CLAVECYTHERIUM JOHN PAUL, KENT, 1968

When since the 1960’s harpsichord making evolved into making replicas, John Paul made new models for the future. He was more an artist and designer than a copyist. This fanciful model with an aluminium frame is one of the three clavecytheriums he made.  

Technical data:

• Inscription: John Paul
• Compass: 5 octaves (GG-g’’’)
• Keyboard: naturals in ebony, sharps in bosewood
• Registers: 8'
• Dimensions: W 103 cm / D 55 cm / H 155 cm
• Case: walnut and banded case
• Chris Maene Collection number: CM 37 124
• Condition: playing condition
• Location: 2 - Museum "Chris Maene Collection" Ruiselede