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brass wedges

Started by flared_ophicleide, August 01, 2012, 05:17:38 PM

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flared_ophicleide

Most organ builders use, or have used, wooden wedges in reed pipe assembly.  A few (Austin, Hope-Jones, and Hook & Hastings) have used brass ones.

Are there any other makes that have brass wedges?  I'm interested particularly in British and American builders.

Holditch

I seem to remember that the rank of Nicholson & Lord Oboe pipes circa 1890 which I used to have had brass wedges

M
Dubois is driving me mad! must practice practice practice

ComptonNewbie

H-J was closely involved with Norman & Beard (amongst many others) in the 1890s.  Generally, their later modifications and additions to his pipework are difficult to distinguish from orginal work.  I would expect them to have used brass wedges in their own work too.

Simon.

Lewisfreak

I have a Compton on my tuning round, Victoria methodist WSM that has brass wedges. Beautifully made.