Thank you for your videos, my 1880s home came with an 1881 organ that was in desperate need of cleaning and some love. I need to clean the keys but No shellac thankfully, will try the plastic polish. Enjoyed the content all 4 parts!
The Reed Organ Society has excellent information on Reed Organ Repair. Unfortunately, it doesn't have many photos, so it is somewhat confusing at first. Also, Rodney Jantzi has excellent photos of many of his restoration projects.
Hey Bill! Loving these videos. How heavy are these? I found an identical one that I want to go grab. Just trying to figure out a game plan. Also, based on your tools, toys, and knowledge, are you a piano tech?
The typical "parlor organ" is easily handled by two people and a couple of small moving dollies. The larger chapel organs can weigh more (up to 500 pounds or more). The best way to learn about reed organ restoration is on the Reed Organ Society web site under "Information..." -> "Reed Organ Repair". Also, the Reed Organ Tech group on Facebook has a wealth of information.
Thank you for your videos, my 1880s home came with an 1881 organ that was in desperate need of cleaning and some love. I need to clean the keys but No shellac thankfully, will try the plastic polish. Enjoyed the content all 4 parts!
Great video for helping me restore my great great grandmothers 1890s organ.
Ooops! the video caption says "Part 2". It really should be Part 3. (Sorry about that)
Is there a sequence for restoring reed organs?
The Reed Organ Society has excellent information on Reed Organ Repair. Unfortunately, it doesn't have many photos, so it is somewhat confusing at first. Also, Rodney Jantzi has excellent photos of many of his restoration projects.
Hey Bill! Loving these videos. How heavy are these? I found an identical one that I want to go grab. Just trying to figure out a game plan. Also, based on your tools, toys, and knowledge, are you a piano tech?
The typical "parlor organ" is easily handled by two people and a couple of small moving dollies. The larger chapel organs can weigh more (up to 500 pounds or more). The best way to learn about reed organ restoration is on the Reed Organ Society web site under "Information..." -> "Reed Organ Repair". Also, the Reed Organ Tech group on Facebook has a wealth of information.