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.
It included a guide and all vital elements, with the wooden pieces cut to exact dimensions but requiring completion. Consequently, anyone with a solid foundation in woodworking and a basic grasp of harpsichord making, combined with persistence and attention to detail, could produce a fine instrument.