Harpsichord Tuning & Repairs

Harsichord Tuning and Repairs

An image of a woodcut depicting a harpsichord viewed diagonally from the front and right hand side.

Harpsichord Tuning, Servicing, and Repairs

We are very happy to announce that we also now offer harpsichord tuning, servicing and repairs. Our harpsichord services include:

Tuning

We offer expert harpsichord tuning tailored to your preferred temperament and pitch, ensuring your instrument sounds its best for both practice and performance. Our service includes addressing voicing and damper irregularities, as well as on-site replacement of broken strings, quills, and other minor components. With attention to preserving the historical detail while ensuring consistent sound. Maintaining your instrument will keep it in optimal playing condition.

Voicing & Regulation

We place strong emphasis on bespoke voicing and regulation, recognising its vital role in expressing the instrument's artistic integrity. Using only the highest quality materials, we offer a choice of authentic Canadian goose quill, Celcon, or Delrin. Each material selected and cut with precision to suit your instrument and playing style. Working closely with you throughout the process, we draw on years of experience to ensure your harpsichord speaks evenly and responsively.

Repairs & Restoration

When a treasured instrument requires more extensive care, we offer skilled harpsichord repairs and full restorations. Our experienced craftsperson will address all aspects of the instrument’s condition: replacing broken or degraded strings, fitting new jacks and dampers, re-aligning mislevelled keyboards, and regulating the action for a responsive and even touch. We offer a thorough maintenance service that attends to all mechanical elements essential for consistent voicing and reliable performance. In addition to the inner workings, we approach each instrument with historical sensitivity, providing case refurbishment, repainting, and decorative restoration where appropriate. Whether the needs are structural, mechanical, or aesthetic, every instrument is treated with the care and respect it deserves, restoring both its function and its beauty.