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Reuter Organ Co. (Opus 1767, 1971)

Location:

Second Reformed Church
225 E. Central Ave.
Zeeland, MI 49464 US
Sanctuary
Organ ID: 21603

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Reformed Churches (RCA, CRC, URC, PRC)
  • The organ has been rebuilt or substantially revised.
  • The organ's condition is good, in regular use.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: EP pitman
  • 24 ranks. 1,367 pipes. 3 divisions. 2 manuals. 30 stops.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): EP pitman chests
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. No visible pipes.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
  • Divisions: 3
  • Stops: 30
  • Position: Console in fixed position, center.
  • 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: Stop keys above top manual.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard meeting AGO Standards.
  • Has Tutti Reversible Thumb Pistons
  • Has Tutti Reversible Toe Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
  • Has Coupler Reversible Toe Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on November 30, 2018:

Organ was rebuilt and expanded by Reuter and rededicated in November 2018.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on December 18, 2018.
Database Manager on December 10, 2010:

The specifications for the organ were drawn up by George Price, Harriet Vanderby, and Fran Baron.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on August 18, 2009:

Updated through on-line information from Chad Boorsma.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on August 14, 2009:

Updated through on-line information from Chad Boorsma. -- The Great division is located in the right chamber. The Swell division is under expression in the left chamber. Tonal finishing was done by George Price, the Reuter representative.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on November 24, 2005:

Identified from the Reuter Opus List, provided by Chris Leaver, Reuter Organ Co., November, 2005.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Source not recorded: Open In New Tab Stoplist taken from the console (August 13, 2009)
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.

Instrument Images:

Church Exterior: Photograph by Chad Boorsma. Taken on 2009-08-21

Sanctuary Interior, Chancel, and Chamber Curtains: Photograph by Chad Boorsma. Taken on 2009-08-13

Console: Photograph by Chad Boorsma. Taken on 2009-08-13

Nave and Balcony: Photograph by Chad Boorsma. Taken on 2009-08-13

Sanctuary Interior, Chancel, and Chamber Curtains: Photograph by Chad Boorsma. Taken on 2009-08-13

Church exterior: Photograph by Chad Boorsma. Taken on 2009-08-21

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