Instruments listed below are those I have worked on, or ones I examined at the owner's request, or are listed strictly as a courtesy to the seller without my having seen in them in person.
Instruments I bring to the workshop receive all necessary repairs and regulation to return them to top playing condition. They may show signs of age or wear, but anything that would compromise the harpsichord's musical qualities, mechanical reliability or structural integrity is remedied.
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE:
French harpsichord by Robert L. Wilson, 1977
Harpsichord by Claviers Baroque, 2000
Flemish harpsichord by John Bright, 1970s
Italian virginal from a Zuckermann kit
French double-manual harpsichord by Robert L. Wilson, made in Lambertville, New Jersey, USA. 2x8, 1x4, buff stop, shove coupler. Range FF-f’’’, transposition A415-440. Ebony naturals with white-topped ebony sharps.* White plastic jacks. Trestle stand with turned legs. Wooden soundboard rose and elaborate soundboard painting. Colour scheme is white lid and case interior, aquamarine exterior with gold banding. A padded transport cover and custom dolly are provided to assist with moving the instrument.
The instrument is currently at the owner's house in St. Catharines, ON. I saw it in February 2020 and again in June 2023. It appears to be in overall good shape, needing some regulation of the jacks and plectra to even out the action.
Interested buyers will be connected directly with the owner to discuss purchase.
*White-topped keys have been unofficially assessed as material other than ivory. An official assessment may be sought upon request should the instrument be sold outside of Canada.
"Canadian Single" Italian-inspired single-manual harpsichord by Claviers Baroques in Toronto. 1x8, buff. Range GG/BB-d'''. Dimensions 72"x30". Non-transposing keyboard. Natural wood casework. Natural keys of spalted wood. Folding music desk. Trestle stand that can be dismantled for transport.
The instrument is currently at the owner's house in Toronto, ON. I have not examined it personally, but could do so if a potential buyer were interested.
Interested buyers will be connected directly with the owner to discuss purchase.
Bach WTC Book I c minor Prelude (seller performing) (mp3)
DownloadZuckermann Flemish II single-manual harpsichord built from a kit by John Bright, who was active in southwestern Ontario as a builder of kit instruments. 1x8, 1x4, buff, range GG/BB-d'''. Non-transposing keyboard, but the scaling allows tuning to either A415 or A440 (currently tuned to A415). Walnut-veneered case, lid and music desk. Simple walnut-veneered trestle stand
The instrument is currently at the owner's house in Wellesley, ON. It recently received repairs and regulation in my workshop. Contact me for further details on the work done.
Interested buyers will be connected directly with the owner to discuss purchase.
Italian virginal built from a Zuckermann kit. Date of manufacture is uncertain, but it is at least a few decades old, based on the length of its current ownership.
Range GG/BB-e'''. Iron and brass stringing. Boxwood naturals. Maple casework with an oil finish. Plastic Zuckermann jacks. If I recall correctly, a tuning hammer is inside the corner toolbox.
I have tuned and maintained this instrument for a number of years, visiting several times per year, and have found it to be in overall good condition. As seen in the photos, one keytop needs to be reglued: a very quick repair.
PRICE: $3,000
Interested buyers will be connected directly with the owner to discuss purchase.