English Chamber Organ

This instrument was based on an anonymous 17th century organ currently on display a Cannons Ashby House in Northamptonshire, England. Like its historical predecessors all the pipes are made of pine and oak. It is a true chamber or house organ with a gentle singing voice that does not overwhelm even though the pipes speak directly into the player. The narrow scaled open pipes create a rich, almost string like tone.  As a result, when played in ensembles the organ almost works as a viol consort.

The case is American walnut while the façade pipes are pine with cherry caps. The keyboard is ebonized walnut with sycamore sharps. A small electric blower with regulator is housed under the case. The design of the painted and gilt fret-sawn pipeshades is based on the American Bull Thistle.

This instrument is back on the market.  See: www.harpsichord.com for the listing.

• "Gracie"
• English Chamber Organ
• Italian Harpsichord
• "Brother Mark"
• B/G Continuo Organ
• Four Rank Box Organ
• Positive
• Single Rank Practice Organ
• 2 Rank Chamber Organ