Blthner - - Harpsichord - Germany - 1970

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Description from the seller

Wittmayer harpsichord from the 1970s, rebuilt with two manuals and 3 stops: two 8' and one 4'. One 8' has metal strings, the other 8' and the 4' have nylon strings.

Thank you for presenting this harpsichord! I need a few additional details before we can insert it into one of our auctions. In the description:
1. Brand, model and serial number if present
WITTMAYER, there is no serial number—the pianos have them, but harpsichords do not.
2. Dimensions (overall length and width) and weight
Length 2.16 m, height 1 m, width 1.26 m, weight over 50 kg; shipping costs (since it’s on the 3rd floor) will be borne by the buyer and will be around 1000 euros depending on distance
3. Year of production (if unsure, better to say so or omit)
Around the 1970s when copies were not produced, but modern models that are no longer produced today.
4. Country of production (if unsure, better to say so or omit)
Certainly Germany; Wittmayer is a historic company even today.
5. Last tuning, what frequency (440 Hz or other)
This is tuned to 440 but can also be tuned to 415; however it has no transposer.
6. Condition of hammers, tuners, soundboard and mechanical parts in general
Everything is perfect
7. Condition of preservation/use (e.g., in a suitable environment, free of dust and with stable humidity)
Kept for 10 years at my home, modern, dry, perfect.
8. Any repairs or restorations the instrument has undergone
Yes, three years ago all the plectra and all the strings were changed. For this I kept one 8' string with metal and an 8' and 4' with synthetic strings to have a lute-like effect
9. Aesthetic and/or functional defects
None
10. Any other characteristics of the instrument (origin, special events in which the instrument was played with supporting evidence)
It is an instrument that spent 20 years in a Conservatory and has never moved because it is very heavy. It was not designed to be easily transposed. It is a concert hall instrument.
Please provide additional high-resolution photos in this order: 1. The piano in full, from all angles (including accessories) 2. Details of keys and keyboard 3. Details of mechanics, strings, bridge and soundboard 4. Details of any nameplates, brands or serial numbers present

Not present, everything works
and the 4' has nylon strings. It has no transposer. Excellent condition

Wittmayer harpsichord from the 1970s, rebuilt with two manuals and 3 stops: two 8' and one 4'. One 8' has metal strings, the other 8' and the 4' have nylon strings.

Thank you for presenting this harpsichord! I need a few additional details before we can insert it into one of our auctions. In the description:
1. Brand, model and serial number if present
WITTMAYER, there is no serial number—the pianos have them, but harpsichords do not.
2. Dimensions (overall length and width) and weight
Length 2.16 m, height 1 m, width 1.26 m, weight over 50 kg; shipping costs (since it’s on the 3rd floor) will be borne by the buyer and will be around 1000 euros depending on distance
3. Year of production (if unsure, better to say so or omit)
Around the 1970s when copies were not produced, but modern models that are no longer produced today.
4. Country of production (if unsure, better to say so or omit)
Certainly Germany; Wittmayer is a historic company even today.
5. Last tuning, what frequency (440 Hz or other)
This is tuned to 440 but can also be tuned to 415; however it has no transposer.
6. Condition of hammers, tuners, soundboard and mechanical parts in general
Everything is perfect
7. Condition of preservation/use (e.g., in a suitable environment, free of dust and with stable humidity)
Kept for 10 years at my home, modern, dry, perfect.
8. Any repairs or restorations the instrument has undergone
Yes, three years ago all the plectra and all the strings were changed. For this I kept one 8' string with metal and an 8' and 4' with synthetic strings to have a lute-like effect
9. Aesthetic and/or functional defects
None
10. Any other characteristics of the instrument (origin, special events in which the instrument was played with supporting evidence)
It is an instrument that spent 20 years in a Conservatory and has never moved because it is very heavy. It was not designed to be easily transposed. It is a concert hall instrument.
Please provide additional high-resolution photos in this order: 1. The piano in full, from all angles (including accessories) 2. Details of keys and keyboard 3. Details of mechanics, strings, bridge and soundboard 4. Details of any nameplates, brands or serial numbers present

Not present, everything works
and the 4' has nylon strings. It has no transposer. Excellent condition

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Blthner
Multiple models
No
Country of origin
Germany
Year of manufacture
1970
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
Strings
Weight
50 kg
Material
Wood - Mahogany
Height
100 cm
Length
216 cm
Width
106 cm
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