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#639964 04/19/07 11:12 PM
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I am looking for some information on Harpsicords.Plans and details on constructing them.I have seen Kits sold and have restored many and am now looking to build my own.I would like to hear from anyone who specializes in Harpsicord's to. Any info is appriciated thanks.


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#639965 04/20/07 02:12 AM
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Plans are available from these folks:

http://www.fortepiano.com/plans.htm

Zuckermann Harpsichords (ZHI) has a book available on its website on harpsichord construction.

I think you will easily find several books on harpsichords on line or at your local library.


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#639966 04/22/07 01:01 AM
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Thanks Mike ; I ordered a few books on the construction of harpsicords . I will study them and I hope to build My first one this year.


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#639967 04/24/07 04:41 PM
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Here's another source for kits and parts:
http://www.hubharp.com/

--Cy--


Cy Shuster, RPT
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