We have divided our instruments into the following categories according to difficulty of construction:

B

Beginners: All the parts are accurately machined and the joints carefully made. A few pieces may require simple trimming to size.

S

Some Experience: These instruments are a little more complex and there are a few more adjustments to be made. Previous experience at precise work is advantageous.

E

Experienced: The construction is more difficult, and probably not suitable for the first-time builder. Some use of hand tools is expected, and the maker must be able to read and understand a drawing.

P

Professional: The instructions are supplied only in summary form, and to produce the best possible result it is necessary to be familiar with the construction of early keyboard instruments and very comfortable with the use of hand tools.

STANDARD VERSION

1

French Double Harpsichord, 63 notes

V2

E

V3 and V4

2

Ruckers Double Harpsichord, 56+1 notes

V2

E

V3 and V4

3

Ruckers Single Harpsichord, 56+1 notes

V1

S

V2, V3 and V4

4

French Single Harpsichord "Junior", 56+1 notes

V1

B

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5

Neapolitan Harpsichord, 49+1 notes

V1

S

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6

New Italian Virginal, 56+1 notes

V1

B

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7

Spinet, Delin School, 56+1 notes

V1

B

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8

Unfretted Clavichord, 61 notes

V1

S

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9

Fretted Clavichord, 51 notes

V1

B

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