SOLD! to the gentleman from South Carolina...
AMMER, double-manual, ca. 1960: 1x4', 2x8', and 1x16' , buff. This is a LARGE revival harpsichord from the 50's/60's with a piano-style keyboard. The case is of a blonde wood, either maple or ash. The register changers are operated by foot-pedals. Owner needs to make room for her harp. It plays reasonably well, but there are some splits in the soundboard. Price: asking $2,500 Canadian or $1750 USD -- shipping anywhere in North America included!!
We got this e-mail from the new owner:
Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2000 18:24:18 -0700
Hi Dawn,I fixed the sound board on the Ammer. I had to take out all of the wires (on the bass side) to fix it.
The sound board in the area of the crack had become completely detached from the ribs. I put glue underneath and used weights to hold it down. Now the strings are back in and its nearly good as new. The 4' no longer touch that part of the sound board. I'm also requilling the 4' and 16
'. I want to use leather for the 16'. I tried plastic already and didn't like it because it seems to roar a little bit too loud. Anyway, I love my Ammer and appreciate very much you and Den bringing it down for me. I'll keep you posted
Bye
Steve, Rock Hill SC
and this note with flowers(!) from the seller:
Aug 21/00
Dawn & Den,
Many, many thanks for selling and transporting my Ammer. Hopefully we'll be in touch sooner rather than later for a new (SMALLER) one.
Thanks again,
Lorri
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