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Hi Dongsok!

Sorry for neglecting to mention where I was. I am in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania (USA). I wouldn't know how to differentiate a good harpsichord
from a bad one.

Regards,
Zach




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> It would help to know where you are in the world for starters. If you are
> in the U.S.A., then Harpsichord Clearing House is the obvious starting
> point. However, out of 8 instruments listed between $1 to $2999, under
> Singles, Virginals and Spinets, and Clavichords, there was only one I would
> even think twice about buying. If you can aim at up to $4000, then your
> choice becomes wider. Personal opinion...I would not consider any revival
> instrument, and that cuts out so many of the "low cost" choices. Why?
> Because you cannot get a real good sense of what a "harpsichord" is, and
> why it is different from a piano or any other keyboard instrument. If you
> don't care about that, and that is your right, then your choice becomes
> wider.
>
> Other places to look in the U.S.A. include eBay, and especially
> Craigslist. It is interesting what shows up on Craigslist, depending on
> where you are in the country. And if you are friendly with any harpsichord
> makers near you (again, where are you?), they may be able to give you leads
> on things they know are on sale or that owners (or descendants) are trying
> to dispose of. Also, no matter how little money you can spend, if you don't
> have an idea what to look for when examining a used instrument, you should
> have a friend or colleague who does check it out. For example, in the case
> of kit built instruments, Zuckermann and Hubbards, primarily, it is amazing
> how well built, and badly built they can be. Many things can be fixed after
> the fact, but some things cannot, without spending more time and money than
> they are worth.
>
> Happy saving and hunting!
> Dongsok
>
> On 12/2/2017 6:48 AM, Zach wrote:
>
>> I know keyboard instruments are fantastically expensive, but I wonder if
>> there is anywhere online where I might purchase a second hand instrument
>> for say $1,000 - $2,000. I don't have the money yet, I'd have to save up
>> for it!
>>
>> Regards,
>> Zach
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