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  • 1.  harpsichord regulation manual

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 11-13-2022 01:12
    I’m looking for any recommendation if anyone has, for a good manual on harpsichord regulation and voicing. Harpsichords seem to be falling my way, and I am finding it more interesting to learn about them than coming up with excuses of why I don’t work on them.

    Joe Wiencek
    NYC


  • 2.  RE: harpsichord regulation manual

    Posted 11-13-2022 06:50
    The Harpsichord Owners Guide by Ed Kottick
    Also consider joining some Facebook harpsichord groups.

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    Ed Sutton
    ed440@me.com
    (980) 254-7413
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  • 3.  RE: harpsichord regulation manual

    Posted 11-13-2022 09:57
    Fred Sturm sent me some materials he had developed that I consider invaluable. I encourage you to contact him.

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    Floyd Gadd RPT
    Regina SK
    (306) 502-9103
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  • 4.  RE: harpsichord regulation manual

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 11-13-2022 13:04
    I appreciate the advice, Floyd. 

    Joe





  • 5.  RE: harpsichord regulation manual

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 11-13-2022 13:03
    Thanks for that book title, Ed.

    Joe





  • 6.  RE: harpsichord regulation manual

    Posted 11-13-2022 21:40
    An unusual source is the Facebook group "Revival Harpsichords."
    These folks collect and repair English and German harpsichords of non-historic 20th century design, and can offer advice and experience that can't generally be found anywhere else. They love their Sperrhakes and Sabathils.
    Be nice to them and they will be very helpful.

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    Ed Sutton
    ed440@me.com
    (980) 254-7413
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