THE ENGLISH VIRGINAL
Based on the original by Thomas White, with mitred cedarwood mouldingsand embossed papers covering the front and inside, this is a handsome piece
of furniture as well as a practical instrument.
Some skill is needed to make neat mitred joints in the mouldings for the decorated version.
The standard version can be painted.
The decorated version is designed to be stained dark oak;
embossed papers to be painted gold and cedar mouldings varnished clear.
Hear the English Virginal
KIT PARTS for the ENGLISH VIRGINAL: as listed under "Common to all kits"plus:
Tropical Boxwood natural key tops.
Blackwood or ebony sharp key tops.
Wrestplanks – oak, with pre-cut joint, ready to install.
Bridges – pear wood, ready to install apart from some finishing work.
Ribs under soundboard – softwood, straight grained and knot-free, with pre-cut joints
where required, ready to cut ends and install.
Soundboard edging inc. hitchpin rail – beech,
Case front edging – beech.
Upper guides – individual low-friction plastic lozenges with matching holes for jacks, for
ease of correct positioning.
Jack rail and supports – softwood, with pre-cut sliding joint for removal.
DECORATED VERSION ALSO HAS:
Wrestplank capping – oak, with moulded edge.
Mouldings for front and inside of case and jack rail – cedar hitchpin rail.
Embossed paper, to be painted gold, for the same areas.
Key blocks – oak.
Tool box lid - softwood with moulded edge.EXTRAS: (no hardwood allowed for)
You will need about £50 worth of wood for the case.
Carriage will cost about £20. (2003 prices).