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Flemish Harpsichord
single manual model "COUCHET"
Some examples of personalized design
This instrument is inspired to the construction principles of the
Ruckers tradition, in particular of Ioannes Couchet. It is particularly
light and easy to handle, with a great sound. Its use is very versatile.
All instruments are delivered with tool box and spare parts.
Special humidifiers - hygrometers for climate control, on request.
Technical data
- Compass: G 0 - D 5, 56 keys
- 2x8 foot stops + buff stop
- Transposition: 415 - 440 Hz.
- Keyboard: ebony and bone
- Case: poplar
- 6 turned legs
- Jacks: pearwood with delrin plectra
- Strings: red brass, yellow brass and ancient-type iron
- Tuning pins: forged iron, historical type
- Rosette and hinges made of bronze casting
- Gold leaf bands and mouldings
- Soundboard: spruce from Val di Fiemme
- Size: 212x85x24 cm
- Weight: 46 kg
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Options
- 4 foot stop
- Crow-quill plectra
- Flemish turned stand
- Sound board painting
- Flemish paper and motto
- Adjustable bench, in style
- Light cover
- High protection transport cover
- Bag for legs and music desk
- Bench bag |
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