Hubert Fretted Clavichord Kit
Christian Gottlob Hubert (1714-1793) is today regarded as one of the great clavichord builders of the 18-century. Like almost all German keyboard instrument makers of his time, he was primarily an organ builder who also made harpsichords, fortepianos, and clavichords. None of his harpsichords have survived, and only one organ and two pianos, but 18 of his clavichords have endured the ravages of time. Of these, the best-known, perhaps the best-sounding, and the most-often copied, is the 1784 instrument now in the Russell Collection in Edinburgh, Scotland. Many builders have made copies of the 1784 clavichord, and we are delighted to be able to offer this outstanding clavichord in kit form. With its free, resonant, robust, singing sound, this instrument is quite close to the 1784 clavichord.
Specifications:
Range: 54 notes. C-f’’’, A415 or A440, double-strung, primarily double-fretted
Dimensions: approx. 51” x 14” x 5”
Weight: approx. 48 pounds
Action: reverse keyboard with blackwood naturals and bone-capped sharps; spruce soundboard.
Casework: Prime American cherry
Construction manual in English with photographs; full-size Mylar 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 single-panel lid, music desk, spruce soundboard, and reverse keyboard of blackwood naturals and bone slipped sharps: $3400
Stage 3 - Case assembled and soundboard installed - of prime American cherry including single- panel lid, music desk, spruce soundboard installed, Reverse keyboard of blackwood naturals and bone slipped sharps, 4 screw-in legs with mounting hardware: $8392
Finished Instrument - Playing Hubert Clavichord with natural oil finish and 4 screw-in legs: $9950
Options (prices apply only when ordered with instrument; please email):
Screw-in tapered legs (4) with mounting hardware: $550
Table stand in Queen Anne style made of American Cherry: $2000
Multi-panel lid (copy of original antique clavichord): $2495
Brown padded cover: $725
Christian Gottlob Hubert (1714-1793) is today regarded as one of the great clavichord builders of the 18-century. Like almost all German keyboard instrument makers of his time, he was primarily an organ builder who also made harpsichords, fortepianos, and clavichords. None of his harpsichords have survived, and only one organ and two pianos, but 18 of his clavichords have endured the ravages of time. Of these, the best-known, perhaps the best-sounding, and the most-often copied, is the 1784 instrument now in the Russell Collection in Edinburgh, Scotland. Many builders have made copies of the 1784 clavichord, and we are delighted to be able to offer this outstanding clavichord in kit form. With its free, resonant, robust, singing sound, this instrument is quite close to the 1784 clavichord.
Specifications:
Range: 54 notes. C-f’’’, A415 or A440, double-strung, primarily double-fretted
Dimensions: approx. 51” x 14” x 5”
Weight: approx. 48 pounds
Action: reverse keyboard with blackwood naturals and bone-capped sharps; spruce soundboard.
Casework: Prime American cherry
Construction manual in English with photographs; full-size Mylar 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 single-panel lid, music desk, spruce soundboard, and reverse keyboard of blackwood naturals and bone slipped sharps: $3400
Stage 3 - Case assembled and soundboard installed - of prime American cherry including single- panel lid, music desk, spruce soundboard installed, Reverse keyboard of blackwood naturals and bone slipped sharps, 4 screw-in legs with mounting hardware: $8392
Finished Instrument - Playing Hubert Clavichord with natural oil finish and 4 screw-in legs: $9950
Options (prices apply only when ordered with instrument; please email):
Screw-in tapered legs (4) with mounting hardware: $550
Table stand in Queen Anne style made of American Cherry: $2000
Multi-panel lid (copy of original antique clavichord): $2495
Brown padded cover: $725
Christian Gottlob Hubert (1714-1793) is today regarded as one of the great clavichord builders of the 18-century. Like almost all German keyboard instrument makers of his time, he was primarily an organ builder who also made harpsichords, fortepianos, and clavichords. None of his harpsichords have survived, and only one organ and two pianos, but 18 of his clavichords have endured the ravages of time. Of these, the best-known, perhaps the best-sounding, and the most-often copied, is the 1784 instrument now in the Russell Collection in Edinburgh, Scotland. Many builders have made copies of the 1784 clavichord, and we are delighted to be able to offer this outstanding clavichord in kit form. With its free, resonant, robust, singing sound, this instrument is quite close to the 1784 clavichord.
Specifications:
Range: 54 notes. C-f’’’, A415 or A440, double-strung, primarily double-fretted
Dimensions: approx. 51” x 14” x 5”
Weight: approx. 48 pounds
Action: reverse keyboard with blackwood naturals and bone-capped sharps; spruce soundboard.
Casework: Prime American cherry
Construction manual in English with photographs; full-size Mylar 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 single-panel lid, music desk, spruce soundboard, and reverse keyboard of blackwood naturals and bone slipped sharps: $3400
Stage 3 - Case assembled and soundboard installed - of prime American cherry including single- panel lid, music desk, spruce soundboard installed, Reverse keyboard of blackwood naturals and bone slipped sharps, 4 screw-in legs with mounting hardware: $8392
Finished Instrument - Playing Hubert Clavichord with natural oil finish and 4 screw-in legs: $9950
Options (prices apply only when ordered with instrument; please email):
Screw-in tapered legs (4) with mounting hardware: $550
Table stand in Queen Anne style made of American Cherry: $2000
Multi-panel lid (copy of original antique clavichord): $2495
Brown padded cover: $725
Specifications
Range 54 notes: C-f''', A415 or A440, double-strung.
Dimensions: length 51"; width 14"; depth of case 5"
Weight app. 48 lbs.
Action: boxwood naturals with fruitwood sharps; spruce soundboard
Casework: natural cherry case, table, and legs
Instruction manual in English with photographs; full-size mylar drawing.