The Harpsichord Owner's Guide: A Manual for Buyers and Owners

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Summary: A comprehensive, well written reference
Review: I used this book as the main source of advice (along with the help of a professional) when I rebuilt a partially completed harpsichord. I was able to succesfully perform repairs, restring, install new set of jacks, regulate, adjust stagger, and voice a Flemish single. Every time I ran into a problem I was able to find it addressed in the book in very clear terms. I would recommend this book to any harpsichord owner who does his or her own repairs and regulation.

Rating:
Summary: A comprehensive, well written reference
Review: I used this book as the main source of advice (along with the help of a professional) when I rebuilt a partially completed harpsichord. I was able to succesfully perform repairs, restring, install new set of jacks, regulate, adjust stagger, and voice a Flemish single. Every time I ran into a problem I was able to find it addressed in the book in very clear terms. I would recommend this book to any harpsichord owner who does his or her own repairs and regulation.

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Summary: This is the ultimate book for harpsichord owners
Review: I've bought a few books over the past few weeks on the subject but each of the other books only touched briefly on how a harpsichord works. This book has it all. There were ample illustrations and an excellent description of each part and what it does. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the working of a harpsichord or considering building/purchasing one.

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Summary: Wish I Had This Book Long Ago
Review: Many years ago a brother and I built a harpsichord from a kit. If we would have had this book, it sure would have made it easier. It is clear and concise, packed with information any harpsichord owner or someone contemplating a harpsichord purchase should have.

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Summary: Wish I Had This Book Long Ago
Review: Many years ago a brother and I built a harpsichord from a kit. If we would have had this book, it sure would have made it easier. It is clear and concise, packed with information any harpsichord owner or someone contemplating a harpsichord purchase should have.