Flemish double Harpsichord Ruckers by The Paris Workshop

Instrument supplied in kit form for home assembly.

The harpsichords built by the Ruckers family were famous throughout Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries, their clear and precise sound as much admired then as now.

Our Ruckers Double's range of 56 notes covers all of Bach's works, and the clarity of tone suits his contrapuntal style. This is probably our most versatile instrument, easy to transport and useful for the whole body of early keyboard music.

The photograph shows the instrument with the optional table stand.

Specifications:

• Range: 56+1 notes GG-d''', transposable A392/A415/A440 without loss of d'''
• Disposition: 2x8', 1x4', buff. Stop levers in the keywell (except for the buff).
• Wood: Case in lime. Bentside in solid lime. Oak wrestplank. Bottom and lid in solid wood. Swiss pine soundboard.
• Keyboard: Two reverse keyboard with ebony naturals, bone-slipped accidentals, pearwood arcades.
• Action: Traditional wooden jacks.
• Assembly: Braces either tongue and grooved, or dovetailed.
• Stand: Turned in oak, dismountable
• Musik desk: in oak.
• Dimensions: Length 216 cm, Width 84 cm, Depth of case 27 cm.
• Weight: about 60 Kg.
• Instructions: Manual in English or French. Full size paper drawing.
• Level of difficulty: Some experience to professional.
• Standard version: Version 2, case assembled.
• Options not included (ask for price): Version 3, soundboard installed with decorative rose. Version 4, all woodwork completed. Traditional Flemish keyboard with bone naturals and oak sharps. 17th Century-style oak belt leg stand.

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