SOLD!
William Dowd French double harpsichord, 1970, after the 1770 harpsichord
by Pascal Taskin at Yale University
FF – g’’’, 8’, 8’ 4’, lower 8’ buff stop, gorgeous lower 8’ peau de buffle stop that can be used alone or together with the buff stop
Soundboard + pin block painting; adjustable matching chair; cover
A medium green case color similar to the 1769 Taskin harpsichord in the Russell Collection
Extensive recent work by Paul Irvin: all 4’ plectra replaced and voiced; many 8’ plectra replaced; all older plectra reshaped; plucking order regulated; dampers reshaped and regulated
The instrument is in excellent condition structurally, mechanically, musically, and cosmetically.
$24,000
offered by C. David Harris (Portland): dh1376@comcast.net