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ITALIAN HARPSICHORD by JOHN PERKINS & ALAN GOTTO (Norwich, 1979) FOR SALE

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 for further details. Phone: 01273 600553).

 
     
     
  ITALIAN HARPSICHORD FOR SALE

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 for further information.

Mobile: 07966 512332 Tel: 0208 523 4663

 
     
     
 
French double manual harpsichord (1993) by Anthony Gale, after Blanchet 1733
FF-f''', shove coupler, three-way transposer (392/415/440)
2 x 8', 1 x 4', buff (can be set up for front or rear 8')
Swainson wooden jacks, Rose brass and iron wire, Dave Law flat head pins
Table-type stand with 6 tapered legs
Deep blue exterior with extensive gold leaf on stand top and legs
Red interior with gold leaf banding to main lid sections and mouldings in the key-well
Fitted heavy-duty cover by Samantha Worthington
Extensively serviced, set up, and transposer added by Andrew Wooderson in 2008
Re-voiced in white delrin by Edmund Pickering in 2008
Main body dimensions: 239cm length x 93cm width - stand extends a further 6cm approx
Used for a number of CD recordings and concerts at Wigmore Hall - works well for continuo as well as solo repertoire
Good tuning stability
Would suit serious student or amateur, or a professional player
£9,750 ono
Tel Robin on 07941 232 555 or
Currently located on Surrey/Sussex border near Horsham and Dorking

 
     
     
 
Flemish Single Manual Harpsichord by Johannes Secker, Whitby 2007,
based on Andreas Ruckers, 1640/48.
 
GG - d3 (56 notes), 1 x 8ft plus 1 x 4ft (can be transposed to A440Hz), with buff (harp) stop, wooden jacks (Swainson), Swiss white spruce sound board,
bone naturals, fumed oak sharps, handsomely painted soundboard, painted case with gold leaf bands, traditional hinges (David Law), turned stand
with matching bench.  Exceptional tone.  This instrument has had some limited professional use but has not had an owner.  Reduced to sell, £9000
 
Contact Johannes Secker on 01947 893 338, or email, info@johannes-secker.co.uk

 
     
  Virginal - John Morley makers no. MO92  on trestle stand. 4 octaves with wooden jacks and delrin plectra.  Compass C-D   c1958.  £2500.  

email  caroline_rudd06@yahoo.co.uk  More photos available.
     
 

Robert Davies 1977 Italian

Reputedly after Hieronymus of Bologno. Recently restrung with brass wire: C - F'''.
Excellent condition, perfect for continuo playing or as first time instrument. Easily removable legs and music desk. £3000

Contact: Charlotte Wilson - charlotte.sparkle@yahoo.co.uk
     
 

Italian harpsichord built by Onno Peper, 1995.

Two 8' registers. Compass: AA – d3. Transposition keyboard. Strung in brass. Case of cypress. Dimensions: outer case: 210 – 85 cm., inner case 200 – 82cm. (real inner/outer). Price: 5.000 euro.

Contact: 0031-162 510655 or jaamvandenboom@wanadoo.nl
     
 

1991 copy by John Sergeant of Vaudry 1691.

Price £6750.00 This instrument is still in the possession of the maker and has been chosen by well known players for performance and recordings. These include Bob van Asperen and David Roblou.
Compass BB/GG short octave - c. Two manuals 2x8' 1x4'
Beautifully painted lid with gilt parchment rose and sumptuously painted soundhole surround. Gold-leafed arabesques at base of dark green case and sits on a stretcher frame with helical carved legs. Comes with a lightweight padded cover and is tuned at A415 (non transposing)

Contact: John Sergeant, 2 Station Hill Cottages, Brampton, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8EE tel. 01502575547
   

 

 
     
     

Harpsichords Wanted...

    Wanted: 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: Ida Sofie Aa. Hansen,
 
     
     
    Looking for a harpsichord, second hand if possible (or almost finished kit), with the following characteristics.

French, >flemisch >(German)
double manual
8´+8´( lute+ 4´ good but not necessary)
transposable.

0041 76 2389498 / catalina.vicens@DAAD-alumni.de
 
     
     
   

WANTED: cheap used spinet/portative organ in not playable/semi playable condition.

Contact: Alex Rosenblatt - alex_rosenblatt@yahoo.com
     
     
   

Wanted: double manual French or Flemish second-hand harpsichord in good condition. Many thanks

Contact: Ben Bayl - benbayl@yahoo.com or 07866631806

     
     
   

I am looking for a cheap spinet in playable condition.

Contact: Anna 0 20 8979 4066 or 0 79 638 188 23

     
     
   

Wanted. Zuckermann kit harpsichord or virginals for repair. Any condition considered. South-west England.

Contact: Peter Barnes - barnesbarndance@ukonline.co.uk

     
     
   

WANTED Double-Manual Harpsichord. Franco-Flemish preferred. An Alan Gotto would be wonderful!

Contact: Gary Sieling - garysieling2008@hotmail.com
     
     
     
   

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