Swem Pipe Organ Maintenance
1974
West Leonard Christian Reformed Church
Sanctuary
1053 Leonard Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI, US
18 Ranks - 1,262 Pipes
Instrument ID: 41912 ● Builder ID: 6123 ● Location ID: 36909
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Builder: Unknown
Position: Console in Fixed Position, Left
Design: Traditional With Roll Top
Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Meeting AGO Standards)
Features:
2 Manuals (61 Notes)32 Note Pedal3 Divisions28 StopsElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop Action✓ Crescendo✓ Combination Thumb Piston(s)✓ Coupler Toe Piston(s)Stop Layout: Stop Keys Above Top Manual
Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Meeting AGO Standards)
Combination Action: Adjustable Combination Pistons
Control System: Unknown or N/A
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This instrument is: Extant and Playable in this location
Database Manager on August 10th, 2013:
In 2012, it was discovered the several of the Pedal Bourdon pipes were cracked. These remain in the chamber but were replaced tonally by Peterson digital sounds.
In 2012, it was discovered the several of the Pedal Bourdon pipes were cracked. These remain in the chamber but were replaced tonally by Peterson digital sounds.
Database Manager on August 26th, 2009:
Identified through on-line information from Chad Boorsma -- This instrument began as a tracker instrument built by the Hillgreen, Lane and Company in 1909. Repairs and improvements to the organ, including a new detached console, were completed in 1948 and likely included painting the facade pipes white. The organ chamber is located on the east side of the sanctuary. Prior to a 1962 remodeling of the sanctuary, the pews faced that direction in a semi-circular fashion with the pulpit in front of the organ chamber. It was during this remodeling that the pipes were covered by grillework. In 1974, the organ was given all new windchests (electro-pneumatic), a new Klann console, and tonal changes by Don Swem. Some of the original facades pipes are still used for the lower notes of the Great 8' Diapason.
Related Instrument Entries: Hillgreen, Lane & Co. (Opus 198, 1909)
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