RENTAL HARPSICHORDS 2008

This list shows all the instruments. Between three and six are usually available for immediate rental. Please contact Colin to learn which these are, and to ask for full details.

 Where a transposer provides more than one pitch, these are indicated. Other instruments should be kept at one pitch: either 415 or 440. All instruments are either made by Colin Booth, or made by other named makers and fully refurbished by Colin.

2) Single-strung Italian harpsichord (after Domenicus Pisaurensis 1533).
Cedar finish. Dated 1993. C – c3; a = 415 / 440. £50

3) Large single-strung Italian, derived from same model.
Cedar finish. Dated 1991. GG - d3; a = 415 / a = 440. £50

4) Sassmann 1-manual harpsichord.
Semi-historical. Sturdy, and very useful. Walnut finish. Made in 1970s. AA - e3; 8’ + 8’ + 4’; 415/440. £50*

7) 1-manual harpsichord after anonymous English 18 th century original.
Green and grey. A grand but compact harpsichord by Stephen Wessel 1976, completely reworked, as new. GG – e3; 8’ + 8’ + 4’. A = 415 / 440. £80

10) Clavichord in walnut by Goble, 1970.
AA – e3. 8’. £50

13) 2-manual Flemish harpsichord, completed from John Storrs kit .
GG – e3. £95

15) 1-manual Franco-Flemish harpsichord, made 1984.
FF – d3. Elegant, black and gold. A = 415 / 440. £80

16) 2-manual Flemish harpsichord by Sassmann, almost as new.
GG/BB – d3. A = 415 / 440 . £110

18) English spinet after Keene and Bracklry by Peter Barnes.
GG – e3. Walnut. £50*

20) French 2-manual harpsichord after Taskin.
FF – f3; 8’+ 8’+ 8’ (leather) + 4’ + buff. 415 / 440. Completed by Colin Booth from Hubbard Kit. Green / grey. £110

21) Clavichord in walnut by Goble, 1972.
AA – e3. 8’ £50

23) Flemish 1-manual by Zuckermann 1973 in Walnut.
GG/BB – d3; 8’ + 4’ + buff. Retunable: 415 or 440 £60

25) 1-manual in oak by David Wright after Barton 1720.
GG/BB – d3. Retunable: 415 or 440 £80

27) 2-manual Flemish harpsichord from Zuckermann kit.
GG – d3; 8’ + 8’ + 4’ + buff; 415 / 440 £100(*)

28) 1-manual Flemish harpsichord from Zuckermann kit.
GG/BB – d3; 8’ + 8’ + buff; 415 / 440 £80

29) 1-manual Flemish harpsichord from Storrs kit.
GG – e3; 8’ + 8’ + buff; 415 or 440, beautiful decoration £85

30) 1-manual Flemish harpsichord by Peter Cloudesley 1976..
FF – f3; 8’ + 8’; 415 or 440 £70

Rental charges are payable in advance at the level shown, monthly by standing order, unless a different method is agreed. No VAT is to be added to any charges. An arrangement to rent an instrument for a minimum of one year is normally rewarded by a discount of approximately 5%. The minimum rental period is normally three months. Clients may rent more than one instrument in succession, although delivery-charges will be payable for each.

A initial delivery / installation charge is usually required, and will normally be the equivalent of one month’s rental-fee, plus an allowance for travel-costs. For example, a normal delivery to the London area will cost £120.

Servicing : a visit by the supplier will usually carry a charge equal to one month’s rental fee plus travelling expenses. An annual service will usually require 1- 2 hours’ work, depending upon the instrument. This service may not always be required. Servicing-work carried out by the supplier’s agent will be at the agent’s rate of charge. In London this is likely to be less than a visit by the supplier (due to the agent’s proximity), unless the supplier can combine the service with other work.