padded cover with music desk compartment, full tool kit and spare strings
Keyboard elevator screws for seasonal adjustment
Currently located in Boston
Price: please contact me
Contact: Michael Brazile

Quint Pitch Ruckers harpsichord
Date added: 2021-10-29
This is a very unique, very cool Quint Pitch Flemish single manual harpsichord built in 1990 by Thomas Ciul.
It measures 48 inches long, 27 inches wide, and ten inches deep. I am the second owner.
It is a copy of the famous instrument built by Andreas the Elder in 1627.
It is tuned one fourth above normal pitch, so the key C plays the note F.
It has the usual Ruckers compass of 45 notes C/E-c''' and disposition, 1 unison, 1 octave, buff to unison.
Could be considered 1x6 foot and 1x3 foot pitch.
The original is kept in the Rijks Museum in the Netherlands and can be seen here: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/BK-2016-98-2
This instrument is sumptuously decorated in the traditional style with Flemish papers all around the interior, marbled outer case, and soundboard painted in the Flemish style. There are also papers on the interior of the lid along with Latin mottoes.
The keyboard is of Burl and Sapele sharps. It shows and plays beautifully. Very unique!
There are few of these in existence given their unique nature and would make a pleasing addition to any collection.
The harpsichord has a shipping crate built by Mr. Ciul. Worldwide shipping is possible. Please message me for a shipping quote!
Includes music desk, two tuning hammers, and two lid sticks.
https://youtu.be/l_JDartjO0o
https://youtu.be/6ExY0fR3QBE
Price: $9,500
Contact Philip Bay

Zuckermann Italian Virginal V
Date added: 2021-10-29
This is a very nice Zuckermann Italian Virginal. Built in 1984 by one J.H. Allen of Texas, this instrument is in flawless condition.
Designed as a "false inner-outer" instrument, the case is solid wood, but appears to be an independent instrument resting in a protective outer case.
The exterior is painted, and the interior is Cypress, as is the soundboard. Both are shellacked to give a warm, natural finish.
The traditional keyboard is of basswood with boxwood naturals and rosewood sharps.
It has a 54 note GG/BB-e''' compass, with a short octave in the bass.
This means that the keys "BB, C-sharp, and E-flat" actually play the notes "GG, AA, and BB." This was common practice throughout the 16th through early 18th centuries, before keyboards with fully chromatic basses were used universally.
Unlike the earlier Zuckermann Virginal kits, this one employs a traditional box register with holes morticed directly through the soundboard, as well as a traditional keyboard (as opposed to a piano-style keyboard).
It has been freshly voiced and regulated, and gives a strong, sweet, and powerful tone, without being overbearing.
This instrument is audially and visually stunning, and makes for a sublime showpiece.
It would be a welcome addition to any musical home, early music ensemble, or the studio of a serious amateur.
It is tuned to a415 at Kirnberger temperament, and has a compass suitable for a vast array of repertoire.
Worldwide shipping is possible, or you may retrieve it yourself from me In Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
Worldwide shipping is possible! Please message me for a shipping quote or if you have any further questions! Thank you so much!
https://youtu.be/jUSJ4HUmD1U
Price: $4,500
Contact Philip Bay

Single manual harpsichord
Date added: 2018-11-25
Made by Bizzi in 2003
Based upon the XVIII century French manufacturing tradition and particularly of the Blanchet family.
Compass: F1 - F5, 61 keys
In excellent condition,with gold leaf bands and mouldings and stunning painting on inside lid.
2 x 8' independent stops and buff stop
Transposition 415 - 440 Hz
Case and lid: poplar, fir and beech
6 beech legs screwed to the instrument, Louis XVI style
Soundboard: red resonance spruce from Val di Fiemme
Soundboard wood grain: Extra Fine
Keyboard: spruce, ebony (diatonic keys) and bone (chromatic keys)
Jacks: pear wood with delrin or celcon plectra
Tuning pins: forged iron, historical type, with hole
Strings: red brass, yellow brass and ancient-type iron
Brush painting in two colours
Gold-leaf bands and mouldings
Rose and hinges made of bronze casting
Dimensions: 223 x 92 x 24 cm (7'3" X 3X )
Comes with Bench, close-type transportation cover, tool kit
Weight: 55 kg
Price: Certified Appraisal for $12,000 USD in 11/7/18 (in today's prices, the total package is ~$16,500 USD)
Contact: David Pinto

French double manual harpsichord after 1769 Taskin
Date added: 2018-08-22
Rebuilt by Adam J. Decker in 1980
63 keys, FF-g”
3 Choirs 8’ 8’ 4’ and buff stop
Shove coupler
Case-Exterior: Chinese Red with gold bands
Case-Interior: Cream with gold bands
Stand: Mahogany, with turned frame-legs
Beautiful tone, last tuned and serviced July 2017
Crack in the soundboard
Price: $5,000 (or best offer)
Contact: Joy Price

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