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HARPSICHORDS FOR SALE AND WANTED

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Morley English harpsichord after Gulliford

Fully reconditioned 2002
Max. length 197cm, Max. width 96cm
No. of keys 61
Date 1975
1x8', 1x4', buffstop and delrin plectra.
Extremely reliable instrument.
In very good condition and working order, having been regularly maintained.
Price £1400
Please phone Steve Barnett on 01766 540245 Slimbridge, Gloucestershire



Single manual Cembalino harpsichord

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Dating from 1988, but in mint condition. Nice tone.
Very portable; comes with hard carrying case and soft cover.
£1800 o.n.o.

Contact or call 07973 306505.







Robert Davies 1977 Italian

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













2 Clavichords & 1 Harpsichord for Sale


1.Clavichord by Michael Thomas, (illustrated) c.1980, AA-f’’’ unfretted. Couple of scratches on lid. £750 Less to a student
2. Clavichord by John Wilson, 1986 after Barthold Fritz, Brunswick 1751. Unfretted FF-a’’’ in mahogany and rosewood, veneered keywell, ebony naturals and ivory capped sharps. Soundboard painted with flowers. Recently renovated and re-strung. £3000
3. Harpsichord for Sale by Il Laboratorio, 1997 after GB Giusti, 1679
2 x 8’, compass AA-f’’’, a’= 415 Hz, transposition downwards and upwards by one semitone. Soundboard in spruce, naturals in box, accidentals inlaid with various woods, painted case with seventeenth-century type floral pattern, carved rose and legs. Beautiful, loud singing tone suitable for most repertoire. £4500
Less to a student or young professional.
Instruments currently located in London.
Contact: 07941 548 149


Harpsichord, single, after Ruckers, made for me by Michael Johnson, year 2000,


2 x 8' + buff
Bone faced naturals, ebony faced sharps, wooden jacks (bristle sprung) with Delrin plectra, undecorated soundboard.
Case exterior ebonised, with matching turned 6-leg stand. Interior blue/green with gilded mouldings and gilded band to lid
Strong quilted travel cover by M.J.included
Immaculate condition - hardly used for last two years. Model is current - see Michael Johnson's website for details + pics. of twin of this instrument
New price for equivalent package now over £11,000 Price for this "as new" example - £6500
Ian L Brown or Tel. 01283 820253







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. Reactions to 0031-162 510655 or











Double Manual copy of 18th Century French Blanchet Harpsichord

This is a double manual for sale, made in the 1970's by Michael Thomas, and is a copy of an 18th Century French Blanchet Harpsichord. The double manual has black and white keys, and has authentic quill plectra. It measures: 0.95m X 2.25m. The harpsichord comes from a caring home, and would make a good student instrument. Available to view in Surbiton, SW London.

(Price is available upon request and is negotiable). Contact Christopher Tysall on 020 7630 5622 or 020 8399 0120.



1991 copy by John Sergeant of Vaudry 1691.

Price £6750.00 This instrument is still in the posession 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)

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



Single manual harpsichord by Colin Booth (2001) after Christian Vater



Disposition 2x8' and buff. With matching oak stool, music desk and padded carrying case. Available to be played near Guildford, Surrey. £7,000. Contact: tel. 07990 581188.








Harpsichords Wanted



WANTED: cheap used spinet/portative organ in not playable/semi playable condition. Wanted: double manual French or Flemish second hand harpsichord in good condition. Many thanks. 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.


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


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