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Harpsichord Clearing HouseGlenn Giuttari Historical Keyboard Instruments 9 Chestnut St., Rehoboth, MA 02769USA TEL 508 252-4304 • 800 252-4304 • FAX 508 252-4397www.harpsichord.com

Thank you for your inquiry about the Klop continuo organ, built by Henk Klop Harpsichords and Organs. The Harpsichord Clearing House is the exclusive US representative for Klop organs.

First introduced in the US by Glenn Giuttari in 1985, these hand crafted instrumentshave become recognized worldwide as the standard by which all other continuo organs are judged.

It is a pleasure to enclose information which describes the following:

• Specifi cations

• List of owners

• Photos

• Terms for purchase, payment, and delivery

Your interest in these fi ne instruments is appreciated and we thank you for choosing the Harpsichord Clearing House. Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Glenn GiuttariHarpsichord Clearing House


Continuo Organs byHenk Klop, Holland

Designed by the fi rm of G.C. and Henk Klop,Netherlands, this continuo organ has found a placeamong many of the early music groups and touringensembles in the U.S. and throughout the world.

To achieve the mild yet carrying tone so searchedfor in continuo organs, the pipework is made entirelyof wood, following historical examples such as theCompenius organ (1610) in Copenhagen. This hasas extra advantages extremely light weight andruggedness of construction; it can be transportedin any position without fear of damage. The casein which the organ is shipped also serves as itstransport case. Placed on its back, the organ fi ts intoalmost any station wagon.

All registers are split in bass and treble, with bothstop knobs operated by one (left) hand. Casework is incherry with ornamental grill panels.

Specifi cations: compass C-f’’’transposing keyboardA = 392 / 415 / 440 / 465 HZStopped 8’Chimney fl ute 4’Flute or Octave 2’Quint 2 2/3 or 1 1/3 (treble only)Dimensions: 112 x 83 x 50cm / 44 x 33 x 20 in.Weight: 82 kg / 165 lbsPrice for the 3 1/2 rank instrument is $42,900 U.S.FOB Boston. One year delivery.

Please inquire about custom options and larger instruments to: [email protected]


Klop Continuo Organs, Partial list of owners

Immanuel Church, Hartford, CTWiggins ResidenceClark ResidenceSt. Ann School, Brooklyn, NYOklahoma State University, Stillwater, OKLongy School of Music, Cambridge, MAUniversity of Missouri, Rolla, Rolla, MO **Clemson University, Clemson, NC ****First Presbyterian Church, Binghampton, NY ***Friends Academy, Germantown, PAAlltop ResidenceState University of New York, Stony Brook, NYSan Francisco Bach Choir, San Francisco, CALeifson Residence ***Handel and Haydn Society, Boston, MAEmmanuel Church, Boston, MANorthwestern University, Chicago, ILNew England Chamber Choir, Manchester, CTCongregation Beth Israel, Hartford, CTKenyon College, Gambier, OH ***Arrowood Residence *The Publick Music, Penfi eld, NYYpsilanti Public Schools, Ypsilanti, MIO’Brien Residence* Harpsichord Clearing House (rental inst) Rehoboth, MABrother Mark Liggett, Harlan, KYFirst Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GAUniversity of Vermont, Burlington, VT First United Lutheran Church, Sheboygan, WI Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynchburg, VA *****St. Francis in the Fields, Harrod’s Creek, KYBoston University, Boston, MAHarvard University, Cambridge, MA*Cappella Clausura, Newtonville, MA*****Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, INCase Western Reserve, Cleveland, OHLaDonna Musicale, Watertown, MA*****Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA **The Presbyterian Church, Morristown, NJYale University, New Haven CTContinuo New York, Brooklyn, NY ******

* with regal ** 5 1/2 stop*** 3 1/2 stop with pedal **** 4 1/2 stop with pedal***** single 8’****** 8’ 4’


Continuo Organs by Klop Orgelbouw, Holland


CONTINUO ORGANS - TERMS FOR PURCHASE, PAYMENT, AND DELIVERY

PURCHASE:Klop continuo organs are hand crafted and are available by special order with a delivery time of approximately one year.

Special options or specifi cation changes may cause an increase in delivery time.

PAYMENT:Klop organs require a deposit of 30% of the purchase price upon execution of a purchase agreement. Balance is due just prior to shipment.

The Harpsichord Clearing House will endeavor whenever possible to comply with the terms required by institutional purchasing departments.

DELIVERY:Instruments are crated and shipped by air from our Rehoboth facility.

Costs for delivery within the continental US will range from $ 1200.00 - $ 1,600.00 depending upon distance. All shipments are insured for full value.

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