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Detail of the nymphs and gold
decoration in the RWC Ottavino Spinet |
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Spinet Kits
The same instruments are offered in kit form for home assembly.
Our Spinet Kits build into ones of the finest instruments we have produced to
date.
As in the finished, only the highest quality materials are
used throughout.
The price includes the license to build one instrument for
private use.
A fully dimensioned plan and instruction manual take the builder through the
construction of the instrument in a clear and concise manner, with 'step by
step' photographs further illustrating each stage.
All the kits Include
free access to our customer 'Helpline' should you need any advice on
construction, setting-up or playing.
The RWC 8' English Bentside Spinet Kit. Carefully selected seasoned
timbers are used throughout so assembly can begin immediately. 'Swiss' pine for
the soundboard is supplied planked, jointed and sanded to a thickness of only
2mm. The solid walnut casework sides have pre-cut mitred ends for accurate
jointing and most importantly the bentside is supplied pre-bent and cleverly
held to shape in a special jig. Matching walnut is planked and thicknessed for
the lid. Cedar is quarter sawn for the nameboard, jackrail and internal casework
veneer and like the original, the back, baseboard and bracings are cut from
selected spruce. The wooden jacks have holly tongues ready to be fitted and the
plectra are graded in thickness for ease of voicing. All the hardware parts,
tuning pins, balance pins, hitch pins, bridge and nut pins, brass stringing and
tuning lever are included to complete the kit.
A turned stand kit, marquetry panel kit and decorative hinge kit are
available for the English bentside spinet as optional extras.
Turned stand for the English bentside spinet.
A fine English style turned stand in walnut ready for final sanding and
assembly. Cleverly designed to be easily dismantled for transportation.
Marquetry panel Kit for the English bentside spinet.
Re-create the original marquetry panel. Our specially designed kit makes it
easy to accomplish. This remarkable kit has all the correct layers of veneer
assembled in the correct order so that one cut around the marked pattern with
the veneer saw is all that is necessary to achieve a truly professional finish.
Decorative Hinge & lock Kit for the English bentside
spinet. A fine detailed copy of the original Keene & Brackley brasswork
including long and short strap hinges, fall lock and key and even a copy of the
original tisserian chain and pin safety catch!
The Renaissance Workshop Company's 4' Ottavino Spinet Kit provides
the perfect introduction for anyone wanting to learn about making keyboard
instruments.
Only the best materials are used. The inner casework is mahogany with all the
mouldings cut exactly as the original. The soundboard is prepared from selected
spruce and the wrest pins and other hardware are of an historic pattern. The
jack bodies are cut size and shape from beech with holly for the tongues and
hogs bristle springs. Both jacks and keys have to be fitted with the lead weight
provided. Also included in the kit are the materials for an Italian rose.
A transfer sheet of gold artwork for the keywell decoration
is available upon request at extra cost. An outer carrying case is available as
an optional extra and if ordered with the kit is used for packing the parts.
A unique gold transfer sheet especially for
Renaissance Workshop Company based on the artwork of the original instrument.
This really sets the instrument apart and is exceptionally easy to apply. It
even provides the initials for any builder to be included in a modest oval in
the centre of the design.
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