Harpsichord For Sale
SABATHIL & SON FRENCH DOUBLE HARPSICHORD
The Sabathil & Son French Double harpsichord for sale 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 for sale is a unique instrument which unites a historical basis with modern reliability and outstanding sound quality.
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
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Sabathil & Son French Double Harpsichord
Professional recording of a Sabathil & Son double manual harpsichord
We hope you enjoy it!
In order, the pieces in the video are:
J.S. Bach: Gavotte from 5th French Suite
Pietro Domenico Paradies: Toccata in A Major
Louis-Claude Daquin: Le Coucou (The Cuckoo)
Giuseppe Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata in A Major (L.345)
***Pieces remastered by Fred Herfst at WhitewaveStudio, Victoria BC:
http://sites.google.com/site/whitewavestudio/
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The Sabathil & Son French Double On YouTube
More photos of the Sabathil French Double Harpsichord
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The Significance of a Metal Frame
Sabathil & Son is the only existing harpsichord maker in the world using a metal frame in the design of our instruments.
Why might this be important to you when purchasing a harpsichord or clavichord?
Two reasons: sound and stability.
The reality is that wood-framed instruments are not able to adequately hold the tension produced by the strings. Frequent tuning is required, and warping is common over time, compromising the instrument's sound and performance.
Our aluminum frame, however, absorbs and contains the string tension, enriching the sound of the instrument and keeping it stable so that in most cases, only occasional tuning is required.
In fact, the special aluminum we use for our frames is so resonant that it is also used for hand bells, tone bars and tuning forks.
The result?
Exceptional resonance and minimal maintenance, the hallmarks of Sabathil harpsichords and clavichords the world over.
For more on our unique design philosophy, visit our new website at:
Sabathil & Son.
Harpsichord For Sale - Featured Testimonials
Praise For The Sabathil & Son French Double Harpsichord
"We got the Harpsichord on 6-6-07...it took four of us to carry it into the house.
Mary-Jo was so emotional that she couldn't even talk.
It is just beautiful!!! Is the wood walnut?
And the sound is something out of this world.
Mahalo!!!"
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From Mr. Drew G., Brea, California, USA:
"After six days of anxious waiting after speaking with you, the harpsichord finally arrived in perfect condition yesterday.
It is without a doubt the most gorgeous harpsichord I have ever seen or heard, bar none.
I would have called to thank you personally, but I have a tendency to talk a little too long for my budget.
It was so kind of you to put the gold banding on it for me - as well as my name on that gorgeous soundboard. That meant a lot to me."
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Additional testimonials available upon request.
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- Responding to email inquiries from New York, Baltimore, and Malaga, Spain
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- @josephinechang You're welcome! Yes, lower & upper 8' are same pitch, diff sound quality. Enjoy your transposition challenge! :-)
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- @josephinechang : lower 8'=normal pitch/warm (+lute stop), 4'=1 ottava sopra/brilliant, upper 8'=normal pitch/nasal (+lute stop)
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- @josephinechang sorry for later reply re: your question "8'=all'ottava, 4'=ottava sopra, 16' ottava sotto ???" answer is...
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- Congratulations to Steve in Baltimore, who's wanted a harpsichord for many years, on his order of a French Double harpsichord!
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How To Contact Sabathil & Son:
We are located near Vancouver, Canada, the sourceof the finest musical tone woods in the world!
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NOTE: Due to the volume of email inquiries we receive, please allow 2-3 business days for us to reply. We will get back to you with a personal and detailed response as fast as our fingers can type!
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For instrument PRICING or general questions, email Barb at:
sabathil.and.son@gmail.com
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To order PARTS or request a VALUATION for your Sabathil instrument, email Sigurd and Monica at:
musical-1@shaw.ca
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You may also phone, fax or send "snail mail" to:
S. Sabathil & Son Ltd
Box Q-39
Bowen Island, BC
V0N 1G0
Canada
Phone/Fax: (604)947-0440
Sabathil & Son - Reader Comments & Feedback
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Jamie wrote
Hi there, I've had a look round your site, it's wonderful! The sound of your harpsichords is almost orchestral. Beautiful
Posted June 16, 2009
Barb_Sabathil wrote...
in reply to Sophia Thanks for asking, Sophia! For pricing and shipping information, send me an email at sabathil.and.son@gmail.com and I'll be happy to answer all your questions.
Posted February 27, 2009
Sophia wrote
Your harpsichord sounds so beautiful and is wonderfully played. What is the asking price for it?
Posted February 27, 2009
mark kough wrote
i would really like a harsichord. the sound is amazing. would you please contact me at mark@ketaset.com for information on purchasing one.
thank you!
Posted June 13, 2008
Barb_Sabathil wrote...
Thank you for your kind compliment! The first piece my father is playing is part of a Suite by Matthias Weckmann (1619-1674). There is a recording available on the Wildboar label called, "Seventeenth Century German Harpsichord Music: The Stylus Phantasticus", performed by Edward Parmentier. You can purchase it online here: http://www.musicaloffering.com/wildboar/german_harpsicord.html. Enjoy!
Posted February 13, 2008
Music Lover wrote
Hi, I love your harpsichord! I'm writing to inquire about the first piece your father is playing. I read all the comments, so I learned it's a suite by Weckmann; unfortunately, I can find no web supplier that sells the Wildboar CD. In any case, I'm a pianist and would like to learn the piece, so can you tell me which Suite it's from? Or an opus number? Thanks for your help.
Posted February 13, 2008
DanielleStewart wrote...
What a beautiful sounding and looking instrument. Really like your lens as well. Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted October 12, 2007
Barb_Sabathil wrote...
Thanks for your kind comments, Peter and Carine :-)
Posted September 09, 2007
EcoBuilder wrote...
So beautiful an instrument, and an heirloom for years to come
Posted September 09, 2007
xrayspecs wrote...
Great article, Barb - what an amazing instrument the Harpsichord is, and the craftsmanship by Sabathil
Posted September 07, 2007
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