Early Music Network is happy to offer this completely new service to its members, as well as non-members. As a part of our MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS , our members are entitled to the instrument rental through Early Music Network with a special generous discount. Non-members can rent our instrument under our usual prices. PLEASE INQUIRE to receive more information.

Beside our own instruments, and through the network with other ensembles and individuals, we are able to offer historical instruments from Baroque, Renaissance and Medieval periods. They are all primarily copies of historical originals. Among them you can find baroque violins and violas, historical bows, keyboards and much more. Early Music Network is happy to offer them on loan.

Below are EMN's instruments which are currently available for loan. For the full list, please CONTACT US.

BAROQUE VIOLIN RENTAL / BAROQUE VIOLA RENTAL / BAROQUE BOW RENTAL:

1) Baroque Violin by Rudolf Fiedler (Ceské Workshop, Check Republic, 2002), after Antonio Stradivari (Cremona, 1703).

This instruments of a considerable quality was purchased in May 2002, through the Early Music Shop of London, UK. The violin was used for the first time in public by New Trinity Baroque, in Atlanta, in May of 2002.

2) Baroque Viola by Rudolf Fiedler (Ceské Workshop, Check Republic, 2000), after Antonio Stradivari (Cremona, 1703).

As the baroque violin featured above, this instruments is of a very good quality.

3) Baroque Bows:

We have a variety of baroque bows, both late 17th century and early 18th century models.

KEYBOARDS RENTAL: HARPSICHORD RENTAL / CHAMBER ORGAN RENTAL / HISTORICAL TUNING SERVICES:

1) Single-Manual Harpsichord by David Jensen (Hamilton, Ontario, 2000), after Andreas Ruckers (Antwerp, 1638).

This instrument was commissioned in Fall of 1998 by Predrag Gosta, and was finally delivered to Atlanta by Mr. Jensen in early February of 2001. The instrument is an exact replica of the harpsichord by the famous Flemish maker of the 17th century, Andreas Ruckers. The registration of this instrument is typical Flemish registration: one 8' and one 4' register, as well as a buff stop. The compass of the instrument, which was originally C-ddd, was expanded by one key (BB), which enables the keyboard player to use the short octave in the bass when necessary, or to simply use one additional note tuned in any pitch (e.g. BB flat) when necessary for the later repertoire.

The instrument was painted in the Flemish style, with faux-marble finish and Flemish decorative papers. The Latin inscription on the inside of the cover lid of the harpsichord reads: "Intactum Sileo. Percute Dulce Cano", which in English translation means: "Untouched, I am silent - Pluck me, and I sing sweetly."

2) Chamber (Continuo) organ* by Robin Jennings, with the following registration:

Stopped Diapason 8' - wooden pipes
Chimney Flute 4' - wooden pipes
Fifteenth (Octave 2') - metal pipes (prospect)
Mixture 1' & 1 1/3' - metal pipes

Compass: CC - fff (54 notes)
Transposable to A392, A415, A430, A440 & A466Hz

New Trinity Baroque's new continuo organ by Robin Jennings

Please inquire about instrument types, availability and pricing.

Thanks to the networking with other ensembles, we might be able to help you obtain an even bigger selection of Baroque instruments, as well as some Renaissance and Medieval instruments (vielle, hurdy-gurdy, etc.). Feel free to contact us and ask any questions.

For telephone, fax, E-mail or snail mail address, please visit our contact page.

* Organ for hire - available since May 2003. Please inquire for details (when sending an email, please put in the subject CONTINUO ORGAN FOR HIRE). This chamber organ is available for hire in Atlanta / Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. For other states, please contact us to discuss.