1978 William Mitchell Me Fecit Harpsichord | Used

1978 William Mitchell Me Fecit Harpsichord

William Mitchell is known in harpsichord circles as a British maker who has built historic-style instruments and hosted events for the British Harpsichord Society. He has made Franco-Flemish (Ruckers/Hemsch-type) instruments in the late 20th century.

Maker: William Mitchell, England
Date of Manufacture: 1978 ("WILLIAM MITCHELL ME FECIT ANNO 1978").
Style: Flemish - modeled after 17th-century Ruckers instruments, which were the hallmark of Flemish harpsichord building.
Keyboard: Single manual with naturals in dark wood and sharps in lighter bone or ivory-like material, a traditional Flemish color inversion.

Disposition:
8′ + 8′ or 8′ + 4′ (two choirs of strings, possibly with a buff stop).
The stop levers might be on the left or above the keyboard.

For the Baroque enthusiasts in desire of collecting a classic piece of history, this Harpsichord is in good condition with some needed repair, the soundboard has a few hairline cracks, and a refelting is needed. Please call if interested in this instrument for more information on the condition.

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