Is the felt you use (for this application, dampers, and all the other felt used in a harpsichord/clavichord) available from shops like Spotlight/Lincraft? Or is it of a special construction/density?
When purchasing felt, do you have a choice of colour? Or do they come in a limited few colours?
Does anyone request white, black, or fluoro pink felt?!?
Most harpsichord cloths are chosen for the purpose, and are woven by specialist musical instrument trade suppliers. The commonly used colors—at least for the past two centuries—are scarlet, green and white. I use a soft black woollen cloth or even cashmere for certain areas where controlled compression is required. I wouldn't go for fluoro effects!
The accompanying text describes the use of the jig. It enables the nails on the underside of the key to be precisely located, and then is flipped to guide the blade for trimming the cloth.
Is the felt you use (for this application, dampers, and all the other felt used in a harpsichord/clavichord) available from shops like Spotlight/Lincraft? Or is it of a special construction/density?
When purchasing felt, do you have a choice of colour? Or do they come in a limited few colours?
Does anyone request white, black, or fluoro pink felt?!?
josh9point0 1 year ago
Most harpsichord cloths are chosen for the purpose, and are woven by specialist musical instrument trade suppliers. The commonly used colors—at least for the past two centuries—are scarlet, green and white. I use a soft black woollen cloth or even cashmere for certain areas where controlled compression is required. I wouldn't go for fluoro effects!
hpschdnu 1 year ago
@hpschdnu I see. They sound very expensive! Does regular felt perform so substandardly ?
josh9point0 1 year ago
the piece of wood what is it used for?
harpsi8 2 years ago
The accompanying text describes the use of the jig. It enables the nails on the underside of the key to be precisely located, and then is flipped to guide the blade for trimming the cloth.
hpschdnu 2 years ago
@hpschdnu Jigs, ay? They're used for very specific things. Fun to make, use and allow many repetitive actions, to be all alike. Cool!!
josh9point0 1 year ago