Hi all,

Does anyone know the original temperament of the Hubert 1784 clavichord?

The data sheet provided with the plans indicate
1). 3-octave span 470 ½

2) Scalings:

    String Length

f3    85.5
c3    121
f2     187
c2     254
f 1     378
c1     504
f      712.5
c     871.5
F     1020
C    1097

      Short scalings of this clavichord indicate that it should be tuned to
R +2 a tone above the more common clavichords which have a c2 scaling of
about 285-290mm.

I am not sure exactly what the R+2 means. I am currently reading Peter
Bavington’s Clavichord Tuning and Maintenance book.

I have just finished making the open, over-wound strings and installed
them. I am just about ready to hammer in the tangents. So I guess now is
the time to think about temperament. I don’t really have much preference at
this time since it is my first instrument.

Any suggestions would be welcomed,

regards,

Phil

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