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Italian Harpsichord

"Grimaldi 1697"

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This instrument is based on the beautiful original belonging to the Nurnberg National Museum. The case is made with cypres and the compass is G A 0 - D 5, with the option of the double transposition. Its great sound and particular elegance make this instrument ideal for all the classical uses where an Italian harpsichord is required.

Technical data

Compass: GA0 - D5, 55 keys
2x8' stops
Double transposition: 392 - 415 - 440 Hz
Keyboard: bone(natural) and ebony(sharps)
Jacks: pearwood with delrin or celcon plectra
Strings: red and yellow brass
Tuning pins: forged iron, historical type
Soundboard: Italian cypress
Stand "Italian type"
Size: 246x86x19 cm
Weight: 36 kg

Options

Buff stop
Parchment rosette
Adjustable bench, in style
Light cover
High protection transport cover

Hear "Grimaldi":

D. Scarlatti (1685 - 1757) - Sonate, G major

B. Storace (1662 - 1696) - "Ballo della Battaglia", from the "Selva di Varie Composizioni"

A. Valente (XVI cent.) - "Lo Ballo de l'Intorcia"

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Italian Harpsichord

"Grimaldi 1697"

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