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M. P. Möller (Opus R-861, 1972)

Originally Skinner Organ Co. (Opus 826, 1930)

Location:

Emmanuel Reformed Church / Emmanuel United Church of Christ
124 Broadway
Hanover, PA 17331 US
Sanctuary
Organ ID: 23644

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Roman Catholic Churches
  • The organ is currently being renovated or restored.
  • The organ's condition needs attention, but in usable condition.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Electro-pneumatic (EP)
  • 51 ranks. 3,076 pipes. 5 divisions. 3 manuals. 42 stops. 51 registers.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. Facade pipes or case front visible.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 3
  • Divisions: 5
  • Stops: 42
  • Registers: 51
  • Position: Console in fixed position, right.
  • 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 without cover.
  • Stop Controls: Drawknobs in vertical rows on angled jambs.
  • Combination Action: Remote pneumatic/mechanical capture system.
  • 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 June 23, 2012:

Updated through online information from Scott Crowell. -- Combination Action is worn out. The organ is about to undergo restoration/rebuilding by Peragallo Pipe Organ Company, who will also build a new 4 manual console.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on April 21, 2012:

Updated through online information from Jeff Scofield. -- Originally installed as 4/38 E M Skinner Op. 826; rebuilt by Aeolian-Skinner with tonal changes in 1965.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on May 15, 2006:

Identified through information adapted from E. M. Skinner/Aeolian-Skinner Opus List, by Sand Lawn and Allen Kinzey (Organ Historical Society, 1997), and included here through the kind permission of Sand Lawn:
Rebuild with new console and ten new ranks of Skinner/Aeolian-Skinner Opus 826/826-A.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Source not recorded: Open In New Tab Stoplist copied from the factory specifications
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.

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