Nicolas Blanchet

Nicolas Blanchet (c. 1660–1731) was the first in a line of French musical instrument makers from the Blanchet family, who were based in Paris. He partnered with his son, François the Elder, after 1722, and together they produced harpsichords that were largely based on the models of the Ruckers family, renowned Flemish harpsichord makers. The Blanchet family's workshop was known for rebuilding and enlarging earlier instruments, particularly those by Ruckers, and they made significant improvements to harpsichord construction. Their instruments, along with those of Pascal Taskin, are noted for their high craftsmanship and even touch.12