The J. W. Walker & Sons, Ltd. Organ
Opus 15052, 1987

Kamehameha Schools

Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel

1887 Makua Kane St.
Honolulu, Oahu, HI, US

55 Ranks - 2,983 Pipes
Instrument ID: 24394 ● Builder ID: 3099 ● Location ID: 21675
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Builder: Unknown
Position: Console in Fixed Position, Right
Design: Traditional With Roll Top
Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Meeting AGO Standards)
Features:
3 Manuals 3 Divisions41 Stops41 RegistersElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop Action
Stop Layout: Drawknobs in Vertical Rows on Angled Jambs
Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Meeting AGO Standards)
Combination Action: Adjustable Combination Pistons
Control System: Unknown or N/A

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This instrument is: Extant and Playable in this location

Database Manager on June 25th, 2013:

Updated through online information from anthony meloni. -- I have been maintaining this organ since 2001. I have performed a substantial amount of restorative work to the organ, including replacement of sagging pipe resonators, and continuous maintenance. I will be removing all pipework in March 2014 for a thorough cleaning, and releathering of offset chests.

Database Manager on April 26th, 2009:

Update through information posted to PIPORG-L April 26, 2009: -- Termites don't eat mahogany. Oak on the other hand, they eat for breakfast, unless it is specially treated. ...
The Walker at Kamehameha School Chapel has a case which is made entirely of Koa, a local wood. As a point of interest, while oak and mahogany may sell for about $4-6.00 per board ft., Koa sells for about $40.00 per board ft. But when you own Koa forests like the Kamehameha Schools, this is not really an issue. It is also used for furniture, and is quite beautiful ... .

Database Manager on October 28th, 2006:

Identified through on-line information from James R. Stettner.

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