„Fiala“

21 metal pipes

f – chromatic – c2, d2

(Optionally expandable from low “d” instead of “f”, see below)

Dimensions: approx. 120 x 42 x 20 cm

Weight: approx. 14 kg


(Fig. shows special equipment)

Fiala Wolkenstayn

A completely newly developed, deep and stately portative in the tradition of late Gothic instruments in the lower alto register based on historical Gothic architectural studies.

It refers to the shape and design of the windows, rosettes, candle arches, trusses and pinnacles of the Gothic cathedrals.

In the picture: “Fiala” special version in cherry, brass handles

Large, almost fully chromatic range of up to two octaves; powerful, dynamic sound, intoned for extremely expressive playing and exciting sound effects.

All of this – despite its impressive size – is comparatively low in weight.

The decorated and engraved frame is made of maple, but of course also available in other beautiful types of wood.

Metal pipes made from a tin-lead alloy. Powerful, full and confident principal sound. Tuning sleeves made of light parchment paper or metal; made from other materials upon request.

Pitch: a=440Hz or e.g. 466Hz (or as desired; further information on tuning/tunes)

Also available with transposition device (e.g. 415 – 440 – 466 Hz) on request.

The keys (either a piano-type or a button-type keyboard is available) are made of selected fruit-tree wood and maple.

All keys, even several at the same time, can be individually locked as drone tones using adjustable drone levers.

In addition to the full-fledged, precise and smooth-running organ keyboard, we also offer a simple button keyboard based on the early medieval model.

As a special feature for a large tonal range and flexibility despite the small dimensions of the instrument, the following pipes can be retuned using optional put-on-sleeves:

Tone sequence then d, e, f, g, a… instead of f, f#, g, g#, a

Large bellows made of white sheepskin and cherry wood.

On request with a device for quick air release of the bellows.