Harpsichord: Italian Single

Specifications:

Single Manual

Compass: C to d'' (51 notes) Transposes to A 415 or A 440
Registers: 1x8
Soundboard: sitka spruce
Strung in: red brass, yellow brass
Keyboard materials: Cherry naturals, oak sharps
Voiced in Celcon plectra
Design/Decoration: False Inner/Outer Italian
Case: Red exterior, Cypress "inner"
Keywell: Cypress
Stand: Turned legs
Weight: Approx. 65 lbs, stand approx. 16 lbs.
Dimensions: 34 by 88" by 9"

Designed by: Thomas Ciul after an anonymous original in the Stern Collection, University of Michigan
Professionally built by Thomas E. Ciul

Price: $10,000 USD

Rental Fee for Professional performance: $400 USD
Local Transportation and 2 tunings included

  
          This is small Italian style harpsichord inspired by an original instrument
          in the Stren Collection of the University of Michigan in Ann arbor.  This
          harpsichord is ideal as a continuo instrument.  It has a wonderfully clear,
          clean, bright sound that carries well in an ensemble.  Small size and low
          weight make it highly portable.  It is in the Inner/Outer style, that is,
          there appears to be a Cypress instrument inside a painted case with lid.
          Of course, this instrument is perfect for the earlier harpsichord repertoire.
          Being single strung makes less tension on the soundboard helping to create 
          a rich tone.  Brass stringing makes a sweet and warm voice.   

Tom Ciul 1811 Richman Rd. Smiths Creek, MI 48074 USA (810) 367-6865