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"King of Sweden" Fretted Clavichord Kit
Estimated delivery (as of January 2026): Orders placed now are expected to ship in April 2026, subject to change.
The clavichord is the simplest of all keyboard instruments and the easiest of our instruments to build. For kits the parts are accurately cut and come to you unassembled. You glue them together, then sand and finish the beautiful American cherry wood with a rubbed oil finish. There are holes to drill, strings to apply, and a keyboard to finish; the key covers are already applied, and you glue on the fruitwood sharps. Building your own instrument is a rewarding experience and our “King of Sweden” fretted clavichord is a good place to start. This is an exciting instrument to build and play.
Specifications:
Range: 45 notes, C/E-c’’’, A415 or A440, double-strung, primarily double-fretted
Dimensions: approx. 39” x 12” x 4”
Weight: approx. 20 pounds
Action: maple naturals with cherry sharps; spruce soundboard
Casework: Natural American cherry
Instruction manual in English with photographs; full-size paper drawing
***PLEASE NOTE: Upon checkout, you will have the option to pay in full or place a 25% deposit on your kit. To place a deposit, use code “DEPOSIT” at checkout. Once your kit is ready to ship, we will send you a separate PayPal invoice for the remaining balance. By using this code you agree to pay the remaining balance in full.
Stage 1 - Flat parts ready to assemble - Prime American cherry case parts including paneled lid, music desk, spruce soundboard, and keyboard with maple naturals and cherry sharps. Total: $2329; 25% Deposit: $582.25
Stage 3 - Case completed and soundboard installed - Prime American cherry case assembled with spruce soundboard installed, paneled lid, music desk, and keyboard with maple naturals and cherry sharps. Total: $3665; 25% Deposit: $916.25
Finished playing King of Sweden Clavichord: Total: $6740; 25% Deposit: $1685
Optional (price when ordered with instrument):
Tapered Leg Kit: $534
Carry Bag: $510
***Cancellation & Return Policy***
Only smaller standard-stock items are eligible for return, and only within 14 days of delivery. Returned items must be unopened, unused, and in their original packaging. The customer is responsible for all return shipping costs. Eligible returns are subject to a 30% restocking fee, calculated on the total invoice amount, including shipping, crating, and packaging charges.
Custom projects, including Kits, Finished Instruments, and other custom-manufactured items, are not eligible for return.
Orders for Kits, Finished Instruments, and other custom-manufactured items (collectively referred to as custom projects) that are cancelled after production has commenced are subject to a 40% cancellation fee. A project is considered placed and started upon receipt of a payment ranging from a minimum 25% deposit to full payment. The cancellation fee is calculated on the total invoice amount, including shipping, crating, and packaging charges, as these costs are incurred during order preparation.
Estimated delivery (as of January 2026): Orders placed now are expected to ship in April 2026, subject to change.
The clavichord is the simplest of all keyboard instruments and the easiest of our instruments to build. For kits the parts are accurately cut and come to you unassembled. You glue them together, then sand and finish the beautiful American cherry wood with a rubbed oil finish. There are holes to drill, strings to apply, and a keyboard to finish; the key covers are already applied, and you glue on the fruitwood sharps. Building your own instrument is a rewarding experience and our “King of Sweden” fretted clavichord is a good place to start. This is an exciting instrument to build and play.
Specifications:
Range: 45 notes, C/E-c’’’, A415 or A440, double-strung, primarily double-fretted
Dimensions: approx. 39” x 12” x 4”
Weight: approx. 20 pounds
Action: maple naturals with cherry sharps; spruce soundboard
Casework: Natural American cherry
Instruction manual in English with photographs; full-size paper drawing
***PLEASE NOTE: Upon checkout, you will have the option to pay in full or place a 25% deposit on your kit. To place a deposit, use code “DEPOSIT” at checkout. Once your kit is ready to ship, we will send you a separate PayPal invoice for the remaining balance. By using this code you agree to pay the remaining balance in full.
Stage 1 - Flat parts ready to assemble - Prime American cherry case parts including paneled lid, music desk, spruce soundboard, and keyboard with maple naturals and cherry sharps. Total: $2329; 25% Deposit: $582.25
Stage 3 - Case completed and soundboard installed - Prime American cherry case assembled with spruce soundboard installed, paneled lid, music desk, and keyboard with maple naturals and cherry sharps. Total: $3665; 25% Deposit: $916.25
Finished playing King of Sweden Clavichord: Total: $6740; 25% Deposit: $1685
Optional (price when ordered with instrument):
Tapered Leg Kit: $534
Carry Bag: $510
***Cancellation & Return Policy***
Only smaller standard-stock items are eligible for return, and only within 14 days of delivery. Returned items must be unopened, unused, and in their original packaging. The customer is responsible for all return shipping costs. Eligible returns are subject to a 30% restocking fee, calculated on the total invoice amount, including shipping, crating, and packaging charges.
Custom projects, including Kits, Finished Instruments, and other custom-manufactured items, are not eligible for return.
Orders for Kits, Finished Instruments, and other custom-manufactured items (collectively referred to as custom projects) that are cancelled after production has commenced are subject to a 40% cancellation fee. A project is considered placed and started upon receipt of a payment ranging from a minimum 25% deposit to full payment. The cancellation fee is calculated on the total invoice amount, including shipping, crating, and packaging charges, as these costs are incurred during order preparation.