I designed the European harpsichord myself, but the proportions and shape are based on later Flemish and French examples, especially those made by Albert Delin. Although there are no surviving Delin harpsichords with a 4 foot register, the ones that have survived do all have a boudin or 4 foot hitch-pin rail so that it seems justifiable to add a 4 foot register. My aim was to make a useful harpsichord based entirely on historical principles, with a large compass (G to f''') three registers and a buff stop. I wanted it to sound Franco-Flemish, but to look English, hence the case is made of poplar and veneered in burr walnut with cross-bandings and stringing in the English style. The keyboard transposes to A 415 or A 440, and the compass could easily be extended down to FF or up to g'''. A double manual version would also be possible. The sound is large and open with a reedy bass and singing treble. It is a little smaller than the usual late English harpsichord (2.27m long), and a good deal less heavy.