Editing Clavinet (section)

===1960s===
[[Image:clavinet c.jpg|thumb|The Clavinet C]]
The Clavinet I was the first model to be introduced in 1964. It is housed in a heavy brown teak veneer box with a bronze front panel stating the model number, covering the tuning pegs on the front. The panel can be removed with two thumb screws in order to tune the instrument with a rectangular case profile.{{sfn|Lenhoff|Robertson|2019|p=250}} A lockable lid can be folded over the keyboard when the instrument is not being played. The instrument is supported by four wooden legs fitted to the main body by threaded knobs, and secured with a crossbar brace. There is a built-in battery-powered speaker and amplifier, but there also the option to use an external amplifier via a jack socket. The only controls on the Clavinet I are volume and two tablet switches that selected a relevant combination of pickups. A bent rod music stand pegs into two holes on the upper surface.{{sfn|Lenhoff|Robertson|2019|pp=250–251}} This model was designed and marketed as a home model for Baroque music. Early advertisements from Hohner featured the instrument in such a setting.{{sfn|Vail|Carson|2000|p=273}}

The Clavinet II had the same basic features as the Clavinet I, which replaced the built-in amplifier and speaker system with a preamplifier.{{sfn|Lenhoff|Robertson|2019|p=251}} It was the first model to support changing the instrument's tone via rocker switches.{{sfn|Vail|Carson|2000|p=273}}

The Clavinet C was introduced in 1968.{{sfn|Lenhoff|Robertson|2019|p=251}} It has a slimmer case than the I or II, and is finished in red vinyl, which was popular with contemporary [[combo organ]]s at the time.{{sfn|Vail|Carson|2000|p=273-274}} A removable black aluminium panel below the keys provides access to the tuning machines.{{sfn|Lenhoff|Robertson|2019|p=250}} The upper surface of the keyboard is finished in white, and a slot holds an acrylic panel music rest, with the Hohner logo. Four black tapered tubular steel legs are threaded into mounts on the underside of the case. The legs fit into a box section under the top surface for transport. A removable transport lid fastens over the keyboard and controls. As well as mains power, the instrument could be driven off a 9V battery. A rare variant of the C, known as the Echolette Beat Spinett featured reverse-colour keys like a traditional harpsichord, and an integrated [[ashtray]].{{sfn|Lenhoff|Robertson|2019|p=251}}

The clavinet L was also introduced in 1968. This was a domestic model with a [[trapezoid]]-shaped case and three wooden legs. The keyboard has reverse-colour keys, and a clear plastic music stand. It has a built-in amplifier and speaker which run off four 1.5V batteries.{{sfn|Lenhoff|Robertson|2019|p=251}} This model was designed to resemble a typical Renaissance-era keyboard.{{sfn|Vail|Carson|2000|p=274}}