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William Dowd French Double Transposing Harpsichord Opus 81
Estimated price for orientation: 22 500 $
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French double by William Dowd , Opus 81, 1965. FF - f''', transposing 415/440. 8', 8', 4', buff. Built by the Dean of American harpsichord building. It is a French style instrument (Taskin) in a handsome case with English style brass hardware, reverse keyboards of ebony and ivory with arcaded keyfronts, on a trestle stand. It was upgraded with new registers and jacks by the Dowd shop in 1978. (See photos) The music rack is not included. It is in fine playing condition. No cracks in the soundboard. Includes a custom padded cover. Complete rebuild by HCH in 2016. A fine example from a preeminent American builder. Located in Yonkers, NY. Can deliver to Boston area. $22,500 You may also contact me with offers.
Description
French double by William Dowd , Opus 81, 1965. FF - f''', transposing 415/440. 8', 8', 4', buff. Built by the Dean of American harpsichord building. It is a French style instrument (Taskin) in a handsome case with English style brass hardware, reverse keyboards of ebony and ivory with arcaded keyfronts, on a trestle stand. It was upgraded with new registers and jacks by the Dowd shop in 1978. (See photos) The music rack is not included. It is in fine playing condition. No cracks in the soundboard. Includes a custom padded cover. Complete rebuild by HCH in 2016. A fine example from a preeminent American builder. Located in Yonkers, NY. Can deliver to Boston area. $22,500 You may also contact me with offers.