M. P. Möller (Opus R-957, 1976)

Originally Steere Organ Company (1918)

Location:

Fort Valley United Methodist Church
301 West Church Street
Fort Valley, GA 31030 US
Organ ID: 51908

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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 needs attention, but in usable condition.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on July 10, 2019.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Information unknown or not applicable
  • 15 ranks. 3 divisions. 2 manuals. 13 stops. 17 registers.
All:
  • Position: In center 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 July 10, 2019.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
  • Divisions: 3
  • Stops: 13
  • Registers: 17
  • 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 with roll top.
  • Stop Controls: Drawknobs in vertical rows on angled jambs.
  • Combination Action: Adjustable combination pistons.
  • 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 Coupler Reversible Toe Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on July 10, 2019.
Database Manager on July 10, 2019:

Renovation by Parkey Organbuilders 2015.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on July 11, 2019.

Database Manager on August 10, 2013:

This is a rebuild of an existing organ. Identified by Charles R. Adams III, based on personal knowledge of the organ. --

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Stoplist copied from the factory specifications via the OHS Archives: Open In New Tab
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on July 11, 2019.
Factory specifications: Open In New Tab Stoplist and accessories
Document created on 1976-03-10
We received the most recent update for this document from Jeff Scofield on July 04, 2022.

Instrument Images:

Sanctuary Interior, Chancel, and Pipe Facade: Photograph by Jonathan D. Meeks. Taken on 2016-10-06

Console: Photograph by Jonathan D. Meeks. Taken on 2016-10-06

Builders' Nameplates: Photograph by Jonathan D. Meeks. Taken on 2016-10-06

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