HARPSICHORDS AVAILABLE FOR SALE

UPDATED JULY 3, 2026



TABLE-TOP LAUTENWERK - SOLD

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


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17th CENTURY GERMAN SINGLE MANUAL HARPSICHORD - $25,000.00

This is the very first metal-strung harpsichord with one rank of jacks to pluck 2 choirs of strings, strung in brass, rich resonant sound with a silvery sparkle, 2 x 8', 71" long, 33" wide, 9" deep, AA-d3 (54 notes, BB can be tuned to GG), 6.25 octave span, transposing: A392/415/440, parchment rose, music rack, lid, German style stand with 3 turnings and bottom apron, fabric cover. Photos and audio clips will be added in September.

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