CBH Harpsichord triage

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Carey Beebe diagnozing and rectifying an Institutional harpsichord in limited time.

Limited time was available for onsite diagnosis and rectification of the main problems being experienced on a 2004 Zuckermann 63-note French Double Harpsichord, delivered new to the other side of the world.

The following work was carried out, leaving the instrument fully playable:
• Replace twenty odd strings which had incorrect material, poor loops and/or inadequate tuning pin windings
• Remove upper keyboard, ease balance mortise holes, repunch mortises
• Check & adjust key tilt, level & spacing of both keyboards
• Replace RHBWS lower guide screws with FHSWS to remove knocking hazard with upper manual keys
• Remove back 8´ jacks & extract back 8´ register, plane thinner to reduce stoplever interference
• Adjust register positions
• Tighten stoplever and buff batten fulcrum screws
• Quick check voicing & regulation
• Lower action in case
• Adjust dampers
• Fit cloth to bass jackrail housing, adjust fit of jackrail treble end to suit
• Dust soundboard & wrestplank areas

Zuckermann French Double Harpsichord 2004
Institutional ownership, Taiwan

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[hpschdnu]

@Tenifus Building and maintaining are two different things. It's very different working in the field compared to the comforts of a well-equipped workshop. Not all harpsichord makers are good technicians or tuners, and likewise vice versa. I'm still learning! Find a good maker and teacher and don't let go.

[Tenifus]

This looks very complex. Where does one learn to build and maintain harpsichords?

[hpschdnu]

@Inigobalboa That's very kind, thank you. Don't fear: I'll grab the camera when necessary.

[Inigobalboa]

I love your videos. I wush they ca,e out more often! But I guess you are very busy with your job already!