Description

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.

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Tel: 01274 288100