Peter Redstone wrote:
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> In the organ world, it is possible 
> to reproduce an instrument using ALL the same materials as the old ones 
> (well - at least till they ban the use of lead as being hazardous!!!). 
> In the harpsichord world this (to date) cannot be done since there is as 
> yet, NO wire that corresponds to that which the old makers used.  So 
> with the best will in the world we cannot be sure how close to the sound 
> of the old instruments ours come. That is why serious analysis of the 
> iron wire currently being developed by Stephen Birkett is so essential.
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My work is inspired by the masters I respect from the past  but is of 
this century and I personally would not be happy going down the road of 
exact copy; what does that mean anyway?   The reason why this simple me 
has settled for Flemish is, I consider the design factor amongst the 
best and I do like the earthy sound of those beautiful instruments.   
The exercise is to enjoy and admire the work of the past but realise you 
are now and hopefully will be in a position to give something to the 
future. 

He who tries,

M

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