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Angel playing organetto - 16th century from the
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En: Portative Organ, Portatif organ, Portativ
organ, Portative, Portatif, Portativ, Es: Armonio, Órgano portátil,
Órgano portativo, Órgano de mano, Fr: Orgue portativ, De:
Handorgeln, Portativ, Torsellum, It: Ninfale, Organetto, Organino,
Eo: Portativo, Fi: Portatiivi, Kantourut, Nl: Portatief,
Pl: Portatyw, Sv: Portativ
The Portative Organ was one of the most popular instruments of the
thirteenth through sixteenth centuries. Relatively light in weight, the
instrument, when equipped with a sling, could be carried about and played in
religious processions. The player provides his own wind supply by pumping a
bellows made of sheepskin and wood with his left hand while playing a button
type keyboard of approximately two octaves with his right hand.
Because of its limited air supply, the Portative Organ could only play
one note at a time. Thus it was used for monophonic dance music, or a single
part in a motet, chanson, or other polyphonic work.
Pipes are arranged in one or two rows and have a high lead content. The
key action is mechanical: depressing a key allows air from the bellows to
enter the appropriate pipe. Although the Portative Organ is tuned in
Pythagorean temperament, other temperaments are possible by pushing harder
or more lightly on the bellows.
[more about
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RWC Portative Organs
The Renaissance Workshop Company Ltd. produces two Portative Organs.
The metal pipes operate on only 2 inches of air pressure from the single
stroke bellows and produce a clear full sound. Shorter musical passages can
be played with ease whilst longer passages are played by 'phrasing' the
music to give a space (in the same way a singer takes a breath) to re-charge
the bellows.
Both are made from selected oak and hand made pipes individually voiced
and tuned before final fitting and setting up of the finished organ.
The 1ft Medieval Portative Organ is a miniature organ of
traditional construction in almost every detail. The instrument is supported
by a leather strap slung over the shoulder and played with one hand leaving
the other free to operate the bellows.
Our finished 1ft Portative has a simple pallet action and 12 hand made
pipes.
Disposition: 12 notes c' - g'' (diatonic range). Size: 18"/14"(46cm/36cm)
high, 12"(30cm) wide, 4"(10cm) deep. Weight: 8lbs (3.5kg).
Includes leather carrying strap and free access to our 'Helpline' for
advice on playing and maintenance.
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RWC 2ft portative Organ Finished & Kit |
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The 2ft Portative Organ is a small organ of traditional
construction in almost every detail. The instrument is played in a seated
position, the bellows are blown with one hand leaving the other free for the
keyboard.
Our finished 2ft Portative Organ has a conventional mechanical action and
25 hand made pipes.
Disposition: 25 notes c - c'' (chromatic range). Size: 38"/24"(96cm/60cm)
high, 17"(44cm) wide, 14"(34cm) deep. Weight: 42lbs (19kg).
Includes a 12 month warranty and free access to our helpline for advice
on setting up, playing and maintenance.
Each instrument is hand built by 'in-house'
craftsmen to special order in our own workshops in Toledo
(Spain) to the highest standard of craftsmanship
and comes with 12 months warranty.
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RWC 1ft portative Organ Kit
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Portative Organ Kits
The same instruments are offered in kit form for home assembly.
The price includes the license to build one instrument
for private use and free access to our customer 'helpline' should you need
any advice on construction, playing or maintenance.
A fully dimensioned plan and full assembly
instruction manual takes the builder through the construction of the
instrument in a clear and concise manner, with 'step by step' photographs
further illustrating each stage. To ensure success, even for the first time
builder.
All the casework parts are machined to size from solid oak and have the
detailed edge mouldings pre-cut (oak veneered plywood is used where
stability is essential). Lime pallets, rosewood keys, white leather, split
skin, deer skin, balance pins, pallet springs, felt, washers and fixings are
all included. 'Spotted' metal pipes, voiced ready for final tuning, complete
this comprehensive kit.
Our 1ft Portative Organ Kit builds into a truly portable little
organ with a diatonic range of 12 notes c' - g''. Traditionally
difficult parts such as the bellows have been carefully designed to be
straightforward to make and the soundboard is fully formed with all the
windways and boring completed.
Disposition: c' - g'', 12 notes. Size: 30cm wide, 10cm deep, 45cm high.
Weight: 4kg
Includes leather carrying strap and free access to our instrument makers
'Helpline'.
Organ - 1ft portative kit - without pipes Start building a 1ft
portative organ for less than 1/2 price. Build a 1ft portative organ for the
minimum outlay. This version of our 1ft portative organ kit supplies
everything except the metal pipes leaving you the option to purchase them
later when all the woodworking is finished.
Our 2ft Portative Organ Kit builds into a portable table top organ
with a fully chromatic range of 25 notes c - c''. Traditionally difficult
parts such as the bellows have been carefully designed to be straightforward
to make and the soundboard is fully formed with all the windways and boring
completed.
Disposition: c - c'', 25 notes. Size: 44cm wide, 34cm deep, 99cm high.
Weight: 19kg
Includes free access to our instrument makers 'Helpline'.
Organ - 2ft portative kit - without pipes Start building a 2ft
portative organ for less than 1/2 price. Build a 2ft portative organ for the
minimum outlay. This version of our 2ft portative organ kit supplies
everything except the metal pipes leaving you the option to purchase them
later when all the woodworking is finished.
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RWC 2ft portative Organ Kit
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Portative Organ Plan
You can make the same instrument from scratch, following detailed
step-by-step instructions through the construction process in a clear
and concise manner.
A fully dimensioned plan and a set of photographs
illustrates each stage.
The price includes the license to build one
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RWC Organ pipes
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Portative Organ Accessories and Spare
Parts
Set of pipes for 1ft portative Organ. A set of 12 pipes, hand made
in spotted metal, individually voiced ready for final tuning when fitted to
your finished instrument. Diatonic range c' - g''
Set of pipes for 2ft portative Organ. A set of 25 pipes, hand made
in spotted metal, individually voiced ready for final tuning when fitted to
your finished instrument. Chromatic range c - c''.
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Configuration, References and Prices
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Organ - 1 ft. Portative |
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Finished Instrument |
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Portative 1'-Organ |
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F-ORP1 |
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Finished |
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1622.09 |
RWC |
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Kit + drawing + instructions |
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Portative 1'-Organ (KORP1 = KORP1W + KORP1P) |
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K-ORP1 |
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748.89 |
RWC |
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Portative 1'-Organ, without pipes |
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K-ORP1W |
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405.06 |
RWC |
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Drawing + instructions |
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Portative 1'-Organ |
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P-ORP1 |
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Plan |
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81.66 |
RWC |
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Accessories and Spares |
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Portative 1'-Organ, pipes only |
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K-ORP1P |
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Kit |
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422.09 |
RWC |
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Organ - 2 ft. Portative |
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Finished Instrument |
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Portative 2'-Organ |
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F-ORP2 |
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Finished |
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3554.00 |
RWC |
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Kit + drawing + instructions |
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Portative 2'-Organ (KORP2 = KORP2W + KORP2P) |
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K-ORP2 |
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2 255.28 |
RWC |
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Portative 2'-Organ, without pipes |
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K-ORP2W |
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Kit |
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1 106.34 |
RWC |
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Drawing + instructions |
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Portative 2'-Organ |
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P-ORP2 |
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Plan |
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103.79 |
RWC |
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Accessories and Spares |
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Portative 2'-Organ, pipes only |
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K-ORP2P |
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1 227.19 |
RWC |
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Payment and Ordering Information Prices and Exchange rates
All published prices are exclusive of VAT
and shipping costs. They
are shown in
RWC.
The following exchange rates are valid on
May 5th, 2012.
See other conditions
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Exchange rates |
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1 RWC= |
1.286
GBP |
1.512
EUR |
2.075
USD |
165.7
JPY |
2.065
CAD |
2.044
AUD |
1.912
CHF |
61.82
RUB |
13.05
CNY |
16.27
ZAR |
27.33
MXN |
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In May up to
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