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Specifications
 Range:
63 notes, 5 octaves, FF-g3 chromatic (low pitch position),
transposing one semitone (a’ = 392-415 Hz - recommended -
or a’ = 415-440 Hz)
Disposition:
2 x 8', 1 x 4', upper manual slides in to engage dogs on lower
manual, buff stop on lower manual, handstops, Delrin jacks
& plectra
Decoration:
The instrument is painted a dark slate blue on the outside
and a complementary white inside, gilded mouldings and bands.
It is supported by a blue-painted trestle stand. It
has a beautiful French-style soundboard painting by Sheridan
Germann.
Soundboard
painting detail
Dimensions:
length 7' 8"; width 38"
 Description:
In view of the soundboard painting, we have dropped the pitch
to one whole tone below modern pitch (a' = 392 Hz).
(Although it sounds well at either a’ = 415/440 or a’ = 392/415,
keeping it at the lower pitch decreases the stress on the
case substantially and slows the process of distortion.)
As an adjunct to
the package of repairs for this instrument, we are prepared to
reconfigure the action to transpose two semitones which will enable it
to play at a' = 440 Hz. At its new, lower pitch it has a full, clear
sound.
Although it
displays minor distortion we feel structural repairs are not called
for. There are four soundboard cracks that deserve to be repaired.
There are also a number of minor cracks which we do not recommend
fixing.
The buyer should be
prepared to provide humidification during dry seasons.
The offering price
includes minor structural work, restringing and a complete renewal of
the action in Delrin jacks and plectra. It will leave the shop
functioning as a new instrument. The buyer could opt for wooden jacks
at extra cost.
Additional soundboard painting
detail
Besides, one does
not often get a chance to own a soundboard painting by Sheridan
Germann and this one is a delight. This is a lovely, well-preserved
instrument with a proven track record. It will serve well in any
capacity: solo, continuo, living room, public performance.
(BC-1) Under agreement
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