Organ matters - Organs matter!

This may help - if the link works: https://www.facebook.com/pldavey?fref=ts

Good luck,

Nigel

Fr Otto - any good to you - not far away - on facebook:

ORGAN NEEDING A HOME (apparently) - I said I'd pass this on to those who may be able to forward info: A friend of my brother's has bought an old Methodist chapel in Appledore (north Devon) in which there is an organ which he would rather like to find a good home for. It's made by WG Vowels and is quite big. As far as I know it's a proper pipe organ, original to the chapel. He wouldn't mind some money for it but if nobody wants to pay for it he would still like someone to come and take it away. Long shot - and I'm sure you've got much else on your mind at the moment, but might you know of anyone Philip? 

Contact Philip Davey at Truro Methodist Church.

N

I'm sorry to hear that, Fr Otto.  There was a decent 2-manual Bishop on Ebay recently, sold for peanuts (but hopefully going to be rebuilt).  I do hope that your church - which I've only seen from outside as it was locked - don't go do the 'Jimmy Shand (and his band)' route.  Sorry, also that you are going.
N

Well said, Fr Otto.  I'm not sure what size organ your parish is looking for, but there is a small 1-manual & pedal going begging in Carhampton, Nr Minehead due to 're-ordering'.http://www.npor.org.uk/NPORView.html?RI=N05531

The DAC told me recently that they have faculty permission to remove it - I understand that time is of the essence.  I could have a look if it's of any interest to you.

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here's the ebay link:  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHURCH-ORGAN-PIPES-LEAD-AND-ZINC-HUNDREDS-AT-LEAST-300-WAS-TOLD-2000-BY-CHURCH-/111501390789?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Keyboard_RL&hash=item19f60033c5

I saw it this morning - absolutely shocking.

Can I give another plug for the sale of my house organ.  Things seem to be finally moving on the house sale front, so i may have to move sooner rather than later.  All sensible offers considered.

Lokks like a lovely little organ. Hop it finds a good home where it will be played and appreciated.

Very good news!

Sadly, too far for me to travel, especially as I need to be back in Somerset to play on Sunday.

A bit of interest, but nothing serious.  Circumstances are changing, so I may be able to keep her.  :)

Hi Chas,

Some details sent to you today.  Sorry for the delay - I've been rushed off my feet!

Regards,

Nigel

Sadly, my house organ is still not shown on NPOR.  I submitted the details in November 2012 (as noted at the start of this thread).

Hi again,

I've responded to your enquiry about my house organ, but have just remembered that a church in Bristol had (before Christmas), a chamber organ which had been donated to them some time back, and which they were trying to re-home.  I could probably find out more if you're interested.

Nigel

Hi,

Thanks for your email.  I saw your wanted ad also on this forum: if you're looking for an organ for a church, I doubt that mine will be loud enough - the voicing is, intentionally, very gentle.  If you're looking for something for home practice, it will be excellent - let me know.

Regards,

Nigel

Still need to find a new home for this lovely instrument.

Looks good - who's doing the work?

Hi Bob,

You have a message.

Nigel

A good selection.  And my house organ is also for sale due to an impending move - on the forum.

Never knew that Daniels to built a cinema organ, but that console is definitely a Compton - possibly a miniatura.