Hi
I just saw this interesting instrument on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HUMPHREYS-COMBINED-REED-ORGAN-AND-PIANO-/150567304123?pt=UK_Antiques_Other_RL&hash=item230e82bbbb
item no 150567304123
there is also more info on the web site
http://blogharmonium.co.uk/
[ which has other info as well ].
regards Peter B
Dear Peter
Thanks for drwaing that one to attention - the thought that it is recommended to be scrapped is terrible - it's so unique that it should be a candidate for Tony . . . ?
Best wishes
David P
Hi
Sadly, I don't have room (or money). There's similar instrument in the Saltaire museum - the "orgapin" built by Whomes, and designed for silent film accompaniment in small cinemas.
It's a bit of a pig to play - the organ makes the piano action rather heavy - and on that example, the stops are controlled by levers below and in front of the keys.
I find the biggest problem (I've played it a few times in demo recitals) is remembering that the sustain pedal only affects the piano - not the organ as well, as a MIDI set up often does.
Wurlitzer actually built comboned pipe organs and piano - usually 2 manual - and some other examples are known.
Every Blessing
Tony