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R. A. Colby, Inc. (Opus 513, 2020)

Originally M. P. Möller (Opus 9207 & 9207-A, 1990 & 1958)

Location:

Corinth Reformed Church
150 16th Avenue Northwest
Hickory, NC 28601 US
Sanctuary
Organ ID: 65870

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: United Churches of Christ (UCC)
  • 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 Paul R. Marchesano on May 15, 2022.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Electro-pneumatic (EP)
  • 80 ranks. 5 divisions. 4 manuals. 120 stops. 80 registers.
Great:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. Facade pipes or case front visible.
  • Built by R. A. Colby, Inc.
We received the most recent update for this division from Joe Lippard on June 30, 2020.

Choir:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. No visible pipes.
  • Built by R. A. Colby, Inc.
We received the most recent update for this division from Joe Lippard on June 30, 2020.

Swell:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. No visible pipes.
  • Built by R. A. Colby, Inc.
We received the most recent update for this division from Joe Lippard on June 30, 2020.

Pedal:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In center chambers at the front of the room. Facade pipes or case front visible.
  • Built by R. A. Colby, Inc.
We received the most recent update for this division from Joe Lippard on June 30, 2020.

Solo:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In a case at the front of the room.
  • Built by R. A. Colby, Inc.
We received the most recent update for this division from Joe Lippard on June 30, 2020.

Solo Gallery:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: Pipes exposed (in whole or in part) in a gallery at the rear of the room.
  • Built by R. A. Colby, Inc.
We received the most recent update for this division from Joe Lippard on June 30, 2020.
Chancel:
  • Built by R. A. Colby, Inc.
  • Manuals: 4
  • Divisions: 5
  • Stops: 120
  • Registers: 80
  • Position: Movable console.
  • 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 without cover.
  • Stop Controls: Drawknobs.
  • Combination Action: Computerized/Digital system.
  • Combination Action Name: Walker Technical
  • 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 a Piston Sequencer
We received the most recent update for this console from Joe Lippard on June 30, 2020.
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We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Paul R. Marchesano on May 15, 2022.

Instrument Images:

Front left organ case: Photograph by Joe C. Lippard. Taken on 2020-06-29

Main Organ, Chancel Facade: Photograph by Joe C. Lippard. Taken on 2020-06-29

Gallery Processional Trumpet: Photograph by Joe C. Lippard. Taken on 2020-06-29

Console: Photograph by Joe C. Lippard. Taken on 2020-06-29

Console: Photograph by Joe C. Lippard. Taken on 2020-06-29

Console toe studs and expression shoes: Photograph by Joe C. Lippard. Taken on 2020-06-29

Builder's nameplate: Photograph by Joe C. Lippard. Taken on 2020-06-29

Console couplers: Photograph by Joe C. Lippard. Taken on 2020-06-29

Right stop jamb: Photograph by Joe C. Lippard. Taken on 2020-06-29

Left stop jamb: Photograph by Joe C. Lippard. Taken on 2020-06-29

Left Chamber (Choir): Photograph by Joe C. Lippard. Taken on 2020-06-29

Right Chamber (Swell): Photograph by Joe C. Lippard. Taken on 2020-06-29

Dedicatory Plaque: Photograph by Joe C. Lippard. Taken on 2020-09-18

Dedicatory Plaque: Photograph by Joe C. Lippard. Taken on 2020-09-18

Church exterior: Photograph by Joe C. Lippard. Taken on 2020-09-30

Chancel, console and organ cases: Photograph by Joby Bell, via Facebook, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2021-09-30

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