RISTER PIPE ORGANS

Console rebuild / upgrade

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This is an M.P. Moller pipe organ console with electropneumatic switching and combination action, showing considerable wear and tear after over 40 years of use.

 

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The same console after refinishing, and the installation of new drawknob mechanisms, solid state switching and enhanced multi-level combination action.

Console rebuild / upgrade

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This ia a 1929 Reuter pipe organ console, originally with electropneumatic action which was upgraded to electromechanical in the early 60's.

 

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The same console after a recent rebuild, including the installation of new and additional stops, refinished stoprail, keyslips and key cheeks, solid state switching, and a new multi-level combination action. 

Console rebuild / upgrade

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A 1928 Artcraft residence organ console, showing the wear and tear of decades of use.  The console, which has a player unit installed on its top, had been disconnected from the organ for a period of time and unused.

  

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The Artcraft console after stoprails and keydesk components have been refinished, swell shoes have been refurbished, with installation of new and additional stops (expanded specification), solid state switching, and a new and expanded solid state combination action system.  The knee panel has been removed to show swell shoes and excess "cable trough".

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An example of a remotely located solid state switching system. This receives electrical impulses from the console and directs the proper stops and pipes to speak.