Pipe Organ Database

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Schantz Organ Co. (Opus 1683, 1982)

Location:

First Presbyterian Church
8047 Church Street
Richland, MI 49083 US
Sanctuary
Organ ID: 48243

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Presbyterian 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: Information unknown or not applicable
  • 19 ranks. 1,173 pipes. 3 divisions. 2 manuals. 30 stops.
All:
  • 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
  • Stops: 30
  • Position: Movable console.
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 32
  • Console Style: Traditional style with roll top.
  • Stop Controls: Tilting/rocking tablets above top manual.
  • 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
  • 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 July 07, 2011:

The organ was expanded in 2003 when six ranks were added by Schantz. The chimes are located on the rear wall of the balcony.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Source not recorded: Open In New Tab Stoplist provided by Schantz Organ Company
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.

Instrument Images:

Sanctuary Interior, Chancel, and Pipe Displays: Photograph by Chad Boorsma. Taken on 2012-07-18

Sanctuary Interior, Chancel, and Pipe Displays: Photograph by Chad Boorsma. Taken on 2012-07-18

Nave, Balcony, and Chimes: Photograph by Chad Boorsma. Taken on 2012-07-18

Church Exterior: Photograph by Chad Boorsma. Taken on 2012-07-18

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