page_title: Clavinet
section_title: Clavinet D6
hierarchical_section_title: Clavinet / Models / Clavinet D6
context_page_description: The clavinet is an electrically amplified clavichord that was invented by Ernst Zacharias and manufactured by the Hohner company of Trossingen, West Germany from 1964 to the early 1980s. Hohner produced seven models over the years, designated I, II, L, C, D6, E7 and Duo. Its distinctive bright staccato sound has featured most prominently in funk, jazz-funk, reggae, rock, and soul songs.
context_section_description: The Clavinet D6, (introduced in 1971), continued the case style of the C but is covered in black vinyl leathercloth and the upper surface of the instrument is satin timber veneer. The transport lid is finished in light grey vinyl leathercloth and has three latches and three handles. It featured two pickups, selectable by switches on the left side of the keyboard, and a variable mechanical mute control slider (emulating the "buff stop" found on some harpsichords and early pianos) on the right side.
caption: The Clavinet D6, the most popular model, introduced in 1971.
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