TPW Hemsch French Double Harpsichord
Instrument conceived & designed by Marc Ducornet & Emmanuel DansetThis instrument is made in the grand tradition of the large French harpsichords of the 18th-century. Inspired by the surviving instruments of Henri Hemsch, the tone of our French Double is full of color and nuance, with a majestic bass. While the range of 63 notes permits performance of virtually the entire harpsichord repertoire, this instrument is obviously the best choice for playing the late French music. Our photograph shows the optional elegant Louis XVI-style table stand. |
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| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Range | 63 notes: FF-g''', transposable A392/A415/A440 |
| Disposition | 2x8´, 1x4´, buff stop levers in keywell |
| Wood | Case in lime Bentside in solid lime Oak wrestplank Bottom and lid in solid wood Swiss pine soundboard |
| Keyboard | Two reverse keyboards with ebony naturals, bone-slipped accidentals, pearwood arcades |
| Action | Traditional wooden jacks |
| Assembly | Braces either tongue and grooved, or dovetailed |
| Stand | Turned in beech, dismountable |
| Music desk | Traditional continuo desk |
| Dimensions | Length 237cm ~ Width 94cm ~ Depth of case 28cm |
| Weight | about 70kg |
| Instructions | Manual in English or
French full size paper drawing |
| Level of difficulty | Experienced to Professional |
| Standard version | Version 2, case assembled |
| Options | Version 3, soundboard
installed Version 4, all woodwork completed Louis XVI-style stand parts |
| Specifications subject to change without notice | |
From our series of Hemsch construction pictures: Gluing the 8' nut
