Spinet Delin kit by The Paris Workshop

Instrument supplied in kit form for home assembly.

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. It has been slightly modified the original specification to provide a 56-note keyboard which allows transposition to A440 without the loss of the top note.

This model is ideal as a kit for many reasons. The ease of construction and the low price assist the first-time builder, and for a player beginning to explore the fascinating world of early keyboards, here is an instrument with good tone, pleasant touch, and a keyboard compass sufficient for perhaps 90% of the repertoire.

Specifications:

• Range: 56+1 notes: GG-d'''. Transposable A415/A440 without the loss of d'''.
• Disposition: 1x8´, no buff.
• Wood: Case in poplar or similar. Swiss pine soundboard.
• Keyboard: Simple keyboard with maple naturals and fruitwood accidentals.
• Action: Traditional wooden jacks.
• Stand: Three square tapered legs screw into case bottom.
• Dimensions: Length 165 cm, Width 60 cm, Depth of case 19 cm.
• Weight: about 17 Kg.
• Instructions: Manual in English, French or German with sketches. Full size paper drawing.
• Level of difficulty: Suitable for beginners.
• Standard version: Version 1, ready for assembly.
• Options not included (please ask for price): Reverse keyboard. Flap on the keyboard. Turned legs.

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