Large Double manual harpsichord after JD Dulcken 1745

Ready for delivery in January 2026 is this spectacular double manual instrument after the JD Dulcken in the Smithsonian. With four ranks of jacks the instrument is disposed Lute plus 8' on the upper manual, 4'+8" on the lower, with a buff stop also available on the lower 8'. The manuals are coupled with a traditional shove coupler - the upper manual slides in to couple the manuals, out to disengage. Coupled, the player has both 8's and the 4' available on the lower manual, and a single 8' on the upper. Uncoupled the the back 8' and 4' are available on the lower manual and either the 8' or lute stop available on the upper. The soundboard is painted in reproduction of the original instrument with a sea of flowers and a gilded rose. The keywell and case interior above the soundboard is gold leafed. The stop levers are operated through levers on the nameboard. The whole instrument sits on an elaborate gold leaf Louis XVI style with seven turned and fluted legs.

Now in the final stages of voicing, the instrument is available for inspection at my studio. Price is available on request

1976 Zuckerman Flemish V

This meticulously made kit instrument is in great shape and has been recently serviced by me. Disposed 8+4 plus buff with a compass of GG/BB-d''' and pitched A415Hz it sits on a turned stand and is tastefully and professionally decorated. Located in Melbourne and offered for sale at $6,000. Contact me for further details.

Zuckermann Flemish single V, 1976

Single manual after Ruckers, Douglas Brooke, 2006

Currently on the bench and nearing the end of a refurbishment is my 2006 Flemish single after Ruckers. Disposed 8'+4' with buff the instrument has a compass of GG,AA to c''' and is transposable A415 to A440Hz. An all Australian instrument the case is Queensland hoop pine and the soundboard is Tasmanian celery top pine. The remaining work is to close off the keywell, touch up exterior paintwork and complete revoicing and keyboard regulation. The tone is bold and reedy in the tenor and the treble has a wonderful bell like brightness. Once completed the instrument will sit on a simple mahogony trestle stand and be sold with a music desk. Available from my studio and priced at $11,000

SOLD : Double fretted Clavichord by KMB, 1980

"KMB" as far as I can ascertain was a secondary school maths teacher in Adelaide who built this under instruction from well known South Australian harpsichord maker Richard Schaumloffel. This instrument is double fretted (adjacent keys share the same string), double strung (each key has two string) and has a compass C-f'''. The case is in Japanese Oak, the keyboard has boxwood naturals and rosewood slipped sharp tops and the instrument has a panelled lid. The instrument is brass strung throughout and the bass strings are not overwound. Recently reburbished, it's offered for sale without a stand for $7,500

This concert quality 1999 French Double after Henri Hemsch sits on a Louis XVI style table stand gilded in 23K gold. Disposed 2x8'+4 with buff, it's FF-g''' compass is transposable A415/A440 Hz. Wooden jacks are quilled in delrin. The instrument's manuals couple with a shove coupler on the upper manual. The outer case, propstick and lid is lacquered with mother of pearl inlay bands bordered with 23K gold leaf. The keyboards are ebony and bone.

The instrument is well travelled and does show some minor scuffs to the paintwork and the lacquer has cracked in parts, giving the instrument an antique patina.

The action is recently overhauled and has been revoiced throughout. The tone is majestically French with a booming bass and a shimmering haze of sound across the compass.

Offered for sale at $32,000

Large Double manual harpsichord after JD Dulcken 1745

1976 Zuckerman Flemish V

Zuckermann Flemish single V, 1976

Single manual after Ruckers, Douglas Brooke, 2006

1999 French Double after Hemsch - SOLD

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