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Barger and Nix (2002 ca.)

Originally M. P. Möller (Opus 7630, 1947)

Location:

Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church
136 East Main Street
Abingdon, VA 24210 US
Sanctuary; front
Organ ID: 71951

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Presbyterian Churches
  • The organ has an unknown or unreported status.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Jim Stettner on October 19, 2022.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Electro-pneumatic (EP), EP unit
  • 14 ranks. 3 divisions. 2 manuals.
Great (Expressive):
  • 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 M. P. Möller
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on October 18, 2022.

Swell (Expressive):
  • 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 M. P. Möller
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on October 18, 2022.

Pedal:
  • Chest Type(s): EP unit chests
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. Facade pipes or case front visible.
  • Built by M. P. Möller
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on October 18, 2022.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
  • Divisions: 3
  • Position: Console in fixed position, left.
  • 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.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Toe Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Jim Stettner on October 18, 2022.
Jim Stettner on October 18, 2022:

This entry represents tonal additions to an existing organ, and a new console. Identified from submitted OHS Database photos.

We received the most recent update for this note from Jim Stettner on October 18, 2022.
Courtesy of Barger & Nix: Open In New Tab
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Jim Stettner on October 19, 2022.

Instrument Images:

Console: Great stops: Photograph by Stone Alvarado. Taken on 2022-10-14

Console: Swell & Pedal stops: Photograph by Stone Alvarado. Taken on 2022-10-14

Console: Couplers: Photograph by Stone Alvarado. Taken on 2022-10-14

Church exterior: Photograph by theclio.com, via Jim Stettner, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken approx. April 2019

Organ facade from left side of the church: Photograph by Stone Alvarado. Taken on 2022-10-12

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