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Quimby Pipe Organs, Inc. (2023)

Originally E. M. Skinner (Opus 265, 1916-1917)

Location:

St. Bernard's Catholic Parish
2450 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI 53704 US
Organ ID: 71526

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Roman Catholic Churches
  • The organ is currently being renovated or restored.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Jim Stettner on August 09, 2022.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Electro-pneumatic (EP)
  • 50 ranks. 5 divisions. 4 manuals.
Great (Expressive):
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Built by E. M. Skinner
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on August 09, 2022.

Swell (Expressive):
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Built by E. M. Skinner
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on August 09, 2022.

Choir (Expressive):
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Built by E. M. Skinner
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on August 09, 2022.

Solo (Expressive):
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Built by E. M. Skinner
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on August 09, 2022.

Pedal (Expressive):
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Built by E. M. Skinner
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on August 09, 2022.
Main:
  • Built by E. M. Skinner
  • Manuals: 4
  • Divisions: 5
  • 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: Adjustable combination pistons.
  • 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 Coupler Reversible Thumb Pistons
  • Has Coupler Reversible Toe Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Jim Stettner on August 09, 2022.
Jim Stettner on August 09, 2022:

This entry represents the restoration and installation of an existing organ for a new owner in a new location.

The organ was originally built for the Municipal Auditorium of Portland, Oregon. It was later moved to the Opera House of Alpenrose Dairy in Portland.

We received the most recent update for this note from Jim Stettner on August 09, 2022.
Stoplist copied from a related OHS Database entry: Open In New Tab
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Jim Stettner on August 09, 2022.

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