This harpsichord is based on the
designs of Andreas Rückers, a great Flemish 17th century instrument
maker. The main model is a single-manual harpsichord made by Iohannes Couchet in
1645.
The original compass C – c’’’
with a short octave bass has been enlarged to C – f’’’ (chromatic) The
keyboard has bone topped naturals and ebony sharps according to Flemish
tradition.
(The harpsichord on the
picture has been decorated by Ingrid Maria Jacobsson, Gräsmyr.)