Spinets

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

TPW Italian Virginal Kit by The Paris Workshop - supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW Italian Virginal Kit 56+1 notes: GG–d''', transposable A392/A415/A440 , in version 1 with lid, flap, music desk and turned stand The Italian Virginal is our latest design, inspired by an unusual original instrument from the early 18th century with an inset keyboard. The characteristic virginal tone emanating from the extra enclosed space at the right hand of the keyboard truly envelops the player. (There is a tool box at the corresponding left hand of the keyboard.) The case is of “false inner-outer” construction with the inner natural maple veneers contrasted against the painted lime exterior. We have increased the versatility for modern players by fitting a fully chromatic keyboard, and allowing for transposition both up to A440 without the loss of the top note, and down to A392. This is a most interesting instrument to build and play, and very suitable for musicians of all standards to explore the repertoire. The photograph shows the prototype with cherry inner veneers. Spinet Kit Options: Version 1 standard, ready to assemble For more details about this or any other kit from The Paris Workshop, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 01274 288100 SPECIFICATIONS Range 56+1 notes: GG–d''', transposable A392/A415/A440 Disposition 1x8´, no buff Wood Case in lime, lid and bottom in poplar Inner case veneers in maple Swiss pine soundboard Bridge, nut, music desk & lid stick in cherry Beech stand Keyboard Boxwood naturals and fruitwood accidentals Action Traditional wooden jacks working in boxguide Stand Turned, demountable Dimensions Length 168cm ~ Width 57cm ~ Depth of case 21cm Weight about 20kg Instructions Manual in English full size paper drawing Level of difficulty Suitable for beginners Standard version Version 1, ready for assembly Specifications subject to change without notice

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

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

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

TPW Spinet Kit after Delin School by The Paris Workshop - supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW Spinet Kit after Delin School - 56+1 notes: GG-d''', transposable A415/A440 without the loss of d''' The Spinet was inspired by an original instrument dated 1770, built by Albertus Delin (1712-1771) in Tournai and now preserved in the Brussels Musical Instrument Museum. We have slightly modified the original specification to provide a 56-note keyboard which allows transposition to A440 without the loss of the top note. This model was originally intended to be only available as a finished instrument, but as we proceeded with the development of the prototypes, we found it ideal as a kit for many reasons. The ease of construction and the low price assist the first-time builder, and for a player beginning to explore the fascinating world of early keyboards, here is an instrument with good tone, pleasant touch, and a keyboard compass sufficient for perhaps 90% of the repertoire. Spinet Kit Options: Version 1 standard, ready to assemble Version 1 with Option 1 - Flap on the keyboard, Mouldings to the top of the case & Turned legs (3) Version 1 with Option 2 - Reverse keyboard with arcades Version 1 with Option 1 & 2 - Flap on the keyboard, Mouldings to the top of the case, Turned legs (3) & Reverse keyboard with arcades For more details about this or any other kit from The Paris Workshop, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 01274 288100 SPECIFICATIONS Range 56+1 notes: GG-d''', transposable A415/A440 without the loss of d''' Disposition 1x8´, no buff Wood Case in poplar or similar, Swiss pine soundboard Keyboard Simple keyboard with maple naturals and fruitwood accidentals Action Traditional wooden jacks Stand Three square tapered legs legs screw into case bottom Dimensions Length 165cm ~ Width 60cm ~ Depth of case 19cm Weight about 17kg Instructions Manual in English, French or German with sketches full size paper drawing Level of difficulty Suitable for beginners Standard version Version 1, ready for assembly Options Reverse keyboard Flap on the keyboard Mouldings to the top of the case Turned legs (3) Specifications subject to change without notice