Used Instruments For Sale

Harpsichord by Peter Barnes, Bath

We are pleased to offer for sale this fine John Storrs Flemish harpsichord made by Peter Barnes in Bath.

This transposing single manual harpsichord has a compass of 58 notes (GG - e³) with 2 × 8′ & 1 × 4′ registers and a buff stop. The case is marbled, decorated internally with Flemish papers, and sits on a turned trestle stand. The keyboard has ebony naturals and ebony sharps with bone tops, the decorated soundboard is in spruce and bears a rose. The jacks are in wood with delrin plectra.

This harpsichord transposes a¹ = 392 ⁄ 415 ⁄ 440.
Dimensions: 81 × 33¾ × 9½″ (2055 × 855 × 240mm) approx.

This instrument has been restrung and regulated in our workshops, and is available to play and inspect by appointment.

Price on application.