The Harpsichord Shop
INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE
Listings updated November 14, 2021
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We are always looking for good instruments to purchase or consign. Contact us HERE.

*NEW* ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU...

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Put this under the tree, Santa Baby. Zuckermann Flemish double manual harpsichord by Thomas Cuil, 1990, rebuilt and revoiced by The Harpsichord Shop, 2021. 8', 8', 4', buff; 56 notes, GG-d''', transposing 415/440. Sensitively voiced with great balance and contrast between the manuals, with a gentle and shimmery 4'. Beautiful marbling on the case. Four-piece stand comes apart for easy transport. WATCH VIDEO HERE. Asking $12,900.

SOLD - CAPTAIN VERSATILITY

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French single manual harpsichord by Dale Munschy, 2008. 2 x 8', with incredibly sweet buff stop. 61 keys, FF-f''', transposing 392/415/440. Revoiced in 2020 by The Harpsichord Shop. 5' 4" spine length and detachable 4-piece stand makes for an exceptionally versatile and easy-to-transport instrument with lots of personality - from the sensitivity required for intimate chamber music to the incisiveness necessary for larger ensembles. WATCH VIDEO HERE. Asking $5,900.

*NEW* WHO ARE YOU CALLING LITTLE?

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Ottavino spinet by Wasson, ca. 1965. 49 keys, c-c'''', at 4' pitch. A=440, non transposing. Restrung in iron and brass, original leather plectra replaced with delrin. Gorgeous wooden keys, with sweet and gentle voicing throughout. A perfect instrument for small apartments, travel, or accompanying your favorite sopranino recorder player. Weighs approx. 30 lbs. Stand detaches and comes apart for easy transport. WATCH VIDEO HERE. Asking $2,500.

SOLD - SANTA MONICA SUNRISE

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A real beauty we picked up in LA. Zuckermann Flemish double manual harpsichord, 1986, rebuilt and revoiced by The Harpsichord Shop, 2021. 8', 8', 4', buff; 56 notes, GG-d''', transposing 415/440. A beautiful instrument with rich and contrasting sound colors at a great price. Four-piece stand comes apart for easy transport. Hand-lettered lid motto available at extra cost. WATCH VIDEO HERE. Asking $10,900.

SOLD - STUNNING NATURAL BEAUTY

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Zuckermann Flemish double manual harpsichord by Robert and Richard Swartz, 1998. 8', 8', 4', buff; 56 notes, GG-d''', transposing 415/440. Stunning natural case in English sycamore and tiger maple. A truly gorgeous and carefully-built instrument with a full, resonant, but not strident tone suitable for a wide variety of repertoire. Pearwood jacks, requilled and revoiced by The Harpsichord Shop. Four-piece stand comes apart for easy transport. WATCH VIDEO HERE. Asking $13,900.

SOLD - QUARANTINE QUOMPANION

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Built from the popular Zuckermann design by Dr. Edward Kottick, this instrument is NOT just another kit. Superior craftsmanship and many elegant custom features make this a perfect addition to your apartment or an ideal portable instrument. 52 notes, BB-d''', at A=440. Warm, mellow sound with an exceptionally clear bass. Currently being requilled and revoiced by The Harpsichord Shop. Three-piece stand comes apart for easy transport. WATCH VIDEO HERE Asking $4,900

SOLD - TIMELESS BEAUTY AND SENSITIVITY

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Small unfretted clavichord by Thomas Goff and Joseph Cobby, 1948. A stunning instrument in excellent conditon by pioneering British builders, with a sweet, delicate sound and long sustain. CC-d''', double strung, with ebony and ivory reverse keyboard and listing board. Gorgeous burled case veneer with lovely inlays. This is a sister instrument to the ones owned by Joan Benson and Rudolf Nureyev.  WATCH VIDEO HERE. Asking $6,900.

SOLD - FIRST CLASS FRANCO-FLEMISH

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Zuckermann 'Concert V' Franco-Flemish single manual harpsichord by Owen Daly, 1979. 8', 8', 4', buff. 60 keys, GG-F#''', transposes 415-440. Gorgeous keyboard with bone naturals and cherry sharps; new Flemish papers add to the elegance. Three choirs of strings make for a broad palette of colors and a bold, robust sound. This is a rare early build from one of America's most respected harpsichord makers. Comes with 4-piece stand for easy transport. WATCH VIDEO HERE. Price reduced to $7,400.

SOLD - A CLASSIC IN OUR TIME

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French double manual harpsichord by William Dowd, Boston 1972. 8', 8', 4', buff. 63 keys, FF-g''', at A=440. Quilled in Delrin. Reverse keyboard, stunning natural wood finish. A fine instrument in excellent condition from one of the most important pioneers of American harpsichord building. Comes with 4-piece custom trestle stand. WATCH VIDEO HERE.

Asking $15,900.

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