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For Sale:
Splendid double-manual harpsichord by Peter Bavington
Based on a Taskin/Goermans instrument, beautifully made in 1997. Size 2365mm x 935mm. 2 x 8ft stops; 1 x 4 ft stop + buff stop. Shove coupler. Compass: FF-g3. Keyboard can slide to provide A = 440Hz, A = 415Hz, or A = 392Hz. The case, stand and folding music desk are painted in dark green with bands of gold leaf. Sound board delightfully decorated by Mary Mobbs. Above all, the sound is fantastic and it is a joy to play!
Price: £18,500
Enquiries to: janbarley@ myguide.net
Beautiful Double Manual Harpsichord by John Rawson, London 1976
For Sale - beautiful double-manual harpsichord made by John Rawson, London 1976 (after Pascal Taskin, France 1769). Fully overhauled less than two years ago including new strings, plethora and re-regulation. An elegant instrument with gorgeous tone, currently in a chateau in midi-pyrenées, France. Price € 8500.
Contact Tim Keegan or +44-7802-645222
ZUCKERMANN ITALIAN SINGLE MANUAL HARPSICHORD
There are two 8 ft stops and a buff. The instrument is in excellent condition, and was professionally built in the mid 1970s. The compass is BB to f. The 'white' notes are made out of pear wood. The case is coloured turquoise, and has pretty turned legs. The harpsichord comes with a turquoise standard lamp. Two years ago the instrument was valued at £1,500.
It was previously owned by the famous mezzo soprano, Laura Sarti, and has been used for recitals throughout Wiltshire.
£1,200
Owner: Andrew Hutchison,
Great Bedwyn
Marlborough
Wiltshire
Tel: 01672 870970
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ITALIAN HARPSICHORD by JOHN PERKINS & ALAN GOTTO (Norwich, 1979)
Single manual harpsichord in very good condition. A440Hz. (Hasn't been played for about 18 months).
Really nice sound. Ideal for continuo or solo playing.
Price includes quilted transporting case (made for this instrument).
The instrument is in Brighton. You are very welcome to come and play it. (Come for a day out by the sea!)
Price: £3,750 o.n.o.
Please contact Simeon Elliott for further details. Phone: 01273 600553
ITALIAN HARPSICHORD by DARRYL MARTIN
Single manual harpsichord in very good condition. Deep red exterior with marbling details. Very attractive sound, ideal for continuo or solo use. C-e compass Specification: (2x8') transposing A415/A440Hz.
Built by Darryl Martin in Edinburgh in 1991, modelled on Gregori instrument of c.1736. Purpose built Savage and Hoy quilted transporting case available with instrument. Instrument currently in Walthamstow, available to play. Guide price £4,000.
Please contact Liz Boyle for further information.
Mobile: 07966 512332 Tel: 0208 523 4663
Virginal - John Morley makers no. MO92 on trestle stand
4 octaves with wooden jacks and delrin plectra. Compass C-D c1958.
£2500
email More photos available.
Wanted:
Harpsichord or spinet
I am looking for a cheap (€0-4000) spinet or preferably harpsichord with at least 4 1/2 octaves in playable condition. Must be able to ship to Norway.
contact: email Ida Sofie Aa. Hansen
Harpsichord
Looking for a harpsichord, second hand if possible (or almost finished kit), with the following characteristics.
French > Flemish > (German)
double manual
8'+8'(lute + 4' good but not necessary)
transposable
0041 76 2389498 /
Double manual French or Flemish
Double manual French or Flemish second-hand harpsichord in good condition. Many thanks
Contact: Ben Bayl - or 07866631806
Spinet
I am looking for a cheap spinet in playable condition.
Contact: Anna 0 20 8979 4066 or 0 79 638 188 23
Zuckermann harpsichord or virginals
Zuckermann kit harpsichord or virginals for repair. Any condition considered. South-west England.
Contact: Peter Barnes -
Double manual harpsichord
Double-Manual Harpsichord. Franco-Flemish preferred. An Alan Gotto would be wonderful!
Contact: Gary Sieling -
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