TPW Delin Spinet
Instrument conceived & designed by Marc Ducornet & Emmanuel DansetOur Spinet was inspired by an original instrument dated 1770, built by Albertus Delin (1712-1771) in Tournai and now preserved in the Brussels Musical Instrument Museum. We have slightly modified the original specification to provide a 56-note keyboard which allows transposition to A440 without the loss of the top note. This model was originally intended to be only available as a finished instrument, but as we proceeded with the development of the prototypes, we found it ideal as a kit for many reasons. The ease of construction and the low price assist the first-time builder, and for a player beginning to explore the fascinating world of early keyboards, here is an instrument with good tone, pleasant touch, and a keyboard compass sufficient for perhaps 90% of the repertoire. |
SPECIFICATIONS | |
Range | 56+1 notes: GG-d''', transposable A415/A440 without the loss of d''' |
Disposition | 1x8´, no buff |
Wood | Case in poplar or similar, Swiss pine soundboard |
Keyboard | Simple keyboard with maple naturals and fruitwood accidentals |
Action | Traditional wooden jacks |
Stand | Three square tapered legs legs screw into case bottom |
Dimensions | Length 165cm ~ Width 60cm ~ Depth of case 19cm |
Weight | about 17kg |
Instructions | Manual in English, French
or German with sketches full size paper drawing |
Level of difficulty | Suitable for beginners |
Standard version | Version 1, ready for assembly |
Options | Reverse keyboard |
Specifications subject to change without notice |
From our series of Delin construction sketches: Cutaway view of completed keyboard