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Schantz Organ Co. (Opus 303, 1957)

Location:

Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church
4615 Asheville Hwy.
Knoxville, TN 37914 US
Sanctuary
Organ ID: 23444

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Baptist Churches
  • The organ is no longer a complete instrument; dispersed/parted out.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on March 12, 2020.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: EP pitman
  • 24 ranks. 1,710 pipes. 5 divisions. 4 manuals. 38 stops. 21 registers.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): EP pitman chests
  • Position: In center chambers at the front of the room. No visible pipes.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on March 12, 2020.
Main:
  • Manuals: 4
  • Divisions: 5
  • Stops: 38
  • Registers: 21
  • Position: Movable console.
  • 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: Drawknobs in vertical rows on angled jambs.
  • Combination Action: 'Hold and Set' pneumatic/mechanical system.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard meeting AGO Standards.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
  • Has Tutti Reversible Toe Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Toe Pistons
  • Has Coupler Reversible Thumb Pistons
  • Has Coupler Reversible Toe Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on March 12, 2020.
Database Manager on June 25, 2013:

Updated through online information from Randall Maynard. -- This organ was sold and removed from the building in the Fall of 2011. It was sold by the church to R. A. Colby Organs of Johnson City, TN and has been parted and offered for sale by Colby.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on June 22, 2010:

Updated through online information from Randall C. Maynard. -- June 21, 2010 - This organ is still in same condition as described by myself and Will Dunklin..... it's in good shape in the sense that it has not been moved from the chambers however a complete restoration would be necessary to bring it back to playing condition now. Organ has not been played since late winter 2004 (over 6 years) and is currently being offered for sale by the church. If there is an interest in purchasing the organ the church can be contacted directly.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on July 07, 2009:

Updated through online information from Randall C. Maynard. -- July 6, 2009 Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church now uses all contemporary music and this organ is currently for sale. Organ needs a complete restoration.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on May 31, 2007:

Updated through online information from James R. Stettner. [Source: Knoxville AGO web site]

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on April 28, 2006:

Updated through online information from Randall C. Maynard. -- Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church was formerly Bell Avenue Baptist Church and this Schantz organ is original to the building. Chilhowee Hills was formed in October 1987 as a result of the merger of the McCalla Avenue and Bell Avenue Baptist Churches and the organ was in consistant use week to week until spring of 2004 when the church undertook a major renovation project which expanded the existing auditorium to include 2,500 seats. The organ was not included in the project and currently is unplayable and in need of total restoration. Console is disconnected and resides in the large welcome center area directly behind the auditorium.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on April 26, 2006:

Updated through online information from Randall C. Maynard.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on April 25, 2006:

Identified through online information from Randall C. Maynard. -- One pipe chamber is on each side of the baptistry, behind and above the choir loft, and a third chamber housing the Solo organ is placed in the attic and speaks into the auditorium through an opening in the ceiling above the choir loft.

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 console and chamber inspection October 9 2009
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.

Instrument Images:

Console - in reception area: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2008-03-17

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