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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. HarpsichordBy CustomerThe things that are explained are very good and detailed. Sometimes to detailed. I used this book with a lot of online research and a few youtube videos.15 of 15 people found the following review helpful. A comprehensive; well written referenceBy JMI used this book as the main source of advice (along with the help of a professional) when I rebuilt a partially completed harpsichord. I was able to succesfully perform repairs; restring; install new set of jacks; regulate; adjust stagger; and voice a Flemish single. Every time I ran into a problem I was able to find it addressed in the book in very clear terms. I would recommend this book to any harpsichord owner who does his or her own repairs and regulation.8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. IndispensibleBy Fernand RayLets assume you have just spent X dollars on a harpsichord. Make it X + 25 and get this book. Its as important as the stand (did you remember to get a stand or legs? Those are handy too). Now lets consider another situation. You are thinking of getting one. Same thing. This book will give you a very sound historical perspective; set you on your feet and help you make a wise purchase. How about the hard-core crowd? Ill bet even you will find countless invaluable data; ranging from the average key-dip (~0.3125" in the treble; your instrument is probably set up with too cavernous a key-dip; nothing a little felt wont fix); to tips like remembering to check that the cloth strips on the end of the key levers arent rubbing against neighbors; to tuning by ear and the way to make many minor repairs. There are sketches; photos; diagrams; and this is exactly what the title says; a practical manual for owners and pre-owners. Kottick has a lot of experience; having built many instruments; and he doesnt waste time on idle speculation; everything is practical; and oriented to making the instrument work for you. His advice on cleaning up a coffee spill on the soundboard is typical: dont stop to think; rip out the strings over the area with your bare hands and start blotting up and down with a paper towel. This is at the same time a work of encyclopedic breadth; the summary of a lifetime of infectious fascination.If you are the type who is looking for the one book to get; this is it; and there is even hope you will find this one so enjoyable that you will buy a few more. Nurmis Plain And Easy Introduction to The Harpsichord is; by the way; likely (still) the ideal follow-up volume; with emphasis of how to make the best use of the instrument; including simple exercises and annotated classical pieces to play; unabridged; as well as a ladys approach to maintenance.The harpsichord differs from the piano in that it is a simple mechanism; its wooden body and resonance suggests a guitar; its "organic" in a nice way. Last week I spent several days away from my harpsichords; and I never expected to be so lonely and dissatisfied with even the finest pianos. The harpsichord owner is expected to perform day to day maintenance -- its nothing complicated; and this is how you show your beloved instrument(s) you care. There is no more fundamental and more useful book on the market than Kotticks to make this intimate relationship all that it should be.While pianos are very standardized; no two harpsichords are the same. It is worth mentioning that Kottick is biased towards fine thin-cased instruments built according to historical designs. This is the 5K and up market. But even the old Zuckermann kits vary enormously; from imploding plywood wrecks to vastly underrated instruments that can be purchased very inexpensively. This is the under 2K market. To navigate these waters requires some expertise. The initial appearance of the case is not the important factor; unless the objective is to quickly deposit a pretty piece of furniture in the living room. The buyer who thoroughly studies Kotticks book beforehand will know what matters; and can be rewarded with either a superb instrument that can later be traded up without loss; or a (very) decent harpsichord at a bargain price in exchange for a little elbow grease; some extra parts; and attention. Only a person with no interest in the harpsichord should pass this volume by.