This instrument was made by Willard Martin in 1988. It has a range of 55 notes, GG-ddd (minus GG#) with a disposition of 8'x8'/buff. Transposing key, 392/415/440 with ebony covered naturals and bone capped accidentals. It features pearwood jacks with bottom capstans. The keywell and soundboard surround is adorned with seahorse patterned Flemish block paper, and a fully decorated soundboard by Pamela Gladding. The case and components are finished in matte black with banded dark green panels. The underside of the lid is finished in a matte rust color. It rests on a solid, turned oak trestle stand. The nameboard is inscribed: "Opus WillarT Martinus/Faciebat Pennsylvaniae/ A.D. MCMLXXXVIII." It's dimensions are: 72" long, 32.5" wide, 9.5" deep.
This instrument underwent complete
restoration in my workshop in April, 2024, where it was restrung in Malcolm
Rose English iron and brass. Voiced in black Delrin plectra with new reinforced
wool cloth dampers. The action has been thoroughly regulated, and is precise,
consistent and responsive. The keyboard has been overhauled, with
the balance point mortises having been resized and has been cleaned, polished,
squared and leveled. The case, stand and components are in
excellent condition, showing very slight wear on case corners. The instrument has been regularly maintained,
and kept in a climate controlled environment. Canvas cover & tuning wrench. included.
Offered at $12,500. Long distance delivery negotiable.
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