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John Phillips is a master harpsichord maker with more than 40 years of experience. This small shop in West Berkeley produces four to six highly detailed instruments every year. Its instruments are modeled after antique French, Italian, Flemish and German harpsichords and can be found in private collections, as well as institutions such as the San Francisco Symphony and Stanford University.
Tornavoz Music is located on 19th Street, just north of Broadway. It can be found in the self-contained Guitar Salon International (GSI) building, of which it is a part. Tornavoz, in business since 1990, distributes nylon-string guitars to retailers. It also offers some strings and cases. Its stock of brands includes Córdoba, Loriente, Ramírez and Sakurai-Kohno.
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Zuckermann Harpsichords Inc., hidden in Stonington Borough, is a veritable feast of instruments in the making. The business was established in New York by Wolfgang Zuckermann, and then taken over and moved to Stonington by David Way in 1970. Current owner, Richard Auber, and manager, Steve Salvatore, create and send instuments and kits all over the world.
Depending on the need of the client, kits start at $1800 while finished models top out at $60,000. From the small selection of antique harpsichords remaining in the world, Zuckermann's closely examines chosen models and designs close copies for reproduction, such as the Hans Moermans, 1642. A selection of instruments and more detailed information can be viewed on the website.
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One of very few musical instrument makers in Maryland, Cembaloworks of Washington is the place to order your harpsichord, clavichord or virginal. Made of a variety of species of wood, the instruments are beautifully designed with various inlaid patterns demonstrating the great skill and artistry of their maker and business owner, Mark A. Adler. Founded in 1973, prices range from $18,000 to $34,000. These beautiful instruments are custom-made for this niche market. The business provides tuning, repair, appraisal and rental services. At this location in Preserve Industrial Park since 1994, Cembaloworks is open on an irregular basis, so it is advised to call before visiting. A copy of a harpsichord in the Smithsonian that was built in 1745 in Antwerp, Belgium is rented out for concerts.