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My G G Grandfather made pump organs in the town of Rothsville, Pa. He went to Philadelphia and Baltimore for the reeds and perhaps some other parts, but he was a master carpenter who also built string instruments. I have a cello and a violin made by him. There are newspaper notes about organs he made for others. As far as I know this is the only one extant, but who knows? This may be a way of finding others. You can see more about him at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34978354/john-m-fry
The organ descended to me in Spring of this year. My husband and I completely tore it down, and with the help of the facebook group and Horton Pressley's book, we rebuilt it. Previously, a couple of keys kind of worked. Now all keys work and the bellows, which was rebuilt twice, is great.
The organ descended to me in Spring of this year. My husband and I completely tore it down, and with the help of the facebook group and Horton Pressley's book, we rebuilt it. Previously, a couple of keys kind of worked. Now all keys work and the bellows, which was rebuilt twice, is great.
| Information | |
|---|---|
| ROS Reg No. | 7230 |
| Date Registered | 10/9/2024 |
| Views | 31602 |
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| Serial | |
| Manufactured Date | 1900 |
| Case Style | Parlor (with or without top) |
| Maker Location | Rothsville, Pa |
| Model | |
| Knee swells | ? |
| Wood | Walnut |
| Keys | 61 |
| Manual(s) | 0 |
| Range | F-F |
| Stops | 6 |
| Pump method | Pumped by Foot |
| Stops |
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| Coupler |
| Principal |
| Diapason |
| Melodia |
| Viola |
| Coupler |