Tuesday, August 10, 2010

The Organ

Our builder is the firm of Robert William Wallace of Virginia. In May, Dr. William W. Hamner, Jr., the tonal director for the project, took these photos of pipe work and others items being manufactured at A. R. Schopp's Sons, Inc. in Alliance, Ohio. Bill has designed us an amazing spec and the folks at Schopp do incredible work. 

8' Cornopean (Swell). The photo flash made the resonators look like brass, but they are 50% tin - 50% lead.

16' Major Bass. 

4' Octave (Choir). The drill is set there so you can get a sense of the size of the pipes/chest.
Swell shades being made (laminated).

A electric action chest top board turned upside-down and being wired up.

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