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#61
Organ History / Steam Caliope on a Steamboat
Last post by dragonser - February 25, 2021, 02:00:25 PM
Hi,
seen quickly on a TV program ( Cruising with Jane Mcdonald ) episode 4 series 3.
more details at
http://www.americanqueensteamboatcompany.com/blog/steam-calliope/

after more looking up it seems other boats have these as well
http://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/music/history-and-traditions/steam-calliope/

Good wishes Peter B
#63
Electronic Organs / Re: Eminent Pedal Boards
Last post by David Pinnegar - February 07, 2021, 09:00:49 PM
Member dragonser might be able to help.

Best wishes

David P
#64
Electronic Organs / Eminent Pedal Boards
Last post by Shaun Hooper - January 31, 2021, 08:04:23 PM
Any one out there had any experience of Eminent pedal-boards? This seems to be the budget version and feels like a couple of springs have shot- , on one pedal the (in-built) magnet is triggering the reed switch and making it sound like a damped oscillation, another pedal just wants to stay down just like a cypher.    Both faults are very annoying and are driving me up the wall!.  I can make a temporary bodge by using a terry clip to give a bit more spring to the pedals s , but I would like to replace the springs when I have a bit more time. I have enough technical knowledge to do the job, and it looks like stripping off the bracing woodwork to get to the PCBs which will then have to be removed, so it's not a quick 10 min repair. Eminent organs do not seem to be interested  now that  the guarantee has expired and they have had a change of personnel.
Thanks for any help. Shaun
#65
Organs on eBay or for urgent sale / Barrel organ on ebay
Last post by dragonser - January 31, 2021, 02:52:33 PM
Hi,
item number 313394956597
located in Northwich
tunes listed are Easter Hymn, Autralian Hymn ( Haydn ) , Helmsley , Surrey, Hanover ,
made by T C Bates
#66
House Organs / Hmmm . . . . anyone want to ta...
Last post by David Pinnegar - January 20, 2021, 01:27:52 AM
A prize for innovation goes to this lady . . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCGhQ0SXsNg

#67
House Organs / Gray and Davison at Buckingham...
Last post by David Pinnegar - January 20, 2021, 01:13:36 AM
A house organ . . . perhaps rather a larger one . . .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROmgja_Jx0Q

#68
Inspirational instruments / Cavaillé Coll organ in Manches...
Last post by David Pinnegar - January 07, 2021, 12:26:46 AM
A full five manual about to be restored:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1GrIrH_ANo

Best wishes

David P
#69
Reed organs and harmoniums / Re: Happy New Year 2021
Last post by dragonser - January 04, 2021, 11:11:15 PM
Hi,
just to wish you all the best for 2021.
and stay safe !
Good wishes
Peter B
#70
Reed organs and harmoniums / Re: Christmas Greetings
Last post by David_M - December 26, 2020, 01:44:31 AM
Thank you and the same to you.

It's strange not having to turn out for Midnight Mass however a different (distanced?) Christmas will be an interesting new experience.

Maybe I'll find out what Christmas is like if you're not a church organist!

Seasons wishes to all and stay safe.