The Harpsichord Owner's Guide. A Manual for Buyers and Owners
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Manufacturer: The University of North Carolina Press
Author: Edward L. Kottick
Binding: Paperback
Publication Date: 1992-10-26
Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
Label: The University of North Carolina Press
Number Of Pages: 180
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Customer Reviews
Harpsichord repair 
2008-08-04
I purchased a harpsichord in pretty poor shape. This book has walked me through the essential steps in restoring the instrument very well. I've repaired the jacks and more. Thank you.
Wish I Had This Book Long Ago 2003-07-27
Many years ago a brother and I built a harpsichord from a kit. If we would have had this book, it sure would have made it easier. It is clear and concise, packed with information any harpsichord owner or someone contemplating a harpsichord purchase should have.
This is the ultimate book for harpsichord owners 
2002-06-05
I've bought a few books over the past few weeks on the subject but each of the other books only touched briefly on how a harpsichord works. This book has it all. There were ample illustrations and an excellent description of each part and what it does. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the working of a harpsichord or considering building/purchasing one.
A comprehensive, well written reference 2000-05-16
I used this book as the main source of advice (along with the help of a professional) when I rebuilt a partially completed harpsichord. I was able to succesfully perform repairs, restring, install new set of jacks, regulate, adjust stagger, and voice a Flemish single. Every time I ran into a problem I was able to find it addressed in the book in very clear terms. I would recommend this book to any harpsichord owner who does his or her own repairs and regulation.
detailed harpsichord history, construction and maintenance 
1998-09-15
I read this book as a first-time owner of a partially-built harpsichord which I hope to complete. As such, my experience with and knowledge of harpsichords was limited to practically zero, although I was musically trained and played several instruments in the past. With that in mind, I proceed...
Mr. Kottick seems to know his subject thoroughly, although he's VERY opinionated about certain construction techniques and disdainful of those who experiment with their own ideas. Perhaps this is deservedly the case, perhaps not. At times, he assumes the reader has virtually no knowledge,but the book lacks a glossary, which is sorely needed. This shortcoming makes it difficult for a beginning builder or owner to understand the meanings of terms as yet unknown. More photos of harpsichord parts would be useful. Even so, the book is a necessity in the library of any harpsichord enthusiast.
