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Flemish Harpsichord

double manual 'RUCKERS 1638'

Some examples of personalized design

Flemish Harpsichord - Natural wood finishing
Natural wood finishing

Flemish Harpsichord - Soundboard
Soundboard

Flemish Harpsichord - Marble and Flemish paper
Marble and Flemish paper

This instrument is based upon the famous harpsichord made by Ioannes Ruckers in 1638, one of the most interesting instruments made by the great master, the only one existing with its original keyboard.

Technical data
  • Compass: G0 - D5, 56 keys
  • 2x8' stops + buff stop
  • Transposition 415 - 440 Hz
  • Keyboard: spruce, bone (naturals), ebony (sharps).
    Case and lid in solid mahogany
  • Jacks: pearwood with delrin plectra
  • Strings: red brass, yellow brass and ancient-type iron
  • Tuning pins: forged iron, historical type
  • Bronze cast hinges
  • Painting: brush lacquering, ancient style
  • Gold leaf bands and mouldings
  • Soundboard: spruce from Val di Fiemme
  • Flemish type stand
  • Size: 224x85x28 cm
  • Weight: 60 kg
Options

- 4 foot stop
- Carved legs stand, as original
- Version copy of original
- Adjustable bench, in style
- Light cover
- High protection transport cover
- Bag for legs and music desk
- Bench bag