The original 1642 instrument, in the Russell collection at Edinburgh,
has exactly what you describe - a "dogleg" jack arrangement. That
said, the listing says this: "Evidence of manual coupler having been
removed."
-dpj


On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 9:46 AM, Sandy Hackney <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Most Push Coupler descriptions I have seen, i.e., Kottick, Hubbard et al., have the lower manual utilizing a dog to push at the bottom of the keys of the upper register.  The upper keys will then move with the lower keys when coupled and thereby move the front 8'.  My instrument, a 1977 Ross Flemish Double after the 1642 Moerman, is somewhat different.
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> My question basically is this an unusual design?  Particular to the Moerman?  Particular to Ross?  Thank you in advance.
>
> Sandy Hackney
> Easton, NY
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