Bizzi Harpsichords

This magnificent French Double Manual Harpsichord after Goermans-Taskin was specially commissioned in 2023 for the renowned harpsichordist Jane Chapman to perform on during her recital at the same year’s London International Festival of Music . Click here to read The Guardian's review of the concert and this "showstopping harpsichord"! The original instruments upon which Bizzi has based his studies are amongst the most important known harpsichords. The Goermans-Taskin was originally a Flemish harpsichord that Taskin transformed (ravalement) into a great French instrument. Its bright and sonorous voice makes it particularly suitable for a wide repertoire and for large concert halls. Specification Compass: F 1 - G 5, 62 keys 2x 8'+4' stops and buff stop Transposition 415 - 440 Hz Case and lid: poplar, fir and beech Six beech legs screwed to the instrument, Louis XVI style Soundboard: red resonance spruce from Val di Fiemme Soundboard wood grain: Extra Fine Keyboard: spruce, ebony (diatonic keys) and bone (chromatic keys) Jacks: pear wood with delrin or celcon plectra Tuning pins: forged iron, historical type, with hole Strings: red brass, yellow brass and ancient-type iron Tortoiseshell decoration Gold-leaf bands and mouldings Rose and hinges made of bronze casting Dimensions: 237 x 92 x 31 cm Weight: 65 kg Extras: Matching adjustable bench High protection transport cover Leg bag Double gold leaf bands Complete soundboard decoration Louis XVI-style stand Decorated lid Tool box with tools and spare parts DVD Instruction Manual

Bizzi Continuo' harpsichord 2 x 8' stop. This inexpensive Italian harpsichord is designed according to typical XVII century Italian manufacturing principles. Designed to meet the requirements not only of schools and students but also of continuo performers, ensembles and Baroque orchestras. Its characterful sound, together with its small size and light weight, has made this one of the most popular models for those approaching the Baroque repertoire. Compass: G0 - E5, 58 notes Delivered with tool box and spare parts. Compass: G 1 - E 5, 58 keys 2 x 8' independent stops Transposition 415 - 440 Hz Case and lid: mahogany, poplar and beech 3 beech legs screwed to the instrument, in style Soundboard: red resonance spruce from Val di Fiemme Soundboard wood grain: Fine Keyboard: spruce, Italian boxwood (diatonic keys) and ebony (chromatic keys) Jacks: pear wood with delrin or celcon plectra Tuning pins: forged iron, historical type, with hole Strings: red brass and yellow brass Brush painting in two colours or natural wood Rose: carved wood Dimensions: 185 x 85 x 20 cm Weight: 33 kg The great Italian tradition in painting and decoration allows Bizzi to offer customers a large variety of finishing solutions, designed in accordance to individual tastes and wishes. For more details about this or any other Bizzi Harpsichord in our showrooms, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 01274 288100

A completely new range of keyboard kits for home assembly developed with Bizzi Harpsichords in conjunction with The Early Music Shop. This Bizzi Studio 2 Harpsichord Kit is designed for home assembly and is supplied with a fully assembled casework (including the soundboard and bridge) leaving the kit builder to complete the final construction. The kit is supplied with all the parts necessary, such as strings, jacks and registers to build this kit into a fully playable keyboard. However, the kit does not include glue, tools, clamps, varnish or paint, which are generally available from any good DIY store. The kit includes a fully comprehensive DVD (including parts list) which takes you through all the stages of construction step by step along with detailed text, as seen in the promotional video. Plus, we are always available for advice during construction and supply replacement parts, if required. Please note this instrument is supplied in kit form for home assembly. Bizzi Studio harpsichord. The most affordable harpsichord on the market! Excellent for students and continuo players! Fine Italianate sound, easily transportable. Available in different finishes, red, green, blue etc. Compass: B1 - D5, 52 notes Specification: Compass: B 1 - D 5, 52 keys Studio-Two: 2 x 8' stop plus buff stop Pitch: 415 Hz - 440 Hz Case and lid: poplar and beech 3 beech legs screwed to the instrument, in style Soundboard: red resonance spruce from Val di Fiemme Soundboard wood grain: Fine Keyboard: spruce, Italian boxwood (diatonic keys) and ebony (chromatic keys) Jacks: pear wood with delrin or celcon plectra Tuning pins: forged iron, historical type, with hole Strings: yellow brass Dimensions: 170 x 77 x 21 cm Weight: 25 kg OPTIONS Buff stop, single (included) Transposition 415 - 440 Hz (included) Adjustable bench, in style - click here High protection transport cover Bag for legs and music desk Bench bag

Hear this harpsichord: Your browser does not support the audio element. Your browser does not support the audio element. Your browser does not support the audio element. Compass G1 – e3 58 keys 2 x 8 foot stops + buff (lute) stop Transposition: 415 – 440 hz. Keyboard coverings: ebony (naturals) and bone (sharps) Case: poplar, lime, spruce, beech Jacks: pearwood with celcon or Delrin plectra Rose and hinges: bronze casting Sound board: highest quality spruce from Val di Fiemme (Stradivarius Valley) Size: 210x85x24 cm. Included: Matching adjustable bench Flemish paper decoration Two latin mottos in the lid High Protection Transport Cover Bag with spare parts and DVD (maintenance manual)

PO Ref. PO1141S Bizzi Continuo Harpsichord (Previously Owned) 2x8' register with transposition a415/440, buff stop, stand (Previously Owned). In excellent condition and fully serviced, refurbished and regularly tuned by our technician, Peter Barnes. Fully insured and tracked worldwide delivery available. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us. Bizzi Continuo' harpsichord 2 x 8' stop. This inexpensive Italian harpsichord is designed according to typical XVII century Italian manufacturing principles. Designed to meet the requirements not only of schools and students but also of continuo performers, ensembles and Baroque orchestras. Its characterful sound, together with its small size and light weight, has made this one of the most popular models for those approaching the Baroque repertoire. Compass: G0 - E5, 58 notes Delivered with tool box and spare parts. Compass: G 1 - E 5, 58 keys 2 x 8' independent stops Transposition 415 - 440 Hz Case and lid: mahogany, poplar and beech 3 beech legs screwed to the instrument, in style Soundboard: red resonance spruce from Val di Fiemme Soundboard wood grain: Fine Keyboard: spruce, Italian boxwood (diatonic keys) and ebony (chromatic keys) Jacks: pear wood with delrin or celcon plectra Tuning pins: forged iron, historical type, with hole Strings: red brass and yellow brass Brush painting in two colours or natural wood Rose: carved wood Dimensions: 185 x 85 x 20 cm Weight: 33 kg

Bizzi Bentside Spinet 1x8' stop, buff stop and stand This spinet has a gracious shape with a sweet and round sound, probably due to a particular position of the wrest plank bridge which gives this instrument a sort of “virginal” timbre. The “Goujon 1753” is an ideal instrument for ensemble music both for its wide specific repertoire and for the important musical literature of the north European Countries. Thanks to its good mechanical functioning and wide keyboard, this spinet is also recommendable for student who want to begin harpsichord studies. Delivered with tool box and spare parts. Compass: F 1 - F 5, 61 keys 1 x 8' stop with buff stop Transposition 415 - 440 Hz Case and lid: poplar, lime and beech 3 beech legs screwed to the instrument, in style Soundboard: red resonance spruce from Val di Fiemme Soundboard wood grain: Extra Fine Keyboard: spruce, Italian boxwood (diatonic keys) and ebony (chromatic keys) Jacks: pear wood with delrin or celcon plectra Tuning pins: forged iron, historical type, with hole Strings: red brass, yellow brass and ancient-type iron Brush painting in two colours or natural wood Rose: carved wood Dimensions: 178 x 65 x 23 cm Weight: 22 kg The great Italian tradition in painting and decoration allows Bizzi to offer customers a large variety of finishing solutions, designed in accordance to individual tastes and wishes. For more details about this or any other Bizzi Harpsichord in our showrooms, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 01274 288100

Bizzi Studio harpsichord. The most affordable harpsichord on the market! Excellent for students and continuo players! Fine Italianate sound, easily transportable. Available in different finishes, red, green, blue etc. Compass: B1 - D5, 52 notes Delivered with tool box and spare parts. Compass: B 1 - D 5, 52 keys Studio-Two: 2 x 8' stop plus buff stop Pitch: 415 Hz - 440 Hz Case and lid: poplar and beech 3 beech legs screwed to the instrument, in style Soundboard: red resonance spruce from Val di Fiemme Soundboard wood grain: Fine Keyboard: spruce, Italian boxwood (diatonic keys) and (chromatic keys) Jacks: pearwood with delrin or celcon plectra Tuning pins: forged iron, historical type, with hole Strings: yellow brass Brush painting in two colours with Volute decoration on exterior Dimensions: 170 x 77 x 21 cm Weight: 25 kg Included: Matching adjustable bench Rose decoration Italian Volute flower decoration on the exterior sides High protection Transport cover Leg bag Tool box, including tools and spare parts DVD Instruction Manual

French single 'Blanchet' 2 x 8' stops. This harpsichord is based upon the XVIII century French manufacturing tradition and particularly that of the Blanchet family. This is a versatile harpsichord, with a strong and brilliant sound suitable for most professional uses. Compass: F0 - F5, 61 notes Compass: F 1 - F 5, 61 keys 2 x 8' independent stops and buff stop Transposition 415 - 440 Hz Case and lid: poplar, fir and beech 6 beech legs screwed to the instrument, Louis XVI style Soundboard: red resonance spruce from Val di Fiemme Soundboard wood grain: Extra Fine Keyboard: spruce, ebony (diatonic keys) and bone (chromatic keys) Jacks: pear wood with delrin or celcon plectra Tuning pins: forged iron, historical type, with hole Strings: red brass, yellow brass and ancient-type iron Brush painting in two colours Gold-leaf bands and mouldings Rose and hinges made of bronze casting Dimensions: 223 x 92 x 24 cm Weight: 55 kg For more details about this or any other Bizzi Harpsichord in our showrooms, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 01274 288100