Prussian Blue:
This instrument was built loosely in the Ruckers style in 2023/2024. It’s choir is 1×8, 1×4, buff stop. Octaves are 6 1/2 inches. The keyboard transitions from 415/440; 51 keys with Katalox heads/tails on the natural keys and Micarta sharps. Cherry jacks with holly tongues; Delrin plectra. Matching bench and music desk included. Parchment rose imported from England in gold gilt. Douglas fir soundboard with transfer decorations. This instrument now belongs to a private collector who has taken up harpsichord playing later in life.
In Progress: Prussian Blue 2.0 China Red
Prussian blue 2.0 is the same style as the original Prussian Blue, but with a few exceptions. The keyboard is Bolivian Rosewood heads/tails and will not transpose. 1×8 choir, buff stop. Custom Prussian Blue color to match a sample (likely Colonial Williamsburg colors), trim off white/stone color. Douglas fir again for the soundboard (Annapolis spruce is all bought up by boat builders).
January 01 2025 Progress:
Next up will be to add moldings as well as build the jack rail.
Well, it’s been a while since there’s been an update. But, the instrument went a different direction and ended up not being Prussian blue. Instead, it is Colonial Williamsburg China Red. Here’s some pictures of the final color:
Soundboard:
Well, I was able to acquire Sitka Spruce. Here’s some soundboard detail:
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