Christian Gottlob Hubert (1714-1793) is today regarded as one of the great clavichord builders of the 18-century. Like almost all German keyboard instrument makers of his time, he was primarily an organ builder who also made harpsichords, fortepianos, and clavichords. None of his harpsichords have survived, and only one organ and two pianos, but 18 of his clavichords have endured the ravages of time. Of these, the best-known, perhaps the best-sounding, and the most-often copied, is the 1784 instrument now in the Russell Collection in Edinburgh, Scotland. Many builders have made copies of the 1784 clavichord, and we are delighted to be able to offer this outstanding clavichord in kit form. With its free, resonant, robust, singing sound, this instrument is quite close to the 1784 clavichord.

Specifications:

Range: 54 notes. C-f’’’, A415 or A440, double-strung, primarily double-fretted

Dimensions: approx. 51” x 14” x 5”

Weight: approx. 48 pounds

Action: reverse keyboard with blackwood naturals and bone-capped sharps; spruce soundboard.

Casework: Prime American cherry

Construction manual in English with photographs; full-size Mylar drawing

***PLEASE NOTE: Upon checkout, you will have the option to pay in full or place a 25% deposit on your kit. To place a deposit, use code “DEPOSIT” at checkout. Once your kit is ready to ship, we will send you a separate PayPal invoice for the remaining balance. By using this code you agree to pay the remaining balance in full.

Stage 1 - Flat parts ready to assemble; Prime American cherry case parts including single-panel lid, music desk, spruce soundboard, and reverse keyboard of blackwood naturals and bone slipped sharps: $3400

Stage 3 - Case assembled and soundboard installed - of prime American cherry including single- panel lid, music desk, spruce soundboard installed, Reverse keyboard of blackwood naturals and bone slipped sharps, 4 screw-in legs with mounting hardware: $8392

Finished Instrument - Playing Hubert Clavichord with natural oil finish and 4 screw-in legs: $9950

Options (prices apply only when ordered with instrument; please email):

Screw-in tapered legs (4) with mounting hardware: $550

Table stand in Queen Anne style made of American Cherry: $2000

Multi-panel lid (copy of original antique clavichord): $2495

Brown padded cover: $725