Belgian musical instrument makers

Belgian musical instrument designer and musician (1814–1894)

Belgian musician and writer on musical topics (1841-1924)

The Ruckers family (variants: Ruckaert, Ruckaerts, Rucqueer, Rueckers, Ruekaerts, Ruijkers, Rukkers, Rycardt) were harpsichord and virginal makers from the Southern Netherlands based in Antwerp in the 16th and 17th century. Their influence stretched well into the 18th century, and to the harpsichord revival of the 20th.

woodwind instrument maker (1816-1890)

The Dulcken family were Flemish harpsichord makers of German origin.

Belgian musical instrument maker (1790–1865)

The Couchet family were Flemish harpsichord and virginal makers in Antwerp, closely associated with, and descendants of, the Ruckers family. thumb|right|Harpsichord by Jan Couchet, 1646 with later ravalement, MIM Brussels Joannes Couchet (or Jan Couchet) (2 February 1615 – 30 March 1655) was a grandson of Hans Ruckers. He became the apprentice of his uncle Joannes Ruckers in 1626 and became a master after the latter's death in 1642. There are five instruments known to be by Joannes Couchet still in existence, most of which have had ravalements, all dating from around 1650. Three of his seven c