Schantz Organ Co. (Opus 42, 1948)

Location:

First Jenison Christian Reformed Church
244 Baldwin Street
Jenison, MI 49428 US
Organ ID: 41735

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Builder's Shops: Storage, display, etc.
  • 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: Information unknown or not applicable
  • 16 ranks. 4 divisions. 3 manuals. 35 stops.
All:
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 3
  • Divisions: 4
  • Stops: 35
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 32
  • Console Style: Traditional style with roll top.
  • Stop Controls: Drawknobs in vertical rows on angled jambs.
  • Combination Action: 'Hold and Set' pneumatic/mechanical system.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard meeting AGO Standards.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
  • Has Tutti Reversible Thumb Pistons
  • Has Tutti Reversible Toe Pistons
  • 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 10, 2009:

Updated through on-line information from Chad Boorsma.

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

Database Manager on August 02, 2009:

Identified through on-line information from Chad Boorsma. -- The organ was moved by Schantz in 1975 to the church's new building, 8360 Cottonwood Drive, also in Jenison. Schantz also enlarged the organ at this time and exchanged several ranks for new ones.

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

Instrument Images:

Church interior and organ chamber: Photograph by Schantz Organ Co., via Facebook, submitted by Jeff Scofield.