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Patrick J. Murphy & Associates Organbuilders (2007)

Originally Austin Organs, Inc. (Opus 2613, 1977)

Location:

Church of the Good Shepherd
1116 E. Lancaster Ave.
Rosemont, PA 19010 US
Organ ID: 64509

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Episcopal and Anglican Churches
  • The organ has been renovated with changes from its original state.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on October 21, 2019.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Information unknown or not applicable
  • 57 ranks. 4 divisions. 3 manuals. 66 registers.
All:
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. Exposed pipes visible.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on October 21, 2019.
Main:
  • Manuals: 3
  • Divisions: 4
  • Registers: 66
  • 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.
  • Stop Controls: Drawknobs in vertical rows on angled jambs.
  • Combination Action: Computerized/Digital system.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard meeting AGO Standards.
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on October 21, 2019.
Database Manager on October 20, 2019:

Some tonal changes to Austin Op. 2613, including shifting of upperwork between Swell and Positiv.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on October 21, 2019.
Database Manager on October 20, 2019:

Console renovated by Patrick J. Murphy in 2007.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on October 21, 2019.
Stoplist copied from the console October 15, 2019: Open In New Tab
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on October 21, 2019.

Instrument Images:

Sanctuary Interior and Chancel: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2019-10-15

Nave: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2019-10-15

Rood Screen: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2019-10-15

Pipe Display: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2019-10-15

Console to left: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2019-10-15

Console to right: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2019-10-15

Left Stopjamb: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2019-10-15

Right Stopjamb: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2019-10-15

Coupler rail: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2019-10-15

Builder name plate: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2019-10-15

Altar and Stained Glass Window: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2019-10-15

Church Exterior: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2019-10-15

Console and Nave: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2019-10-15

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