Peter Crisafulli
1971

Updated through online information from Vince B Ho. -- Quote from builder, "However, it's not a historic copy, in case that would be important. I'd just call it a late 20th c. homemade project built in 1974 and inspired by instruments from the 16th-17th centuries - but definitely not a historic copy.

Pipes supplied by Geiseke (what they call a "Zart Regal"). Pipes have long resonance boots starting at TC; resonators of short fractional length, low AA approx. 6" in length; conical form with pierced caps; partially closed German schallots in bass graduating to parallel domed schallots in treble.

The keyboard compass is AA (played by what looks like the low C# key), BB (D# key), C-F diatonic, and then chromatic to c''' - 49 notes. The keyboard sits atop the chest and uses a simple "pin action," the front end of the keys pushing down stickers to open the pallets. Pipes sit atop chest directly behind front of keyboard, exposed. Keyboard is of ebony naturals and padouk sharps, hinged at back. Primary wood walnut.

Wind pressure approx. 60mm. Wind supplied by a small Laukhuff "Ventola" electric blower with a small regulator on the back of the chest."

Identified through online information from James R. Stettner. -- Originally built for the builder's Evanston, IL residence. Moved with him to Chevy Chase, MD. Compass is 4 octaves+: keyboard looks like C-c, but the low C# key actually plays AA, and the D# key plays BB. Pipes made by Geiseke: a Zartregal. Short conical resonators having domed caps with a hole pierced in the middle. It gets used once a year to play a drone part on a medieval processional done for the annual Advent Lessons & Carols. Source: e-mail from Peter Crisafulli: 12/16/05.