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R. A. Colby, Inc. (2018)

Originally Henry Pilcher's Sons (Opus 1921, 1940)

Location:

Christ the King Roman Catholic Church
Abingdon, VA 24210 US
Organ ID: 63354

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Roman Catholic Churches
  • The organ has been renovated with changes 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 December 18, 2018.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: EP unit
  • 5 ranks. 3 divisions. 2 manuals.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): EP unit chests
  • Position: Pipes exposed (in whole or in part) at the front of the room.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on December 18, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
  • Divisions: 3
  • Position: Movable console.
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 32
  • Console Style: Traditional style with roll top.
  • Stop Controls: Stop keys above top manual.
  • Swell Control Type: No enclosed divisions.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard meeting AGO Standards.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on December 18, 2018.
Database Manager on August 02, 2018:

Identified through online information from Greg Lacey.
This organ was purchased by Mrs. Nell Clark after the Möller organ was installed at St. Paul's Kingsport in 1970. It was installed in two residences in the Abingdon, Virginia, area during her ownership and at some point she added a rank of reed pipes (Krummhorn?). I believe this work was done by Barger & Nix Organs. Before her death, Nell gave the organ to Christ the King Catholic Church in Abingdon, Virginia. It was relocated and installed by R. A. Colby Organ of Johnson City, Tennessee.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on February 11, 2019.

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