The Flemish Virginal
The Flemish virginal (or muselaar) has
a distinctive rich sound
because of the
part of the string which is
plucked.
The Bolton instrument is
1.65m long and 0.49m wide and
is light enough to be picked up by one
man.
KIT PARTS for the FLEMISH VIRGINAL:
As listed under "common to all kits"
plus:
Plastic key tops.
Bridge – beech, Right hand one in 3 sections with pre-cut joints.
Soundboard edging including hitchpin rail - beech.
Upper guides - as for English Virginal.
Case front edging - beech.
Optional:
"Sea horse" papers as shown
Bone naturals/ebony sharps instead of plastic.
EXTRAS:(no hardwood allowed for)
You will need about £50 worth of wood for the case.
Carriage will cost about £20. (2003 prices)
Hear the Flemish virginal