We are selling this beautiful harpsichord for a client that moved out of the country. It was recently finished for them when they were suddenly transferred abroad for work. The Zuckermann Concert Single is our only single-manual harpsichord with a 5-octave range on a single manual GG-g’’’. In its original form—as designed by David J. Way (late owner of Zuckermann)—this harpsichord would have had a three-choir disposition. This instrument, circa 1975, first came to us as an unfinished kit. When we installed the soundboard, we decided to make it a 2 x 8’ with current production jacks and a new, leather buff stop. We also upgraded the stand and music desk to our current designs in white oak. It is pitched at A415 but can be tuned to A440. The newly painted Flemish decoration was done for the client by Tatyana Nivina. This harpsichord is concert-ready and can be tried out on our showroom floor in Stonington.

Specifications:

Disposition: 2x8', buff; stop levers in keywell

Range: 61 notes, GG-g’’’; A415, tuneable to A440.

Dimensions: app. 88" x 36"

Weight: app. 150 lbs.

Action: reverse keyboard with ebony naturals, bone-slipped sharps and pearwood arcades; wooden jacks

Wood: case in basswood; oak wrestplank; Sitka spruce soundboard

Stand: turned oak

Standard features:

Antique style music wire

Decorative rose in the soundboard

Case painting in Flemish style with faux marble

Flemish papers around the inner case, keywell, and lid interior

Adjustable, folding music desk, lid sticks in natural white oak

Price: $15,000