Keyboards for Hire

PO Ref. PO1260S 3 Stop Positive Organ with Regal, 2' Principal, 4' Gedackt, 8' Regal, by Richard Burrows, Huddersfield, 1976, with electric bellow driven organ (240v), fully refurbished and in excellent condition. Fully insured and tracked delivery worldwide available. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Stephen Robinson Spinet after Thomas Hitchcock with stand (no. 27) based on Thomas Hitchcock's spinet in the Russell Collection, Edinburgh University. Dated 2021, this is a brand new instrument straight from Stephen's workshop in England, beautifully hand-crafted from solid woods throughout and with stunning attention to detail. This spinet is made along traditional lines but with the added benefit of being transposing (playing at a440 and a415). Five octave compass GG-g3; 61 notes. One set of strings, 8'. Case exterior veneered in walnut; interior veneered in figured walnut with ash herringbone inlay like the original. Includes turned walnut stand based on an original Hitchcock stand. The keyboard has ebony naturals and bone-topped ebony sharps. For more details or information about this spinet, please do not hesitate to contact us. Supplied with maintenance kit, full set of strings and tuning hammer. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 01274 288100

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 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

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

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)

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. 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. 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

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

Italian harpsichord 'Giusti 1679'. This instrument is inspired by the original harpsichord built in 1679 by Giovan Battista Giusti in the Tagliavini Collection. Its sound is full, and warmer than many Italian harpsichords making it particularly suitable for a wide solo repertoire as well as a continuo instrument. Compass (extended): G0 - E5, 58 notes Delivered with tool box and spare parts. Compass: G 1 - E 5, 58 keys 2 x 8' plus Buff Stop independent stops Transposition 415 - 440 Hz Case and lid: poplar, fir and beech Italian Type Stand - Giusti 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 and yellow brass Brush painting in two colours or natural wood Rose: carved wood Dimensions: 230 x 87 x 21 cm Weight: 40 kg For more details about this or any other Bizzi Harpsichord at our Saltaire showroom, 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-One: 1 x 8' stop plus buff stop Pitch: 415 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 Brush painting in two colours Dimensions: 170 x 77 x 21 cm Weight: 25 kg OPTIONS Buff stop, single (included) Transposition 415 - 440 Hz Personalized decoration Adjustable bench, in style High protection transport cover Bag for legs and music desk Bench bag For more details about this or any other Bizzi Harpsichord at our Saltaire showroom, 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

PO Ref. PO0382S Double Fretted Clavichord after Hubert made from a kit by The Paris Workshop (Previously Owned). Professionally assembled and in excellent condition with matching cabriole leg stand and lid. The case work and stand are made entirely from solid wild cherry wood. Fully serviced and regularly tuned by Peter Barnes. TPW Double Fretted Clavichord with 51 notes: C-d''', A415, double strung The clavichord is without doubt the most expressive keyboard instrument and this Double-fretted version would have to be one of the most delightful instruments to play. The mechanism is very simple: The brass tangents are set in the ends of each key and strike the pairs of strings as well as determine their speaking length The Double-fretted Clavichord shares strings throughout much of its compass, which makes it easier to tune and very portable SPECIFICATIONS Range 51 notes: C-d''', A415, double strung Wood Case in cherry Swiss pine soundboard Keyboard Boxwood naturals and fruitwood accidentals Dimensions Length 127cm ~ Width 36cm ~ Depth of case 11cm Weight 18kg Stand Matching cabriole leg stand Spare strings are available from The Early Music Shop and sold separately on 10m coils. Please search our website for details of EMS Music Wire. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO Ref. PO1499S Extremely rare double manual harpsichord after the 1745 Dulcken in the Smithsonian, by Robert and Andrea Goble 1974 (Previously Owned), in excellent structural and visual condition with hand-painted and lacquered finish. Fully serviced, revoiced and restored by our technician prior to despatch. Previously owned by the Goble family. FF-g3, 2x 8’, 1x 4’ lute, buff stop Transposing a415/440 Turned baluster style stand and folding integral music desk Blackwood naturals and ivory topped sharps

PO Ref. PO1444S Double Manual Harpsichord after Pascal Taskin, 1769 with 2 x 8 foot registers, a 4 foot register and buff stop. Built from a Hubbard kit and in excellent condition, this harpsichord has been fully serviced, refurbished and revoiced by our keyboard technician, Peter Barnes. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO Ref. PO0993S Double Manual Harpsichord 16+8+4 by Christopher Barlow (Previously Owned) in excellent condition. F ully serviced and revoiced by our technician Peter Barnes prior to despatch. Stop pedals from left to right: 1. 16' stop. Down and left = with buff Down and right = without buff 2. Lower manual 8' pedal works as 16' 3. Lower manual 4' 4. Couples lower and upper manuals 5. Upper manual lute stop. 6. Upper 8' stop. (Use either 5 or 6) Adjusted by Peter Barnes in June 2023. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO Ref. PO1457S Morley 5 Octave Clavichord with turned legs (Previously Owned) and in excellent condition. Fully serviced, refurbished and regularly tuned by our technician, Peter Barnes, prior to despatch. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO Ref. PO1458S Very rare Portative Organ (2ft) by Early Music Shop (Previously Owned) in almost 'like new' condition. Fully serviced and refurbished by our keyboard technician prior to despatch. The EMS 2ft portative has a compass of two octaves C-cc which is entirely chromatic. It has a reservoir and a separate feeder which can be operated either with the left hand or a piece of string attached to a foot pedal giving uninterrupted wind. Disposition: C - c'' (25 notes). Fully chromatic. Dimensions (without bellows): 46cm x 31cm x 94cm Weight (with pipe work): 26kg For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO ref. PO1541S Rare and sought after Roland C-50 Digital Harpsichord in excellent condition. Worldwide delivery available.

PO Ref. PO1479S Single Manual Flemish Harpsichord made from Zuckermann Kit (Previously Owned) with buff stop and tuned to a440. Thoroughly overhauled by Andrew Wooderson including complete re-decoration, re-voicing and stringing with Rose wire. Currently at A440 pitch but could be tuned to A415 or converted to transpose at modest cost Disposition 1x8', 1x4', buff stop Range B-D, a440 Dimensions length 196cm; width 80cm Weight approx 45kg Action Standard keyboard with ebony sharps, pearwood arcades; 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 dismountable For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO Ref. PO1364S Single Manual Flemish Harpsichord made from Zuckermann Kit (Previously Owned) with buff stop and transposition a415/440. In like new condition, having been fully serviced, repapered, refurbished and revoiced by our keyboard technician, Peter Barnes. Disposition 1x8', 1x4', buff stop Range B-D, transposable A415/A440 Dimensions length 196cm; width 80cm Weight approx 45kg Action Standard keyboard with ebony sharps, pearwood arcades; 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 dismountable Music Desk angle adjustable For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO Ref. PO1487S Single Manual Harpsichord by Arnold Dolmetsch (Previously Owned) in excellent condition. Fully serviced, refurbished and regularly tuned by our keyboard technician, Peter Barnes, prior to despatch. Fully tracked and insured delivery worldwide available. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO Ref. PO1295S Single Manual Harpsichord by Perkins & Gotto after Thomas Barton, 1709 (Previously Owned) in excellent condition with folding tripod stand. Fully serviced, re-strung and regularly tuned by our keyboard technician, Richard Taylor. Fully tracked and insured delivery worldwide available. This rare single manual harpsichord from a kit by Perkins & Gotto of Norwich, after Thomas Barton 1709, was specially-built for Harrogate College in 1980. The majority of the instrument's manufacture was carried out by Gotto & Perkins, except for the fitting of wrestpins, as well as the stringing and tuning upon completion of the kit. Tuning hammer and stringing schedule included. Disposition 2x8', buff stop, Flemish registers (via stops) Range 59 notes: G1–D6 Dimensions length 205cm; width 86cm; depth of case 28cm; height of keyboard from floor 71cm Weight approx. 50kg Action conventional keyboard with pearwood naturals, black sharps and pearwood arcades; delrin jacks Wood case in tulipwood; oak wrestplank; bottom and lid in solid wood; spruce soundboard Assembly braces tongue and grooved or dovetailed Stand dismountable Music Desk dismountable For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Stool for Bentside Spinet after Hitchcock by Stephen Robinson made from solid walnut.

PO Ref. PO1478S Peter Whale unfretted clavichord with stand, in excellent condition. Tuned and service by our keyboard technician Peter Barnes prior to despatch. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments at our Saltaire showroom, please do not hesitate to contact us.