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John Dill (Opus 5105, 2002)

Originally Wicks (1970)

Location:

Westminster Presbyterian Church
315 East Scott St,
Gainesville, TX 76240 US
Organ ID: 47100

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Presbyterian Churches
  • The organ has been altered from its original state.
  • The organ's condition is good, in regular use.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Wicks Direct Electric
  • 8 ranks. 3 divisions. 2 manuals.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Wicks Direct Electric chests
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. Facade pipes or case front visible.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
  • Divisions: 3
  • Position: Console in fixed position, right.
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 32
  • Key Action: Electrical connection from key to chest.
  • Stop Action: Electric connection between stop control and chest.
  • Console Style: Traditional style with roll top.
  • Combination Action: Computerized/Digital system.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard meeting AGO Standards.
  • Has Tutti Reversible Thumb Pistons
  • Has Tutti Reversible Toe Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Toe Pistons
  • Has Coupler Reversible Thumb Pistons
  • Has Coupler Reversible Toe Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on October 03, 2010:

Updated through on-line information from John Dill. -- Instrument was moved from Dallas to Gainesville with no alterations of any kind beyond lay out. It became necessary to add a new memory system and a new blower since the organ was re-installed.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on August 03, 2010:

Identified through on-line information from Jerry T. Bell. -- Organ was built by Wicks in 1970 for Northridge Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas. 2 Manuals - 8 Ranks. Organ in sanctuary with some exposed pipework in center of chancel area above choir loft.

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

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