The 52-key scale was evolved from Limonaire and Carl Frei, and
is almost identical to the 48-key Gavioli scale. The organ shown here, "The
Musician", incorporates 5 registers has a façade similar to our
first 48-key organ (the owner's prreference).
Its specification of 164 pipes is as follows:
Melody
22 notes: 2 ranks bourdon, 2 ranks violin, 1 rank celeste, tremulant
Accompaniment
11 notes: 2 ranks
Bass
8 notes: 3 ranks + Trombone on register
Percussion
Bass drum & cymbal, snare drum.
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Bass pipes provide the foundation on which the organ's sound is built, so the largest pipes that could be fitted into the case are used. These are reclaimed church organ pipes, revoiced to speak on the greater wind pressure of 8½ inches w.g. This organ incorporates a main "bar" chest, with register control being by membrane boxes on the three melody registers and the trombone. |
Our keyed key frames were meticulously engineered for trouble-free
operation over many hours of playing. Their design evolved based on original
Mortier, Gavioli and Limonaire key frames. Only solid hardwoods were used -
no plywood or MDF.
In use, only minor adjustments are needed from time to time, along with removal of the inevitable paper dust from the music The keys themselves do wear out in time, but only after several years' use. They are easily replaced.
The Cabinet is arguably the smallest 52-key
"Dutch" street organ ever made. Its two percussion configurations give it a flexibility
of façade design. Its 115 pipes are packed into a case only 36 inches wide, and are
configured as follows:
Melody
22 notes: 2 ranks bourdon, 2 ranks violin, (both on register), tremulant
Accompaniment
12 notes: 1 rank
Bass Percussion |
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The organ's interior layout combines compactness for minimal overall dimensions, and an adequate double-feeder set powered by a large heavy wheel for smooth, easy hand-turning. |