Harpsichord strings

[Dave Doremus]

On Sat, 3 Feb 1996 DBHersh@aol.com wrote:

> this is a Nuepert Rameau Model. Would you really call one or two drops of pin
> tightener doping? An earlier response to this subject cautioned about any
> chemical coming into contact with the iron pins but these look like steel to
> me. the instrument is only about 30 years old. This instrument is in an
> institutional enviorment. Do any of you know a good source for Harpsicord
> wire and or parts.
>

I would call any chemical put in a harpsichord pin block doping. The
block is a integral part of the case and cannot be replaced. Shimming,
preferably with acid free, rag paper is much better. Neupert should still
be in business, I dont have the adress. Try the Instrument Workshop at
IWCembalo@aol.com for wire and parts. Does the instrument have leather or
delrin quills? brass or wound bass strings? It's probably not a great or
historically informed instrument, if you want a good concert harpsichord
you should check in to getting a better one. Any questions feel free to
e-mail me directly or check out the HPSCD-L.

Good luck,

Dave Doremus, RPT
dbd01@www.gnofn.org
New Orleans

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