Keyboard & Percussion

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

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

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. 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.

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

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. PO0988S Bizzi Bentside Spinet “Goujon 1753” (Previously Owned) 2004 with lid painting, transposition A415/A440, buff stop, stand and tool kit. In excellent condition and almost like new. Fully serviced and refurbished by Richard Taylor prior to despatch. Fully tracked and insured delivery worldwide available. 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. About the Bizzi Bentside Spinet 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

This fortepiano is after an original by Walter & Sohn, c.1805. It is expertly crafted by world-renowned maker Paul McNulty. His instruments are famous for their performance quality and are housed in the most prestigious concert halls, opera houses and educational institutions. This fortepiano has a five and half octave range from FF to c4. It has a moderator and sustaining knee levers. This instrument is highly attractive and is made from walnut. Dimensions: 221cm x 108cm x 32cm (approx.) Weight: 97kg (approx.) Padded transportation cover, leg bag and flight case complete with heavy duty wheels included. About Walter & Sohn Anton Walter (1752-1826), who had the title Chamber Organ Builder and Instrument Maker in Vienna , was considered to be the most famous fortepiano maker of his time. His improvements in the Viennese pianoforte action remained the standard for many years. He built about 700 instruments which were praised for their quality by many famous musicians including Mozart, who bought a Walter in 1782, and Beethoven, who nearly succeeded in buying one in 1802. According to Mozart’s son Carl: Most remarkable is the wing-shaped Pianoforte for which my father had a special preference to such a degree that he not only wanted to have it in his study all the time, but exclusively used this and no other instrument in all his concerts, regardless of whether they took place in court, in the palaces of noblemen or in theatres or other public places. Walter was born near Stuttgart in 1752 and became active in Vienna in the early 1770’s. In 1800 his stepson joined the company and the firm name was changed to Anton Walter & Sohn . Apart from extending the keyboard range, all basic proportions and tonal concepts were retained until his death 1826.

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

The Early Music Shop's large sized bodhran in an indigo finish. This fixed 18" x 3.5" bodhran is made of mulberry wood and goatskin. Includes a tipper.