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M. P. Möller (Opus R-848, 1972)

Originally Unknown Builder (19__)

Location:

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
6084 W Canal Rd.
Abbottstown, PA 17301 US
Sanctuary; rear gallery
Organ ID: 70578

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Roman Catholic Churches
  • The organ has been rebuilt or substantially revised.
  • The organ's condition is good, in regular use.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Roman Lizak on June 18, 2022.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Electro-pneumatic (EP)
  • 3 divisions. 2 manuals.
Great (Expressive):
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In a gallery-level case at the rear of the room.
  • Built by M. P. Möller
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on March 27, 2022.

Swell (Expressive):
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In a gallery-level case at the rear of the room.
  • Built by M. P. Möller
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on March 27, 2022.

Pedal:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In a gallery-level case at the rear of the room.
  • Built by M. P. Möller
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on March 27, 2022.
Gallery:
  • Built by M. P. Möller
  • Manuals: 2
  • Divisions: 3
  • Position: Console in fixed position, center.
  • 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: 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 Combination Action Thumb Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Jim Stettner on March 27, 2022.
Jim Stettner on March 27, 2022:

This entry represents the rebuild by M.P. Moller of an existing organ - original builder presently unknown.

We received the most recent update for this note from Jim Stettner on March 27, 2022.
Stoplist copied from console photos: Open In New Tab Originally published March 27, 2022
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Jim Stettner on March 27, 2022.

Instrument Images:

Organ case in rear gallery: Photograph by Steven Gautsch . Taken on 2022-03-26

Organ Facade and console : Photograph by Steven Gautsch . Taken on 2022-03-26

Organ casework and facade : Photograph by Steven Gautsch. Taken on 2022-03-26

Console : Photograph by Steven Gautsch. Taken on 2022-03-26

Console: Pedal rocker tabs: Photograph by Steven Gautsch. Taken on 2022-03-26

Console: Swell rocker tabs: Photograph by Steven Gautsch. Taken on 2022-03-26

Console: Great rocker tabs: Photograph by Steven Gautsch. Taken on 2022-03-26

Manuals: Photograph by Steven Gautsch. Taken on 2022-03-26

Builder’s nameplate: Photograph by Steven Gautsch. Taken on 2022-03-26

Swell and Crescendo pedals : Photograph by Steven Gautsch. Taken on 2022-03-26

Pedal Bourdon: Photograph by Steven Gautsch. Taken on 2022-03-26

Pedal Bourdon: Photograph by Steven Gautsch. Taken on 2022-03-26

Pedal Bourdon: Photograph by Steven Gautsch. Taken on 2022-03-26

Great Diapason: Photograph by Steven Gautsch. Taken on 2022-03-26

Pipework inside swellbox: Photograph by Steven Gautsch. Taken on 2022-03-26

Great 8' Open Diapason pipework behind facade : Photograph by Steven Gautsch. Taken on 2022-03-26

Church interior : Photograph by Steven Gautsch. Taken on 2022-03-26

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