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BECKWITH ORGAN CO.
ROS Reg No. 6424


I bought this organ from a classified ad about 1982 when living in Norfolk, VA. The folding chair came with it. The organ needed some repairs; reservoir and exhausters re-covered, which I was able to carry out. It plays well. Tuned at A=441, close to modern pitch, it was able to be used as a continuo instrument in a performance of Handel's "Messiah" about 20 years ago. I used it in my home to help with sight-singing harmony in choral parts. A few years ago I gave the organ away to a friend.
Bill Fetcher

Information
ROS Reg No.6424
Date Registered9/5/2019
Views5599
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Serial1917
Manufactured Datecirca 1920
Case StyleFolding or Portable Organs
Maker LocationChicago, IL
ModelFolding
Knee swellsYes
WoodVery thin plywood
Keys39
Manual(s)1
RangeF-A
Stops0
Pump methodPumped by Foot