Harpsichords - Fortepianos - Virginals - Clavichords
by Instrument builder Craig C. Tomlinson
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The German decoration differs from the French and Flemish. Like the pianos
that would eventually dominate, the use of natural wood and veneers
were commonplace.

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This photo shows the bone keyboard - Tomlinson Harpsichords

This is a detail of the string band and historical tuning pins on a Zell - Tomlinson Harpsichords

This instrument has modern tuning pins, a feature requested by the buyer - Tomlinson Harpsichordss

This view of the 'Zell' clearly shows the register lever - Tomlinson Harpsichords

Note the red borders - Tomlinson Harpsichords

Stained oak for the jack-rail - Tomlinson Harpsichords

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