HARPSICHORDS AVAILABLE FOR SALE
TABLE-TOP LAUTENWERK - $13,000.00
For the first time in the history of harpsichord making - One rank of jacks to pluck 2 choirs of strings. This lautenwerk has one 8' choir and one 8' that has twenty 4' strings in the bass. A single jack with one plectrum plucks both strings in a comfortable stagger. It is also possible to play the 8' choir alone. The string pairs are precisely the same length, including the ones that are tuned an octave apart. This arrangement of strings is inspired by the lutes and mandolins with their unison pairs plucked at the same point.
32.5" wide, 50" long, 7" deep at keyboard, Weight: 42 pounds, compass: AA-d3 (54 notes, BB can be tuned to GG), 6.25" octave span, transposing: A392/415/440, synthetic gut strings, 4' is from C to g (20 notes), parchment rose, music rack, plywood transporting lid, fabric cover, without stand. Stand is $800.00
Watch video demo of one choir and two choirs compared
More audio clips of this instrument on the Sound Samples page.
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OTTAVINO LAUTENWERK - $7,235.00
Same one jack action as above. 31" wide, 30" long, 7" deep at keyboard, weight: 27 pounds, compass: AA-d3(54 notes, BB can be tuned to GG), 6.25" octave span, not transposing, 1 x 4', 1 x 2'/4', 2' from AA-GG (11 notes) and 4' unison to top, one rank of jacks, synthetic gut strings, music desk, plywood lid for transport and padded fabric cover. Table stand with turned legs add: $400.00, stand with square tapered legs add: $300.00
Watch video demo of one choir and two choirs compared
More audio clips of this instrument on the Sound Samples page.
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FLEMISH DOUBLE - $12,000.00
Made in 1998. This Sorli instrument is in pristine condition. Very clean and in excellent regulation. Key coverings are Bird's Eye Maple with Walnut sharps. FF-f3 and transposing 415/440. Dogleg action coupler with plastic jacks. 2 x 8', 1 x 4', buff stop on lower. The apron stand is from another instrument and shows signs of wear. Comes with 6 additional legs that screw directly into the bottom as an alternative to the apron stand. Music desk, padded cover, spare strings and regulating tools included.
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