A rare Italian-double manual harpsichord by the 20th-Century builder R. K. Lee. is now fully restored and ready for immediate shipment. This harpsichord boasts a uniquely beautiful sound, material choice and spectacular workmanship by the late Mr. Lee. In addition to his work as an instrument builder, Mr. Lee is well known for his work documenting antique harpsichords with beautifully wrought drawings--many of which are available from Zuckermann Harpsichords.
The beautifully restored Italian double was originally made by R.K.Lee in 1952. The Zuckermann staff restored the original soundboard, re-strung and voiced the instrument and even re-design the dampening system by incorporating adjustable slides on the jacks.
The mid-century modern-style outer case has a black lacquer finish with solid brass strapping around the edges. The inner case is made from solid cherry and is home to the beautifully accentuated solid ebony accidental keys that have been surfaced veneered with burled rosewood and inlaid with ivory stringing, and the studs on the keys, register and coupling are all carved with ivory.
This unique sounding instrument has not only been used in classical concerts, but also by modern composer José Beviá in conjunction with one of our French doubles, to produce a classical modern piece of music that really shows the full range of this instrument. His new album is out and below is a link to the pice of music the R.K.Lee is featured in.
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This instrument is 40" wide, 104" long and 35" tall and is ready for delivery.
Please call us at Zuckermann Harpsichord International for information and pricing.
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