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Double-manual harpsichord.

Technical description: Double-manual English harpsichord with venetian swell. Compass 60notes F₁,G₁ - F₆ [FF,GG - f''']. Three sets of strings, 2 × 8-ft (dogleg), 1 × 4-ft, lute stop on upper 8-ft. Two pedals, left operates machine stop, right operates venetian swell. String lengths (plucking points): F₆ 133 (54), C₆ 170 (62), F₅ 255 (74), C₅ 344 (82), F₄ 524 (95), C₄ 701 (104), F₃ 1006 (119), C₃ 1232 (130), F₂ 1522 (147), C₂ 1723 (160), F₁ 1862 (175). Repair History: Restored by Arnold Dolmetsch in 1898.

  • Date:
    1766
  • Maker:
    Shudi, Burkat [Person]
  • Collection:
    University of Edinburgh
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  • Place of production:
    London/England
  • Hornbostel-Sachs classification:314.122-6-8
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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:314.122-6-8
  • Repository:University of Edinburgh
  • Measurements:2470