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Build your own keyboard from a kit.! Thousands of amateurs have successfully built instruments from The Paris Workshop kits, and there is probably no real reason why you cannot do likewise. The work is not strenuous, nor particularly difficult if you can read and follow directions. The truth is they don't make any "kits": What The Paris Workshop make are custom instruments, but allow those who want to get involved in the making of their instrument to take over at a certain stage and finish it off for themselves.  Building your own harpsichord is no longer a dream. The Paris Workshop offer to share the knowledge so you can experience the exciting adventure of creating a fine musical instrument with your own hands, seeing it take shape little by little, and being the first to hear it sound. Marc Ducornet & Emmanuel Danset of The Paris Workshop have developed an extensive range of instruments in several degrees of difficulty, accommodating first-time makers to experienced builders. You can choose to exercise your talents accordingly, from the easy construction of the Delin Spinet all the way to the substantial amount of precise work required for the French Double Harpsichord. Designs are based on historic principles of construction, so only a few common tools are necessary. Each instrument is offered in several versions, according to how much work you would like to do yourself. By having certain delicate operations already completed (such as assembly of the case, or installation of the soundboard) you can choose one of the more challenging models even if you are a beginner. The flexibility of this formula even allows you the freedom to set your own budget. While the savings are substantial from the finished instrument price, you also benefit from the achievement of having built your own instrument. The range of instruments offered is the result of 40 years experience and research. The in-depth study of original instruments ensures excellent tonal response in each model. One of the most important keys to the success, The Paris Workshop are renown for the precise machining of quality solid wood parts. Having constructed thousands of instruments, The Paris Workshop have been able to test many different materials and reject any which are not the very finest. The feedback received over the years at TPW has helped to enhance the instruction manuals and perfect the kit designs, resulting in both a simple assembly process and mechanical stability for your finished instrument. Confident of their craftsmanship, many professional makers throughout the world use their parts to make instruments they sign with their own name. In fact, a number of fine instrument makers have found their vocation through first constructing harpsichord kit from TPW. The concern for perfection is acclaimed in the world of music with musicians often playing harpsichords they have built themselves from kits. Sometimes they even unknowingly play instruments made from parts supplied by TPW because the harpsichord has been finished and signed by an established professional maker. There is something special about taking part in the creation of your own harpsichord. With help and some of your careful time and patient work, you will soon be able to experience both the pride the pleasure of playing an instrument you have built yourself. It is up to you to make your dream become reality.!

  • TPW Double Fretted Clavichord Kit after Hubert School by The Paris Workshop

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    TPW Double Fretted Clavichord Kit after Hubert School by The Paris Workshop - by The Paris Workshop -  supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW...

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  • TPW Italian Virginal Kit - by The Paris Workshop

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    TPW Italian Virginal Kit by The Paris Workshop -  supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW Italian Virginal Kit  56+1 notes: GG–d''', transposa...

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  • TPW Flemish Single Harpsichord Kit after Ruckers by The Paris Workshop

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    TPW Flemish Single Harpsichord Kit after Ruckers by The Paris Workshop supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW Flemish Single Harpsichord Kit ...

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  • TPW Unfretted Clavichord Kit after Gerlach School by The Paris Workshop

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    TPW Unfretted Clavichord Kit after Gerlach School by The Paris Workshop -  supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW Unfretted Clavichord with 6...

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  • TPW Spinet Kit after Delin School by The Paris Workshop

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    TPW Spinet Kit after Delin School by The Paris Workshop - supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW Spinet Kit after Delin School - 56+1 notes: ...

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  • TPW Italian Neapolitan Single Harpsichord Kit by The Paris Workshop

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    Original price £6,195.00 - Original price £10,495.00
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    TPW Italian Neapolitan Single Harpsichord Kit by The Paris Workshop supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW Italian Neapolitan Single Harpsich...

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  • TPW French "Junior" Single Harpsichord Kit after Denis School by The Paris Workshop

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    TPW French "Junior" Single Harpsichord Kit after Denis School by The Paris Workshop supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW French "Junior" Si...

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  • TPW Flemish Double Harpsichord Kit after Ruckers by The Paris Workshop

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    TPW Flemish Double Harpsichord Kit after Ruckers by The Paris Workshop supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW Flemish Double Harpsichord Kit ...

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  • TPW Hemsch French Double Harpsichord Kit by The Paris Workshop

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    Original price £12,195.00 - Original price £21,595.00
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    The TPW Hemsch French Double Harpsichord Kit by The Paris Workshop is supplied in kit form for home assembly.  The TPW Hemsch French Double Harpsi...

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