Hand-Built
Harpsichords
Norman Sheppard builds harpsichords and fortepianos based on historical drawings from the 16-19th centuries. His instruments are featured in the recordings and performances of the Madison Bach Musicians and Trevor Stephenson. To inquire about available instruments, or to order one, contact Norman.
P: 608-829-0944 | E: sheppardnorman@yahoo.com
Hand-Built Harpsichords (Sold)
Handbuilt Harpsichords for Sale
Available March 2019
Buidling one of these historical keyboard instruments by hand takes a year or more from beginning to ready for sale. Because wood is a natural material, after an instrument is completed Norman won't sell it until it has settled in and adjusted to the tension and changes in humidity.
As of summer 2018, there are three harpsichords in the building stages. One is a large italian harpsichord. The second is an italian Virginal. The third is a german single manual. The large italian harpsichord should be available for sale approximately in March 2019. The other two are planned to be finished by mid-2020. Final prices are not available until the instrument is complete. The italian will be between $28-30,000. He expects the italian virginal to be approximately $12-15,000 and the german single-manual to be approximately $28-30,000.