Organ matters - Organs matter!

Many thanks David, looks like another visit to South Wales then.
Mel

As a follow up, I am receiving a lot of interest and am very hopeful of finding a new home for this organ.
However, I have been asked if the organ is a mechanical (tracker action) or tubular pneumatic? How do I tell the difference?
Also, this organ was not listed in the NPOR but I have sent all the detail to them and they are in the process of registering it.
Mel

"On the matter of price, it's a really admirable idea to set a good price in order for instruments to find a good home, even if one does not charge it and gives it to them. It then means that the instrument is not a candidate merely for the scrap merchants or bastardisation into single rank midi house curiosities . . . "
Entirely agree David, it's just about impossible to make any money out of old organs, the main object is to find a good home, but as you say, these instruments do have a real value and should be treated as such.

Mel

Thanks Matt, I'm becoming Organ literate as the days go by, wondered what a Bourdon was, so now I know.
Cheers
Mel

Hi Neil
That's wonderful information and certainly food for thought, it is actually me that is selling the organ, I'm not buying it, the customer is in all probability going to be in the USA but negotiations are ongoing at the moment, hence my barrage of questions in preparation should the sale go ahead.
It won't be £10k or anywhere near, just enough to make it all worthwhile to find this organ a good home.
If things get firmed up I will certainly contact a proffessional and the guy in Pontardawe sounds very close.
The pedal board is described as Bourdon 30 notes 16' so I guess a 20' container will be minimum.
I'll enquire about the pipe racks also.
Thanks again.
Mel

Hi David
Totally agree, probably going to USA.

Many thanks David, very useful advice, do you know of any company that may supply packing racks for the pipes?
I was also wondering how much space the organ will take up once packed, would it fit comfortably into a container say of either 10' or 20' for shipping?
I am aware there are many other organs being disposed of but this one is in fine working condition, so no harm in trying as regards finding a good home then.
Thanks for the input also Tony, hopefully the pipes will have some ident on them but as David says, can only help reassembly if they have a more logical marking put on them for the rebuild.
What about the actual woodwork, pedal board, couples etc? anything difficult there?
Cheers
Mel

Hi
It's in a Welsh Chapel near Pontardawe South Wales.
It's not confirmed yet but the sale is moving forward.
Any help would be very much appreciated.
Cheers
Mel

Hi
Looking for some advice from the very knowledgeable on this forum.
I have a project which may soon involve removal, packing and shipping of a pipe organ from a Welsh Chapel.
How feasible is it to attempt such a removal myself, with an assistant?
Would I be better advised to enlist the help of proffessionals?
I have had a peek and the the task does look complicated but not overly daunting, am I likely to damage something which will cost a fortune to have repaired later?
Any advice will be both appreciated and seriously listened to.
Regards
Mel

Peter Conacher built organ in a Welsh Chapel for sale. Built in 1909 of first class materials and workmanship, it still plays beautifully.
58 pipes,two platform, pedal board with 30 notes Bourdon wood 16'.
Pipes are 8'
Voices include: Violin, Rohr Flote, Salicional, Voix Celestes, Gemshorn, Piccolo, Oboe.
Couples - Swell - Great / Swell- Pedal / Great - Pedal.
All offers will be considered, no rush to remove it at this time
Photos can be provided, just can't seem to post them here.

Quote from: EdwardDean on February 11, 2012, 05:55:16 PM
Mel - would it be possible to see a copy of the specification too?

ED

Hi Ed
The organ is in a chapel in Wales at the moment, I can send more details and pics Wednesday 22nd Feb if required.
Cheers
Mel

Hi
Have you got an organ yet?
If not I can send you details of a Peter Conacher organ which is in beautiful condition and would be available within your budget.
Regards
Mel