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The Unfretted Clavichord after Gerlach
61 notes: FF–f''', A415, double strung
Case in cherry
Frame & floating panel lid
Swiss pine soundboard
Four turned cherry legs, screwing into the bottom of the case
Reverse keyboard with ebony naturals,
bone-slipped accidentals and pearwood arcades
Strung in Malcolm Rose Yellow Brass
Overspun bass strings
Cast brass hinges
CAREY BEEBE • MMVII
Original commission for the late Professor Michael McClellan, Hong Kong;
instrument bequeathed to Chinese University of Hong Kong
