Work in Progress

The Ruckers Double Harpsichord

2 x 8´, 1 x 4´, buff on back 8´
Stop registers worked by levers through nameboard
Two 56+1-note reverse keyboards GG–d''' A392/A415/A440
Tapered wooden jacks with natural celcon plectra
Strung in Malcom Rose wire
Gilded rose
Soundboard painting by Diana Ford using Australian motifs
in style of early I Ruckers
Handpainted exterior & lid interior, gilded mouldings
Flemish printed papers to keywell & soundboard rim
Seven leg table stand in French oak
Oak music desk & lid sticks

CAREY BEEBE • MMX

Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Singapore

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		Screening the nameboard inscription Carey Beebe screening and gilding the nameboard inscription.	also on YouTube
		Preparing the buff stop Carey Beebe preparing the harpsichord buff stop.	also on YouTube
		Papering the case rim Carey Beebe papering of the case rim of a Flemish-style harpsichord.	also on YouTube
		Oil gilding the mouldings Carey Beebe demonstrating oil gilding of the harpsichord case top mouldings.	also on YouTube
		An Australian soundboard The second harpsichord soundboard painting by Diana Ford using Australian native flowers and fruits in the style of early Ioannes Ruckers c1620.	also on YouTube


Lid hinges prepared	The hinged lid, soon to be dismantled for painting

Ruckers Double case and lid with first coat of paint 45K jpeg

Case and lid with the first coat of exterior color


Gilding the mouldings	Papering the case rim


The stringing and pinning complete	Buff stop (detail)


The stand legs, after hand-rubbed varnishing	Completed seven leg table stand in French oak

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