It included a manual and all the crucial parts, with the wooden items planed to the correct thickness but otherwise requiring finishing. In this way any person with a good grasp of woodworking and basic knowledge of harpsichord making, with dedication and careful work, was able to produce a fine instrument.
The kit comprised a comprehensive manual and all necessary components, including pre-planed wooden parts that needed to be finished. With the right skills in woodworking and a basic understanding of harpsichord building, someone who was willing to put in the effort could craft an exceptional instrument.