Here is a list of Instruments available for Film and Stage Hire which can be collected from Frome, Somerset, or delivered to your location: Prices by negotiation.
Italian Virginals, popular across Europe c.1540-1690:
A fully playing reproduction virginals which is tuned to modern pitch, but can be tuned to Baroque pitch is required.
Size:
Furthur details and recordings on my home page.
Italian Harpsichord, common across Europe c.1530-1750
Reproduction Italian Harpsichord in full playing order, can be tuned to Modern or Baroque pitch or used as a silent keyboard. Further case decoration by negotiation.
Dimensions are 190cm long, 81cm wide and 23cm high. The stands are 65cm high.
More details on my home page.
Reproduction English Harpsichord Popular in UK c.1700-1800.
English Harpsichord after Thomas Hitckcock 1725 in full working order. Currently tuned to modern pitch but can be tuned to a=415 or used as a silent keyboard.
Polished walnut case with decorative hinges and turned stand. 215cm long x 95cm wide x 102 high.
More photographs and recordings on my home page.
German Grand Piano exported to England in 1913. Found in wealthy domestic settings all over the world c.1900-1960's and in churches and clubs to the present day. An ideal piano for anyone who can't afford a Steinway!
Mid/large size Boudoir Grand Piano made by the well respected firm Richard Lipp, in the heyday of German piano manufacture. This piano is in good playing condition and has a lighter action and more transparent sound than a modern grand piano. It has a polished walnut case and characterful music desk and 'clumpy' legs.
This piano is 203cm long, 150cm wide and stands 102cm high with the lid down.
Available for hire from £500 plus transport and tuning.
Lipp Grand Piano.mp3