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  RWC Curtals  
  RWC Curtals  

En: Curtal, Dulcian, Es: Bajón, bajoncillo, fagote Fr: Fagot, Basson, Douçaine, De:  Dulcian, Dolcian, Dulzian, dulcin, vagote, storte, dolzani, fagati, fagott, Nl: Dulciaan, Curtal, Cs: Dulcian, Eo: Dulciano, It: Dulciana, Dolciano, Fi: Dulcian, Hu: Dulcián, Sv: Dulcian

The curtal (or dulcian as it was known in Germany) has a conical bore doubled into a 'U' to produce a much more compact instrument than for example the larger shawms.

The bass curtal was the forerunner of the baroque bassoon.

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  RWC Curtals  
  RWC Curtals  

RWC Curtal
We manufacture three sizes of curtals: soprano, tenor and bass.

We only use carefully selected English sycamore for the body which after initial boring is reamed in stages to allow it to stabilise.

The fingerholes are accurately jig drilled and the internal bores treated with linseed oil.

All the keywork is hand made from 70/30 brass using traditional methods designed to produce a light positive action.

A hand drawn brass crook (bocal) and cane reed are matched to the finished instrument which is presented in its own fitted case.

Our Bass Curtal in F has 2 keys and is based on the analysis of several instruments in European museums. The bass curtal, when played well, can reach as high as g' giving it a useful range of 2 1/2 octaves.

Our Tenor Curtal in c(G) has 2 keys and a range of a little over 2 octaves c - d''. The design is based on an illustration of curtals in Praetorius' "Syntagma Musicum".

The Soprano Curtal in c is the smallest member of the curtal family and has a range of 2 octaves c' - c'''. Our design is based on an illustration of curtals in Praetorius' "Syntagma Musicum".

 

Each instrument is hand built to special order in our own workshops in Toledo (Spain).

Our 12 month warranty, fingering chart, reed care sheet and access to our 'Helpline' are all included as standard.


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  RWC Curtals  
  RWC Curtals  

Curtal Kit
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  RWC Curtals  
  RWC Curtals  

Curtal Plan
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About the Curtal

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  Curtal - Soprano, g-c'', 1 key
  Finished Instrument                
    Curtal - Soprano, g-c'', 1 key, including hard case and cane reed.   FCUS   Finished   878.26  RWC  
  Kit + drawing + instructions + license                
    Not available                
  Drawing + instructions + license                
    Not available                
  Accessories and Spares                
    Hard transportation case for Curtal - Soprano   HCUS   Finished      RWC  
    Reed (medium) for Curtal - Soprano, g-c''   RCUS   Finished      RWC  
                   
  Curtal - Tenor, G-c', 2 keys
  Finished Instrument                
    Curtal - Tenor, G-c', 2 keys, including hard case and cane reed.   FCUT   Finished   1 562.51  RWC  
  Kit + drawing + instructions + license                
    Not available                
  Drawing + instructions + license                
    Not available                
  Accessories and Spares                
    Hard transportation case for Curtal - Tenor   HCUT   Finished      RWC  
    Reed (medium) for Curtal - Tenor, G-c'   RCUT   Finished      RWC  
                   
  Curtal - Bass, CC-f, 2 keys
  Finished Instrument                
    Curtal - Bass, CC-f, 2 keys, including hard case and cane reed.   FCUB   Finished   2 042.51  RWC  
  Kit + drawing + instructions + license                
    Not available                
  Drawing + instructions + license                
    Not available                
  Accessories and Spares                
    Hard transportation case for Curtal - Bass   HCUB   Finished      RWC  
    Reed (medium) for Curtal - Bass, CC-f   RCUB   Finished      RWC  
                   

[1] Price, Payment and Ordering Information

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All published prices are exclusive of VAT and shipping costs. They are shown in RWC.
The following exchange rates are valid on May 20th, 2013. See other conditions

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1.532
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2.076
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213.1
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2.134
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2.121
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2.009
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64.84
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12.74
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19.82
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25.56
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