I'm sure I'm not the only Club member who has an interest in instruments other than bass guitars and modern instruments like synthesizers.
 
Many years ago, when I was young boy, my parents took me to Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, UK
http://www.chatsworth-house.co.uk/
 
I remember when I got to the State Music room that there was a strange-looking keyboard instrument in the room.  I didn't know what it was. Of course, it was a harpsichord.
 


 
 
Isn't that beautiful? It's a two-manual harpsichord made by Shudi and Broadwood in 1782.  
 
I've been fascinated with the sound of harpsichords ever since I saw that one! I've learnt to play one, and I certainly haven't got the space for one either!
 
What about other members in here?  Any interest in traditional or classical instruments?
 
Rog

Rog,
Thanks for the post, that sure is a beautiful instrument.
 
Traditional/classical instruments, bring them on.
 
Doug

Beautiful instrument.  I'm certainly no expert on them, but I thought harpsichords had the key colors reversed (i.e. white, sharps/flats; black, naturals).  Is that a more recent development?  How are the two keyboards tuned?  Certainly the ranges of the two must overlap somewhere.  If not, that would be a 10 1/2 or 11 octave range.  Or does each keyboard cover the same range but have a different tone?  
I love most instruments.  I'm especially fond of stringed instruments, though.  My family and I have the violin family as well as a couple of banjos and a few pianos.  Throw in a few hot air instruments, too.  Id love to have some of the more exotic African percussion instruments but I have none at all.
If I owned the harpsichord in the picture I'd be really tempted to sell it, build a studio, and put together a collection of Alembics that would unseat Rami as the reigning King of Collectors.
Do you have other classical instruments, Roger?  Of course, owning a DW puts you in a pretty exclusive group.
Rich

I dno't really know too much about harpsichords I'm afraid. I wish I owned the one in the picture, but it lives in Chatsworth House. If I did own it, I certainly wouldn't be selling it that's for sure!
 
A lot of harpsichords do have reversed keyboards where the sharps/flats are white.  They look particularly impressive to my eyes!

About 15 years ago my then father in law gave me a harpsichord he built from a kit. It needed some work when he gave it to me but I never got around to ordering the parts it required. I'm ashamed to admit it now occupies the space under my bed. It would sound quite interesting but I haven't the time to put it back together properly. If I live long enough to retire maybe that could be one of my projects....
 
John Paul