Organ matters - Organs matter!

Hi again sorry

we would also love to know how to putthe instrument on the NORi since we do not believe it has an entry and sincethe organ is almost in original state think maybe would be a good idea to get someone from the registry to place it on the register but have noidea how to go aboutthat either

MadMerlin

hi all

I am considering incorporatingthe organ intothe designof the conference facility I am building in the church where organ currently sits . Somementioned it couldbe voiced down ?? and soem advice / contacts on tuning and advice on whetehr what we are intending to do will mean that organ could still be played would be useful. we are growing quite fond of it now and have decided tahtr it can continue to occupyythe space it has and we will work around it. We were hopingto design the organ into a wall with a removal front which could then mean we could have it played at concerts and such. We ahve no idea if this is feasible . The organ has now been played by an expert and he is of the opinion 5that it just requires tuning . Any suggestions as to who could advise on the housing for the instrument so as to ensure the best playing accoustics within the limits of practicality would be most welcome.

Madmerlin

Hi

No oRgan has not been sold I was concerne dtaht those bidding had the intention of breaking it up for use as spare parts or as scrap metal. In light of these concerns I withdrew the organ from sale on ebay .

Madmerlin

I have uploaded pictures of organ stops pedal bord to the ebay listing if anyone wishe sto see them

Hi again

I have looked up the NOR enrty given and this organ did come from stroud orginally so may be that one currently in congregational church in millfield peterborough having been move dfrom stroud in 1970 when the congregational church there closed and was emolished so may be the correct one I do not know for sure .

Madmerlin

The organ is currently fully assembled in a church I have acquired for development . It was moved into the church in 1970 and was overhauled at that time. It has been played by several organists who tell me it is working well. I have heard it playing and it sounds great . It is not on national organ register as far as i can tell . Current location is in peterborough and if anyone wishe sto come and see it then that is fine.

I am not as i say an organ enthusiast but this is a beautiful thing and I am very reluctant to do anything that might destroy it . It is however approximately 7ft wide 7 ft deep and 15 ft or so high dimensions approximate and it has to be moved from where itis at some point.

Madmerlin

Hi

I am not an organ expert but am in possession of a fully working Alfred Hunter grand organ circa either 1869 or 1902 . This was from my research originally from ebley chapel stroud . I have listed this on ebay and found this organisation. I am keen to find a good home for this instrument which I am told is of historical interest .

Incidentally trying to register on this site to tell you guys about this instrument was difficult .Just for your information.

Madmerlin