Clavichord

[Joey Recker]

It is unfretted.  It has zither pins, but the owner said the strings were
"phosphor bronze"  
 
Some of the keys are sticking.  It appears they are rubbing against one
another close to the balance rail.  I think a little sandpaper will take
care of that.  Thanks for the advise.
 
Joey
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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of ed440 at mindspring.com
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 7:48 PM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: Clavichord




Well, you may need to know a lot, because there are a lot of different kinds
of clavichords.
Unfretted, double-fretted and triple-fretted?  If it's double or triple
fretted you need to know what temperament it's fretted for.  If it has
wrought iron tuning pins you need to know how to tie a string onto a wrought
iron pin, and you need to know how to select the right gauge string and make
a loop.  
If it is a rough and tumble kit repro with iron strings and zither pins, go
for it.  If it is a fine hand made instrument that is not the place to start
learning.
If it is a kit, it once had an instruction book, or perhaps the maker
included a manual.  
I don't know of an "introduction to clavichord care and feeding" book.
Ed Sutton


-----Original Message----- 
From: Joey Recker 
Sent: Jul 6, 2006 5:31 PM 
To: 'Pianotech List' 
Subject: Clavichord 


I just finished tuning a Chickering Grand for a customer and when I finished
he invited me into the next room to have a look at his Clavichord.  It's a
modern-built reproduction.  I opened the top and examined it and it needs
some strings replaced (he has the strings).  Then it needs to be tuned. (He
has the T-handle).
 
I've never tuned such a creature.  He understands that it would be a
learning experience for me.  What do I need to know before I tackle such an
instrument?
 
Joey Recker

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