Peeter Talve. Harpsichords and Clavichords.

Harpsichord after Andreas Ruckers

In the history of instrument making there are a few names that stand above the rest, and Ruckers is one of them. This instrument is very closely based on Andreas Ruckers harpsichord made in 1637. This is an exquisite, lovely instrument, with the full, penetrating sound found in the best Flemish harpsichords. It is disposed with two 8' choirs or 8' and 4' choirs, with buff stop on the longer 8'. The range is GG-ddd, enough to tackle most of J.S.Bach, for whose music this harpsichord is nearly ideal. The instrument is finished with an enameled exterior, and Flemish printed papers on the interior surfaces. The rack-guided keyboard has ebony naturals and bone or boxwood covered maple sharps. Its size and weight make it easily transported.

No other harpsichord is as well known as the Flemish harpsichord. In the history of harpsichord making, the most revered were built by the Ruckers and Couchet families.

The combination of richness, directness, and nobleness of sound make these instruments ideal for a wide variety of literature.

Flemish harpsichords offered here come with non painted soundboard, painted case with gold bands, printed papers and a simple pedestal stand. They can be decorated in a variety of styles: with Flemish printed papers adorning the lid and faux marble exteriors, as well as flemish style soundboard painting.

		Main Workshop Instruments - Ruckers - Hemsch - Vater - Bentside Spinet - Clavichord Contacts
	Harpsichord after Andreas Ruckers In the history of instrument making there are a few names that stand above the rest, and Ruckers is one of them. This instrument is very closely based on Andreas Ruckers harpsichord made in 1637. This is an exquisite, lovely instrument, with the full, penetrating sound found in the best Flemish harpsichords. It is disposed with two 8' choirs or 8' and 4' choirs, with buff stop on the longer 8'. The range is GG-ddd, enough to tackle most of J.S.Bach, for whose music this harpsichord is nearly ideal. The instrument is finished with an enameled exterior, and Flemish printed papers on the interior surfaces. The rack-guided keyboard has ebony naturals and bone or boxwood covered maple sharps. Its size and weight make it easily transported. No other harpsichord is as well known as the Flemish harpsichord. In the history of harpsichord making, the most revered were built by the Ruckers and Couchet families. The combination of richness, directness, and nobleness of sound make these instruments ideal for a wide variety of literature. Flemish harpsichords offered here come with non painted soundboard, painted case with gold bands, printed papers and a simple pedestal stand. They can be decorated in a variety of styles: with Flemish printed papers adorning the lid and faux marble exteriors, as well as flemish style soundboard painting.