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Canadian Single Harpsichord "Althea major" Canadian Single Harpsichord "Althea major", natural cherry, BB to d''' (may be tuned to GG/BB short octave) 2 x 8' plus buff; A = 440 normally, but can be tuned as low as A = 415 (we like a week's notice for this to ensure that the pitch is stable for your performance). She is designed in the Italian style as the ideal ensemble and continuo harpsichord, small, sturdy, stable and with the clear all-brass sound that can be heard through an ensemble. Her sturdy case construction is similar to that of the English instruments of the Restoration, as are her diagonal soundboard flitches. She is a fine solo instrument, particularly suited to any of the Italian, English, German and earlier French repertoire. Although only 6' long and 30" wide, she has volume enough for a concert hall such as The George Weston Recital Hall, where she has appeared frequently. We think she is spectacular with Louis Couperin and CPE Bach (CPE Bach.mp3) , but she is equally at home with modern works (Miyagi .mp3). Value -- $12,000 CAD. The original Althea is not actually for sale, but if you like, we can make you another one -- see our Canadian Single Gallery for some of the ones we've made so far. Concert rental fee $500 – includes delivery, two tunings, attendance at the performance and tuning at intermission, and removal after the performance. Additional tunings for rehearsal are charged at $100 each, additional tunings for performances at $150 each (includes attendance and tuning at intermission), additional moves at $100.00. Mileage charges apply out of the Greater Toronto area. GST and Ontario PST are extra. Long-term rental is $500 for the first month (includes pick and delivery charges, set-up and two tunings, mileage charges apply out of the Greater Toronto area), subsequent months are $250. GST and Ontario PST are extra Studio rental $5.00/hour -- practice time in our shop is available when Althea is not otherwise engaged. Ideal for players or singers preparing for concerts, competitions, auditions or examinations. Call ahead to book so that we can make sure she is set up and tuned and that we are not operating the table saw while you are trying to play. For more information or to book her, contact us Back to Main Rental Page
	Althea on the stage of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto
	Althea looks as good as she sounds. Here is Den playing Althea on the set of the HGTV show Design for Living with Kimberley Seldon.

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