I checked out the TAMIU harpsichord in its storage closet last week. It is a "PS Purvis 19 Toronto 69". It has ~4.5 octaves. There are two levers where the piano fall-board would be. The one on the left actuates a rail with felt blocks against the strings near the front bearing. This seems intended to moderate the tone/volume of the instrument. The one on the right is jammed. It seems to reach into the action. I'll be tuning this just before the concert tomorrow to "Handel's WT" as available on my Verituner. The conductor's only specification is to keep it at A4=440 for the wind instruments. Any enlightenment regarding the lever on the right would be helpful. It appears to need some regulation. Some of the, ah, plectrums? engage the strings more deeply then others. For me, a noticeable change in touch. I probably won't get that deep into the instrument just before the concert but...incorrigible perfectionist that I am... Andrew Anderson
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