Pipe Organ Database

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Casavant (Opus 694, 1917)

Location:

Central Methodist Church
131 - 7th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 0W5 CA
Organ ID: 49012

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Methodist 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)
  • 36 ranks. 4 divisions. 3 manuals. 32 stops. 37 registers.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In center 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: 3
  • Divisions: 4
  • Stops: 32
  • Registers: 37
  • Position: Console in fixed position, center.
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 30
  • Key Action: Electrical connection from key to chest.
  • Stop Action: Electric connection between stop control and chest.
  • Console Style: Traditional style with roll top.
  • Stop Controls: Drawknobs in vertical rows on angled jambs.
  • Combination Action: Adjustable combination pistons.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
  • 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 February 27, 2018:

Updated by The Zach
12 stops, including Solo division, were prepared for. Rebuilt by Hill, Norman and Beard.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on February 27, 2018:

Updated by The Zach, who has heard or played the organ.
12 stops, including Solo division, prepared for. Later rebuilt by Hill, Norman & Beard.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on May 07, 2017:

Identified through information in Casavant documents, courtesy of Simon Couture and Denis Blaine.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Factory specifications: Open In New Tab Original document from The Zach.
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.

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