Continuo instruments FOR RENT (OR SALE) Based in Atlanta; available for hire within the following states: Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina |
Welcome. You have reached a web page designed to provide more information about continuo instruments, including a continuo organ and harpsichords, available for rent or sale. These instruments areavailable for hire in Atlanta / Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. For other states, please contact us to discuss. ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT: Single-Manual Flemish Harpsichord by David Jensen (Hamilton, Ontario, 2000), after Andreas Ruckers, Antwerp, 1640. Registration: Compass: BB/C - ddd Dimensions (without the legs): SELLING PRICE: $15,000
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Made in 2000 by Davin Jensen, and currently being a part of the instrument collection by Predrag Gosta, this instrument is a replica of the harpsichord by the famous Flemish maker of the 17th century, Andreas Ruckers. The registration of this instrument is typical Flemish registration: one 8' and one 4' register, as well as a buff stop. The compass of the original instrument, which was C-ddd, was expanded by one key (BB), which enables the keyboard player to use the short octave in the bass when necessary, or to simply use one additional note tuned in any pitch (e.g. BB flat) when necessary for the later repertoire.
The instrument was painted in the Flemish style, with faux-marble finish and Flemish decorative papers. The Latin inscription on the inside of the cover lid of the harpsichord reads: "Intactum Sileo. Percute Dulce Cano", which in English translation means: "Untouched, I am silent - Pluck me, and I sing sweetly."The instrument is in perfect condition.