alan a sciranko on April 20th, 2020:
An article by A.E. Schlueter in the May, 2014 issue of the Diapason states that the new Wicks organ was bedeviled with a multitude of problems from the very beginning. These included but were not limited to: Insufficient wind pressure and wind pressure's inappropriate for use with electro-mechanical action, blocked tonal egress, severely impaired shutter function, and structural and support issues with the facade that posed safety concerns for the church. Schlueter completely rebuilt the organ just six years out from it's installation. Citing a sour economy Wicks sold the Highland, IL plant around 2011 and currently occupy much smaller quarters there.
Database Manager on April 26th, 2014:
Updated through online information from John Igoe. -- April 2014 issue of THE DIAPASON notes that Schlueter Pipe Organ Co, has completed major renovation, tonal redesign and completion of the instrument.
Database Manager on June 15th, 2013:
Updated through online information from Bob knupp. -- According to the church's organist, Schlueter is doing a complete rebuild of the organ.
Database Manager on November 28th, 2012:
Updated through online information from Jeff Scofield.
Database Manager on November 27th, 2012:
This entry describes an original installation of a new pipe organ.
Identified by Jeff Scofield, using information found in Wicks Organ Co. factory specifications.
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