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A. [Aubrey] Thompson-Allen Co. (2020)

Originally Aeolian-Skinner Organ Co. (Opus 1132, 1951)

Location:

Derry Presbyterian Church
248 E Derry Rd.
Hershey, PA 17033 US
Sanctuary
Organ ID: 67359

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Presbyterian Churches
  • The organ has been altered with the introduction of a digital/computer memory system.
  • The organ's condition is good, in regular use.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Jim Stettner on January 14, 2021.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: EP pitman
  • 42 ranks. 2,614 pipes. 5 divisions. 3 manuals.
Great:
  • Chest Type(s): EP pitman chests
  • Built by Aeolian-Skinner Organ Co.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on January 14, 2021.

Swell (Expressive):
  • Chest Type(s): EP pitman chests
  • Built by Aeolian-Skinner Organ Co.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on January 14, 2021.

Choir (Expressive):
  • Chest Type(s): EP pitman chests
  • Built by Aeolian-Skinner Organ Co.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on January 14, 2021.

Positiv:
  • Chest Type(s): EP pitman chests
  • Built by Aeolian-Skinner Organ Co.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on January 14, 2021.

Pedal:
  • Chest Type(s): EP pitman chests
  • Built by Aeolian-Skinner Organ Co.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on January 14, 2021.
Main:
  • Built by Aeolian-Skinner Organ Co.
  • Manuals: 3
  • Divisions: 5
  • 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: Computerized/Digital 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 Thumb Piston(s)
  • Has Tutti Reversible Toe Piston(s)
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Piston(s)
  • Has Combination Action Toe Piston(s)
  • Has a Piston Sequencer
We received the most recent update for this console from Jim Stettner on January 14, 2021.
Jim Stettner on January 14, 2021:

The organ was sold to Derry Presbyterian Church at the end of 2019 by Church of the Redeemer, UCC in New Haven, CT. which closed.

We received the most recent update for this note from Jim Stettner on January 14, 2021.
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We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Jim Stettner on January 14, 2021.

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