Pipe Organ Database

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J. W. Steere & Sons (Opus 493, 1902)

Location:

St. Patrick's R. C.
44 E. Central St.
Natick, MA 01760 US
gallery of the main sanctuary
Organ ID: 35710

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Roman Catholic Churches
  • The organ has been rebuilt or substantially revised.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Electro-pneumatic (EP)
  • 38 ranks. 3 manuals. 33 stops.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 3
  • Stops: 33
  • Position: Console in fixed position, center.
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 32
  • Key Action: Tubular-pneumatic connection from key to chest.
  • Stop Action: Electric connection between stop control and chest.
  • Console Style: Traditional style without cover.
  • Stop Controls: Stop keys above top manual.
  • Combination Action: Adjustable combination pistons.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on August 12, 2008:

Updated through on-line information from George R. Burke. -- The original pneumatic tubes from the console have been replaced with electronic keying

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

Repaired (& probably electrified), with replacement console c. 1966. Restored by volunteers from the church c. 1995-96. Action by 1996 is EP. Compass 61/30. 3 Gt. stops enclosed with Sw.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.

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