Hi Marsha,

I lived near Des Moines for several years but am no longer in Iowa.  If you
need harpsichord maintenance/regulation, I highly recommend Ed Kottick.  He
built my first fortepiano, and has built many harpsichords and clavichords,
and taught me so much -- how to replace strings, etc.  If needed and/or
desired, he could probably also give you some basics on tuning, if you want
to tune your own instrument.  In case you're not aware, you can use a
smartphone app (Cleartune or PitchLab) to set the temperament.

Best wishes,
Carol lei Breckenridge

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