Yes! Of course, it is only single strung, so there is much less pressure on the soundboard than there would be in double or triple strung instrument. It is therefore, relatively, quite a resonant beast!
I didn't make it - Colin Booth did, and he has been making harpsichords for more than 30 years! You can visit his website if you are interested to learn more. Best wishes,
I don't think you can, James. Colin has retired from harpsichord building now. But I do know that Peter Barnes has Colin's plans. He has a website and you might persuade him to make you one. Best wishes,
I don't know, Max. But Colin Booth, who is play5iing and who made the instrument has retired from making harpsichords, after many years. He has his own channel now, so you should ask him
I suspect you are right, but I don't know for sure..but I have asked Colin. He is on holiday this week, but he will reply when he is back. Thank you for your informed critique..interesting. PS I have one of Colin's instruments which is undamped at least in the treble end of the 8'
Performing a beautiful piece on top of another harpsichord is peak art!
Une sonorité superbe, céleste.
Un instrument magnifique.
Fine ancient analogue plugged string keyboard and very soulful played suitable composition on it. 🎹
Magnificent presentation of music and instrument - quite enchanting!
Fantastic sounds..🎼🎶🎵.
Bravo 👏👏👏 beautiful relax instrument.
Absolutely...yes.Bravo 🎼🎶🎵👏👏👏
Nicely made instrument. I built one some years ago but had great difficulty with the plectra as they are so short and stiff. Never did play well.
What temperament is this tuned in? Quarter-comma meantone? (at least sounds like it)
THAT'S a lot of sound coming out of a small package
Yes! Of course, it is only single strung, so there is much less pressure on the soundboard than there would be in double or triple strung instrument. It is therefore, relatively, quite a resonant beast!
The bass struggles a bit mid range is really good
Delicious
where did you learn to make that
I didn't make it - Colin Booth did, and he has been making harpsichords for more than 30 years! You can visit his website if you are interested to learn more.
Best wishes,
Adults can have toys too
I'd like to hear one dropped maybe an octave, to be a little easier on my old ears.
I’d love to own one of these. Where can I browse them online?
I don't think you can, James. Colin has retired from harpsichord building now. But I do know that Peter Barnes has Colin's plans. He has a website and you might persuade him to make you one. Best wishes,
Kits were available at one time in Toledo, Spain.
lovely sound. most of octavines sound too much crispy and hirritating, this is sweet and lovely
Any of these for sale in the United States ???
I don't think so...
I think the air texture would be different at the time of the original instrument so maybe it sounded a lot different.
Bravissimo?? Quanto costa questa spinetta?? La voglio!!
I don't know, Max. But Colin Booth, who is play5iing and who made the instrument has retired from making harpsichords, after many years.
He has his own channel now, so you should ask him
I suspect you are right, but I don't know for sure..but I have asked Colin. He is on holiday this week, but he will reply when he is back.
Thank you for your informed critique..interesting.
PS I have one of Colin's instruments which is undamped at least in the treble end of the 8'
sorry, meant 4'
Yes, you are right - only the bottom octave is damped
@@clementmatchett On mine, none of the strings are damped.