63 note Midi operated Harpsichord playing Minuet in A Major by Luigi Boccherini

Finishing up this 63 note Harpsichord that was custom built and a MIDI system installed. I have posted 2 videos. They are the very first tests that I have run. This unit normally will be standing straight up. I have it lying down in a normal position to work on the electronics. When completed it will run on a wireless midi connection. Upon completion I will remove these videos and record new ones with the unit standing in its upright position. Units like this are custom built to order. Contact me through my website for more info.
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• 63
• note
• Harpsichord
• midi
• operated
• self
• playing
• hand
• made
• mechanical
• music

[mechanicsnut]

I've always heard of these instruments, but never knew what they sounded like, untll now! But I just wonder what song is played here, i've heard it before, but I just don't know what the name is. Thanks so much Robert, regards, DAH.

[RobertsRestorations]

I've added it to the title. Thanks for watching

[EricHaverpowell]

For weeks now I've been humming this tune in my head and it's been driving crazy because I didn't know what it was called or who composed it. I'm glad I stumbled upon this video!

[cyclos12]

Amazing! But it still cant compare tho the human element that is lost when one hs a self playing instrument.

[mechanicsnut]

@RobertsRestorations Thanks so much! 

[Koelvak]

Is it no longer playable or will you be able to refit the action later?

[franchute63]

this is fascinating and great work. Thanks !

[KawhackitaRag]

Great-sounding harpsichord!