Harpsichord Stringing II: The Hitchpin Loop

This is the second video in a series dedicated to harpsichord stringing. This video will show you how to make a hitchpin loop. The hitchpin loop is critical to the stability of the harpsichord's tuning. It is also one of the trickiest skills for harpsichord owners to learn. I sincerely hope this v

[@jhamilton421]

I made a Flemish single 49 years ago when Zuckermann was still in Manhattan. Many moves later I have misplaced the manual and three .008 inch soft iron treble strings needed to be replaced. I still have the hammer/ stringing tool and a small roll of the original wire. This beautifully made video was all that I needed to refresh my 80 year-old brain's memory. Well done, thank you!

[@davidbryant3223]

thank you so much for this - I built a Zuckermann French Double years ago and recently needed to fix a few strings (and I'd completely forgotten how to do it) - BTW the harpsichord is beautiful - I enjoy playing it every day.

[@frediheld5649]

You bilt ?
I would like to procure an
italian 2x8 one
Any ideas ?

[@davidbryant3223]

@@frediheld5649 I have a Zuckermann kit. It was a pleasure to build and I called the factory a lot and they were always helpful. You might try them and see if they have what you want

[@samnelsonorganist]

This video saved my ass today. Thank you.

[@dongsoks]

Richard, this is an excellent video. I've just sent the link to a friend.

[@RichardAuber]

thanks, Dongsok. I am glad you found it useful.

[@dongsoks]

We need a good video of putting a string on an old style tuning pin without a hole!

[@RichardAuber]

you are right. I will do it!

[@jimbo2629]

I’ve just done that and it slips. However JB Weld stops it slipping. Perhaps I’m rubbish at it.

[@fcburgner35]

Looks pretty easy in brass but wait until you try a .10 steel one. It takes a lot of practice to develop a feel for getting it right.

[@MrSludov]

How thick and what material do you recommend the stings to be?

[@roberthubbard5696]

Where is part III if it still exists?

[@RichardAuber]

Winding on to timing pin? We are working on it.

[@roberthubbard5696]

@@RichardAuber Looking forward to it. Much harder than the linch pin loop.

[@leonheart7576]

have them already used the steel wire for the music in the Renaissance-Baroque era?

[@joeyjojojr.shabadooiiiesq.3736]

Ouch! A harpsichord sting!

[@frediheld5649]

Ok goode...am on my / your way...
Thank you...so easi...🐸