Harpsichords, clavichords, spinets and virginals ... closely based on the best extant antiques from the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

The double fretted "King of Sweden" clavichord

The clavichord is a keyboard instrument, whose origins date back to the end of the fourteenth century, about the same time as the birth of the harpsichord.

Our clavichord is closely based on an anonymous instrument that was probably made in Germany in the early or mid seventeenth century. It was reputed to have been in a collection of instruments belonging to the King of Sweden.

We offer this clavichord in parts for those who wish to build their own instrument. It is the easiest of our keyboard instruments to build.

Clavichord flat parts (stage 1) of prime American cherry including paneled lid, music desk, spruce soundboard and keyboard with maple naturals and cherry sharps $1,835

Clavichord case assembled, soundboard installed (stage 3) including paneled lid, music desk, spruce soundboard and keyboard with maple naturals and cherry sharps $3,070

Finished playing instrument (stage 6) $5,890 - [Details]

• Packaging & shipping of instrument for the continental U.S.: $145
• Packaging & shipping of instrument other destinations: please call for quote
• 25% deposit required to reserve parts sets or to begin construction of your instrument.