Description

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.

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Tel: 01274 288100