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Flemish Double-Manual Harpsichord Kit
![[Flemish Double-Manual Harpsichord]](/graphics/FD56ZHI.jpg)
The harpsichords built by the Ruckers family were famous throughout Europe in the 16th through the 18th centuries. Their clear and precise sound was as much admired then as now. The Flemish Double's range of 56 notes covers all of Bach's works, and its clarity of tone suits his contrapuntal style. This is probably our most versatile instrument, as it is easy to transport and useful for the entire body of early keyboard music.
![[Flemish Double-Manual Harpsichord]](/graphics/FD56ZHI-K2.jpg)
Specifications |
| Disposition |
2x8', 1x4', buff; stop levers in keywell |
| Range |
56+1 notes: GG-d3, transposable A415/A440 without loss of top d''' |
| Dimensions |
length 86.6"; width 33.86"; depth of case 10.24" |
| Weight |
about 143 lbs |
| Action |
two reverse keyboards with ebony naturals, bone-slipped sharps
and pearwood arcades; brown delrin jacks |
| Wood |
case in lime or basswood; oak wrestplank; bottom and lid in solid wood; spruce soundboard |
| Assembly |
braces tongue and grooved or dovetailed |
| Stand |
turned in oak, dismountable |
| Music Desk |
in oak, angle adjustable |
| Instructions |
manual in English with photographs; full-size
mylar drawing (for Stage 2; paper for Stages 3 or 4) |
| Level of difficulty |
Some Experience |
| Options |
- Stage 2, case assembled, reverse keyboards
- Stage 3, soundboard installed (with ZHI rose)
- Stage 4, woodwork complete (with ZHI rose)
- Stage 5, playing, undecorated (with ZHI rose)
- Traditional bone keyboards (all stages)
- Wooden jacks
- Three registers
- Swiss pine soundboard
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