Offered for Sale by Antiquarian Keyboard Instruments.
Viennese fortepiano after Stein, 1784. Made by David Sutherland, 1974, from components designed and made by Frank Hubbard, circa 1975.
Five octaves, FF-fff. Ebony covered naturals, bone capped accidentals. Original stringing in brass and Hubbard tinned, hard-drawn iron wire. Case and components finished in cherry. Rests on four solid cherry fluted legs.
Restorative work in 2013 included the replacement of the original wooden capstans with plated brass capsels furnished by Marc Vogel, the replacement of the beak leather, re-hinging of the prells, and the fabrication of an upgraded spring rail with brass wire springs. As was customary at the time of its construction, contact cement was used to affix the veneer to the case. There is, subsequently, some minor bubbling and lifting between the veneer seams, however, the instrument presents well. Responsive action. Hammers to be releathered and action fully regulated prior to delivery. Further upgrades available upon request (restringing in historical wire, addition of moderator, etc.)
Case dimensions: 84" long; 38" wide; 9.5" deep; 33.5" height. Weight: 175 lbs.
Offered at $12,500
Free delivery within 75 miles of Boston, MA. Long distance delivery negotiable.
