A clavinet is an electromechanical keyboard instrument, created by Ernst Zacharias for Hohner in the 1960s, designed to emulate the sound of a clavichord but with amplified volume suitable for live performance.

Key characteristics:

🎹 How it works:

• Each key plucks a string (like a clavichord), which is then captured by magnetic pickups similar to an electric guitar.

• The signal is sent to an amplifier, giving it a bright, percussive, funky sound.

 The timeless resonance of this iconic instrument becomes a portal to a new sonic dimension. Sampled for Kontakt

clavinet close-up

The Hohner Clavinet’s distinctive voice is a symphony of nostalgia, a fusion of plucked strings and electrified allure that conjures the essence of a bygone era. As your fingers dance upon the keys, you unleash melodies that resonate with the essence of rhythm and soul.

Here’s a list of really good articles about the clavinet :

• Ernst Zacharias & The Hohner Clavinet (Sound on Sound)
• Hohner Clavinet D6 “Rebirth” Restoration (Chicago Electric Piano)
• Improve Your Clavinet Playing – Jazz Piano Blog
• The Clavinet Chronicles: From Modest Keyboard to Funk’s (Reverb)
• Hohner Clavinet D6 – Famous Sounds & Riffs (YouTube)
• Restored Clavinet C with Pics – Gearspace
• How to Play Electric Piano, Clavinet & Organ Sounds (Yamaha Hub)
• Interview with Ernst Zacharias (YouTube)
• Clavinet – Wikipedia
• Soniccouture Clav (Sound on Sound review)
• 1973 Hohner Clavinet D6 Restoration (Electric Piano Forum)
• Clavinet Funky Grooves & Expressive Keyboards (Golden Scissors)
• Exclusive Interview with Clavinet Inventor Ernst Zacharias (YouTube)
• Hohner Clavinet 1 (Google Arts & Culture)
• Hohner Clavinet D6 Sound Discussion – Gearspace
• Play Like a Pro: Get Funky with the Clavinet (MusicRadar)
• Ernst Zacharias – Clavinet Interview (YouTube)
• The Hohner Clavinet – Backstage Stories (KORD)
• Clavinet Sound – Vintage Synth Explorer Forums
• The Hohner Clavinet L (Edward Bettella Wordpress)
• Play Like a Pro: Get Funky with the Clavinet (Yahoo)
• Clavinet – InSync Overview (Sweetwater)
• Clavinet Sound on Guitar – Harmony Central
• Clavinet D6 – Edward Bettella Wordpress
• Ernst Zacharias and the Clavinet – Electric Piano Forum
• “Stomp”: First Recording of a Clavinet? (Three Minute Magic)
• Hohner Clavinet D6 Sample Library vs Original (YouTube)
• Hohner Pianet T Restoration – Harmony Central
• Hohner Clavinet D6 – Unboxing & Fun (YouTube)
• Hohner Clavinet D6 (Google Arts & Culture)
• The Hohner Clavinet – TalkBass.com Thread
• Hohner D6 Clavinet – The Keyboard Corner Thread
• Clavinet – Mastering Tips for Musicians (TCM Mastering Blog)
• The Hohner Clavinet FAQ (PDF)
• Playing Jimi Hendrix on a Modified Clavinet D6 (_