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Charles W. McManis Co. (1976)

Originally Hook & Hastings (Opus 2614, 1935)

Location:

Francis Street Methodist Church
12th and Francis streets
St. Joseph, MO 64502 US
Organ ID: 2389

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Methodist Churches
  • The organ has been rebuilt or substantially revised.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Electro-pneumatic (EP)
  • 26 ranks. 2 manuals.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
  • Position: Console in fixed position, left.
  • Key Action: Electrical connection from key to chest.
  • Stop Action: Tubular-pneumatic connection between stop control and chest.
  • Console Style: Traditional style with roll top.
  • Stop Controls: Stop keys above top manual.
  • Combination Action: Adjustable mechanical system.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard not meeting AGO standards.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
  • Has Tutti Reversible Toe Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on September 05, 2005:

Online update from David W. Lewis, Jr. -- Rebuilt and enlarged to three manuals, 31 ranks, by Michael Quimby in 1986, utilizing 1950 Moller drawknob console from 1st Pres. Church, Jackson, MS

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

The original builder was Hook & Hastings (1906, Opus 2112).

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

Rebuild of 1935 Hook and Hastings which was an electrification of 1911 Hook & Hastings Op. 2667, in turn a rebuild of the 1906 Hook & Hastings. Rebuilt 1986 by Michael Quimby.

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

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