Clavichord by Paul Watson 1990

This beautiful triple fretted clavichord was made by Paul Watson of Stoke Newington, London, in 1990.  A special feature is the beautiful birds' eye maple veneer.  The compact size makes it an ideal travelling companion, and it has a considerable amount of sound for its size!

We do not know the original instrument it was copied from, but it is similar to some South German clavichords.

Double-strung in brass, compass C/E - c3 by short octave.  It was restrung in Instrument Workshop brass in 2019, including six twined strings to enhance the bass on the recommendation of Peter Bavington.

It does not have a purpose designed stand, but buyers are welcome to have the rather wobbly trestle it is sitting on in the picture below if they wish!

It is in the Reading area (UK); the price is £700.

Please contact Chris Sansum  chris_sansum@hotmail.com

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