Rental Instruments
French double harpsichord
FF-f''' (61 notes)
2x8', 4', buff stop
A392/415/440
Strung in Voss iron and Zuckermann brass
French double manual harpsichord built in 2012 by Thomas Bowers from a Hubbard Taskin kit. With a wide range of tone colors and stop combinations, this versatile instrument is suitable for any solo or ensemble repertoire from the Baroque.
Italian harpsichord
C/E-c''' (45 notes with short octave)
1x8'
A415/440
Internally mounted microphone
Strung in Malcolm Rose brass
Italian harpsichord built in 2009 by Thomas Bowers after the 1665 Ridolfi housed in the Smithsonian. Bright, punchy, and highly portable, this harpsichord makes a great continuo instrument, particularly for early Italian repertoire. With an internally mounted microphone, it can be amplified easily for the studio or the stage.
Reed organ
FF-f''' (61 notes)
A440
Octave couplers
Early 20th century Cornish & Co reed organ restored and tuned by Thomas Bowers in 2010. This instrument has served in a number of settings, from the recording studio to the film set.