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Delin Spinet

If I could have only one harpsichord, and especially if I had a limited space, this would be the one. This spinet was inspired by an original instrument dated 1770, built by Albertus Delin (1712-1771) in Tournai and now preserved in the Brussels Musical Instrument Museum. The 56-note keyboard allows transposition to A440 without the loss of the top note. Here is an instrument with a rich round clear tone, pleasant touch, and a keyboard compass sufficient for perhaps 90% of the repertoire. Very portable and a great kit instrument for the novice builder.

German Double Harpsichord


This instrument is immediately available either as a stage 1 kit (see The Paris Workshop for a description of kit stages) or a finished instrument with exterior finish to be determined by the new owner.

Specifications

Disposition  1x8', no buff
Range  56+1 notes: GG-d''', transposable A415/A440 without the loss of d'''
Dimensions  Length 165cm ~ Width 60cm ~ Depth of case 19cm
Weight  about 35 lbs.
Action  wooden jacks
Keyboard  keyboard with maple naturals and fruitwood accidentals
Case  Case in poplar or similar, Swiss pine soundboard
Stand  Three square tapered legs legs screw into case bottom

 


 

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