TPW Hemsch French Double Harpsichord Kit by The Paris Workshop
The TPW Hemsch French Double Harpsichord Kit - 63 notes: FF-g''', transposable A392/A415/A440
In the standard kit the case arrives already assembled with its wrestplank, liners, and bracing in place. The bridges and ribs must be glued to the soundboard after fitting to the case and thinning it. The soundboard and hitchpin rails have to be glued into the case. The remaining woodwork consists of gluing on the bottom, fitting the lid and assembling the music desk and the stand. After the decoration of the case exterior, your instrument is complete. The kit includes a standard harpsichord stand.
Disposition: 2x8', 1x4' buff.
Range: 63 notes: FF-g'''
Transposition: A392/A415/A440
Dimensions: Length 237cm; Width 94 cm; Depth of case 28cm
Harpsichord Kit Options:
Version 2, casework assembled (wrest plank veneered and drilled)
Version 3, soundboard installed (with rose)
Version 4, all woodwork completed (with rose)
Optional Louis XVI-style stand parts instead of standard harpsichord stand.
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| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Range | 63 notes: FF-g''', transposable A392/A415/A440 |
| Disposition | 2x8´, 1x4´, buff stop levers in keywell |
| Wood | Case in lime Bentside in solid lime Oak wrestplank Bottom and lid in solid wood Swiss pine soundboard |
| Keyboard | Two reverse keyboards with ebony naturals, bone-slipped accidentals, pearwood arcades |
| Action | Traditional wooden jacks |
| Assembly | Braces either tongue and grooved, or dovetailed |
| Stand | Turned in beech, dismountable |
| Music desk | Traditional continuo desk |
| Dimensions | Length 237cm ~ Width 94cm ~ Depth of case 28cm |
| Weight | about 70kg |
| Instructions | Manual in English or French full size paper drawing |
| Level of difficulty | Experienced to Professional |
| Standard version | Version 2, case assembled |
| Options |
Version 3, soundboard installed Version 4, all woodwork completed Louis XVI-style stand parts |
| Specifications subject to change without notice | |