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Specifications:
 Range:
: 45 notes, 4 octaves , CC/EE-c3 short octave, chromatic from
A, double-fretted from c to c3, non-transposing (currently
tuned to a' = 415 Hz but 440 is also possible)
Disposition:
29 double-strung courses in steel or brass, bottom (short)
octave unfretted (8 courses), the balance is fretted (c/c#,
d, d#/e, f/f#, g/g#, a, a#/b, etc except for final treble
notes a''/a#'', b''/c'''). The tangents are currently
set to give a circulating temperament although the maker claimed
it possible to set for (1/4 comma) meantone, as well.
Decoration:
This fine clavichord is constructed from cherry. It
was originally lightly stained and given an oil finish. The
instrument has no stand (most of the photos were taken with
the instrument set on a player's bench). For such a
simple instrument there are a number of nicely-turned details
that add interest and give delight. There are scrolls
at each end of the bridge. The natural touch plates
are cherry and the sharp blocks and arcaded key fronts are
made from rosewood. Also please notice the lid
fixture for the lid lanyard, and the carved pull
on the tool compartment lid.
Dimensions:
length 43"; width 12 1/4";
depth 5 3/8" (includes lid);
weight 26 lbs in its carrying case
 This
is a delightfully small, VERY portable clavichord. The
action is comfortable and well balanced; the touch at and
past impact is quite well judged. The dip is appropriately
shallow and the keys lie easily under the fingers.
The
case displays the characteristic
twist of age in quite a moderate degree. There is
a crack in the soundboard
that runs from the keywell edge to the bridge. We have
chosen NOT to include its repair in the offering price so
that the prospective buyer may have the choice. The
crack is reported to have appeared after an air trip and the
owners suspect the instrument was not given particularly gentle
treatment at the time. It has been stable for many years
now and clearly does not affect the sound in any negative
way.
The instrument is being offered fully restrung. Accompanying
the instrument the new owner will receive a tuning wrench
capable of fitting in the petite tool compartment, tuning
fork and new wedges as well as a full complement of spare
strings and stringing schedule. Also included is a fine
zippered carrying case
(by Jean Cavallaro) constructed of fleece-lined Nylon duck.
Offering
Price:
(BG-1) Sold
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