Smith American Reed Organ.wmv

1889 Smith American reed organ restoration, Winter of 2011. 4 ranks in the treble, 2 ranks in the bass plus 2 octaves in the sub-base.

Freu' Dich Sehr, O Meine Seele by J.S. Bach. Audio recorded on a Zoom H2

Category:

Music

Tags:

• pump organ
• restoration
• Bach Chorale

[ZaneCCooper]

What an awesome restoration! I'm sure it had many challenges too. It must be true about Smith's reputation as a superior builder. The tone is really good. It has body and not brittle at all. I'm so glad you saved it. Well done!

[tentreb]

@ZaneCCooper Thank you. Yes, it has good tonal quality, but it was a challenging rebuild at times. The sub-base in particular needed a lot of work. Regards - Mike

[rodneyjantzi]

I have to agree with Mr. Trayser :)

Fantastic workmanship, it sounds beautiful. Congratulations!

Rodney

[tentreb]

@rodneyjantzi Thanks, Rodney. Somehow I think the World's a better place with another one of these operating again. Mike

[tentreb]

Thanks, Justin. Stop list is: Sub-base, Octave Coupler, Principal Dolce, Diapason Dolce, Principal, Diapason; Vox Humana, Dulciana, Flute, Kalophon, Baritone, Diapason Forte, Principal Forte. Right knee lever operates the swells, Left knee lever operates the full organ.

First part played with Principal, Diapason, Flute, and Baritone ranks. Second part with Sub-base added in.

[musicman7nc]

So glad to see the finished job, congrats! Looks and sounds great, I'm always happy to see another Organ saved from becoming a desk or worse...

[Musique3579]

That is one astounding Reed Organ and the restoration job you have done is superb beyond belief! I could feel the vibrations of the low notes on my computer table. Lots of depth to this magnificent instrument. Could you give a list of the stop names if possible? Oh yes, and what registration were you playing this piece on? All the best and such a great video! :-)

Justin Trayser~ :-)