Sabathil & Son Harpsichords

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The Sabathil & Son French Double harpsichord is largely based on the best examples of 18th century French harpsichord making.

While it is not a copy of any particular harpsichord maker's instrument, it incorporates the traditional concept of string scaling, plucking point, and overall design.

In addition to these historical features we have given our French harpsichords the reliability one would expect from a modern instrument: a light, hidden metal frame for tuning stability, delrin jacks and plectra for a light action, and metal jack slides that cannot jam or wear in any climate.

The hand-painted soundboard of specially selected, 300-year-old Canadian Western Red Cedar and the light case produce an outstanding sound quality which surpasses most modern harpsichords and many an old one in consistency.

The bass is sonorous and rich, the tenor full and clear, the treble pure and brilliant to the very last note. The full 63-note keyboard from F to g'" allows the performance of all the old music, without restrictions or exceptions.

This harpsichord is a unique instrument which unites a historical basis with modern reliability and outstanding sound quality.>/p>

63 notes, F to g'", rosewood double keyboard, shifting coupler
Three sets of strings: 8', 8', and 4', 8' and 4' are played on the lower keyboard,
8' nazard on the upper keyboard
Harp stop to both 8' stops
Dimensions: 7'8" long, 3'3" wide, weight 170 lbs net, 300 lbs gross