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The Details

Pitch & Temperament…
Please inform us of your intended use of the instrument when booking so it can be best prepared. The transposing keyboard on the Grimaldi enable performance at either baroque A415 or modern A440. The Ruckers Double and the Neapolitan also accommodate the lower A392. The French Double transposes between A392 and A415. The Continuo Organ transposes four ways A392/A415/A440/A466, and the Regal A415/A440/A466. The Fortepiano transposes between A415 and A440, although given sufficient notice, we can often accommodate intermediate “Classical” pitches like A425 or A430 for an additional fee of $200 per season.

Credits for Printed Programs, Recordings or Broadcasts…
We appreciate the provision of a simple credit line in the following format:

Ruckers Double Harpsichord
supplied and prepared by Carey Beebe Harpsichords

If any recording is made using our instruments, we enjoy the courtesy of receiving an edited copy and the opportunity to sell the finished product from our shop.

Notes for Stage Management…
Extra space must be allowed for the performer because the quoted sizes refer to the instruments alone. Please specify if a stool, short lid stick, music desk or music stands are required. All lids can be easily removed if desired, and all stands can be made captive for easy on-stage handling of the instrument by two people. To maximize tuning stability in adverse environments for acoustic instruments (like air-conditioning or powerful lighting) please allow at least two hours prior to tuning with the instrument in position on stage, lid up, and lights at full performance level.

Film Props or Television Commercial Usage…
Our instruments look real because of their carefully executed decoration in appropriate style. To enhance your particular need or historic period, we will gladly advise on the most suitable instrument and can arrange performers if desired. Negotiated Hire Fees apply.

Performance Fee…
Our Performance Fee for each instrument is inclusive of all charges (Hire, Return Transport, Insurance, Setup, Preparation & Tuning, as well as Interval Attendance if required) for a weekday call of maximum five hours duration on site in the Sydney South Area. Extension will be charged at $200/hour. Loading and/or Location charges may also be applicable.

Loadings…

Location Charges…
Sydney South is the area between Port Jackson and Port Hacking and as far west as Parramatta. The CBD and Eastern suburbs are included. For locations further afield, the following additional standard charges (including GST) apply after the Loading to assist in covering the extra travel time and transportation cost required:

Kill Fee…
A Kill Fee may be applicable for any calls canceled without 48 hours clear notice.

Full Attendance…
The Performance Fee includes attendance during the performance. If required, full attendance at all rehearsals or recording sessions may be arranged and will be charged for at our normal rate of $181.50/hour, or a special daily rate when using our instruments.

Insurance…
Worldwide comprehensive insurance is included on all hirings. However, any damage resulting from but not limited to careless handling, misuse, unauthorized tampering, or exposure of the instrument to climatic extremes while on location is the hirer’s responsibility and will be charged for.

Rehearsal Studio…
You are encouraged to audition our instruments to help choose the one most suited to your needs. Musicians preparing for a concert are welcome to practice in our air-conditioned studio for $33/three hour session. Alternatively, we suggest you consider arranging additional rehearsal calls at the performance venue.

Country & Interstate Hirings…
We will gladly provide costing for hirings of longer duration, such as concert or lecture tours, festivals, courses, or for touring long distances interstate. Transport and traveling time (figured at $2.00/km) will be added to the price of the hire, together with accommodation and incidental expenses.

Special Projects & Overseas Hirings…
Please contact us with your requirements and we will be pleased to provide costings. Our hire instruments have traveled all over Australia, as well as being featured in concerts in Bahrain, Dubai, Beijing, Singapore and Delhi.

Flightcases…
Our latest pair of aluminium-clad 12mm plywood closed-cell foam-lined flightcases were designed in 2017 to allow the easiest packing and safest transit of any of our hire instruments anywhere in the world. Further details and pictures are available on the Flightcase page in the Technical Library. The Continuo Organ has its own Flightcase, as does the Regal.

Other Services…
We provide professional service to early keyboard instruments of all makes and types either on location anywhere throughout the world, or in our modern well-equipped workshop. We stock a wide range of decoration materials for amateur and professional instrument makers, as well as supplies for moving, tuning, maintaining and building instruments. Visitors are welcome by appointment to our factory showroom to inspect the quality new and second-hand instruments as well as see those we are working on.

Australian dollar GST-inclusive prices effective July 1 2022 and subject to change without notice.

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