REED ORGAN PARTS

A reed organ is old and not very clear in tone. But, it has the sound of the days of Little House on the Prairie. The old clap board white churches of America of 150 years ago have reed organs.

But, the reed organs of the old parlors had an impressive gallary standing up nearly to the ceiling. There, the crystal dishes from Ireland were on display. The mirror reflected the gas lights around
the room.

The sound of a well restored reed organ is one of peace and warmth.

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PUMP (REED) ORGAN SUPPLIES

Part Description:                                                                                                           Part Number            Price

Stops-  Black enamel finish, without face
      Straight-  Each  451395A  in graphic       SH722           $  7.85
      Straight-  Dozen 451395A in graphic      SH722        $  72.50
      Beveled-  Each  451395B in graphic       SH723           $  8.85
      Beveled-  Dozen 451395B in graphic       SH723         $  72.50

Stop Knob Faces
      Celluloid, 7/8 inch diameter 451397 in the graphic
      CLICK HERE
             to see listing of knob faces.

Stop Knob Rods-
       Try saying that in a hurry  :-)
       Black enamel, 9/16 inches diameter
       7 inches long with shoulder
       451396 in the graphic                             SH729         $  4.90 ea.
              Dozen                                            SH729           $ 36.00

Bellows Valve Flap- Leather- Pair
       2-1/4 inches wide by 14 inches long      DA440            $ 18.90 / pair
       2-3/4 inches wide by15 inches long       DA441            $ 24.90 / pair

"T" Wooden Handle Reed Hook                            SS201          $ 10.00

Reed Scraper-         For tuning pump organ reeds--               SH714             No longer available

Reed Organ Pallet Rods-  
       3/16 inch diameter by 5 1/4 inches long                       SH706                 $   1.00 ea.
       100 rods                                                                                                $  18.00
       

Reed Organ Valve Springs-  Spring loads the Pedal bellows      
      3 1/2" long  451313A in the graphic                                                                            SH719-A          $ 2.10 each
      4 1/2" long 451313-B in the graphic                                                                            SH719-B          $ 2.10 each

Reed Organ Pedal Hinges-  451309 in the graphic                                                         SH726              Not available

Reed Organ Wood Barrel Shaped Rollers
     Used on old pump organs instead of casters-- Set of four--                                           SH701              $ 16.00

Reed Organ and Player Piano Bellows Springs-  
      Outward pressure-- If in doubt, replace them.  
      May come with ring attached to make installation easier.
               8 lb. Thrust-  8" long-  451314 in the graphic                                                      SH8008            $  26.95
               6 lb. Thrust-  6" long-  451314 in the graphic                                                      SO206             $  35.75
               10 lb. Thrust-  12" long-  451314 in the graphic                                                  S0210              $  43.95
               20 lb. Thrust-  12" long-  451314 in the graphic                                                  S0220               $ 54.75
               30 lb. Thrust-  12" long-  451314 in the graphic                                                  S0230              $  55.95

Reed Organ and Player Piano Bellows Springs-  
       Inward pressure-  8 lb, 8" long-  451314 in the graphic                                               SH0880                $  16.75
       

Reed Organ pedal webbing-  2 inches wide
       Connects pedals to pumping bellows.  
       Used as hinges on bellows also-
       Sometimes used to connect pedals to bellows. 451319 in the graphic above               SH716             $  2.00 / foot

Reed Organ Pedal Mats-- 6-1/2 inches by 10-1/2 inches-- Ruber-- Pyramid grid           DA1055          $ 14.35 per pair
      4 Inches by 10 inches                                                                                               SH607A           $ 10.45 per pair
     Old Part Number as in graphic above 451408

Reed Organ Sharps--
       Humped Back-- Very hard to find-- 3-1/2 inches long                                                 DA433             $ 4.80 ea.
        

Reed Organ punchings--Red wool felt; 3/8" .050" thick, with 1/8" hole; per 100                             SH830            $ 9.75
                                         Red wool cloth; 1/2" diam., .050" thick, with 1/8" hole; per 100                SH831            $ 13.50

Felt Strip--150" long; 5/8" wide; .070" thick; red                                                                            DA1439            $19.00

Twill Tape-   Medium weight white woven tape.  For pneumatics,
        pouch-pneumatic hinges, reservoir folds, and as tie cord in reaching pipe organs.
        Available in either 3/8" or 5/8" width. Comes as a 5-ft. long piece.                                        DA675          $ 4.50

PNEUMATIC, BELLOWS, AND RESERVOIR CLOTH
Used in Reed, Organs

GLUE, COATINGS, AND LUBRICANTS

Other Lubrication and Finishing Products

VACUUM PUMPS

ORGAVAC Reed Organ Vacuum Pumps

Model ARO-6 (1/8th hp) 2 ½” suction for up to 6 sets of reeds 23 lbs - 11" x 11" by 12" high Shipping weight- 23 lb. Price $ 425 plus shipping Check valve for AR0-6: $70.00     Model ARO-16 (1/2 hp) 4 ½” suction for up to 16 sets of reeds 44 lbs - 13” x 14” x 15 ½” long Shipping weight- 44 lb. Price $ 685 plus shipping Check valve for AR0-16: $80.00

Lee Silent “ORGAVAC” Reed Organ Suction Units Our Lee Units completely eliminate tiresome foot pumping while at the same time improving the performance of almost any reed organ. These compact units are easily installed and need not alter the organ’s appearance. Sizes are available to efficiently power the small parlor organs and melodeons as well as the larger church types (Estey) with sub bass, tremolo and couplers. They have sturdy reliable motors with specially designed aluminum fan assemblies made for these units. They are precision balanced and shock-mounted in insulated enclosures for vibration-free operation. Flanges, flexible duct, hardware and under-keyboard switch (wired into the unit) are all supplied, together with detailed instructions for installation. Everything you need is included. If you want to be able to retain the option to pump the organ with your feet, then you need to also order the check valve. (Otherwise you will need to remove the bellows when you install the pump.) International shipments: We no longer ship these pumps to Europe because the 60 cycle motor is not compatable to European power. The motor runs too hot & burns out.

A1127 Arndt Delron Flanges Our flanges are available in four sizes 4”, 3”, 2 ½” for use with flexible duct and 1 ¼” for vacuum hose. All are supplied with gaskets. A reasonably-priced alternative to aluminum flanges In stock for same day shipment. SEND MAIL for prices

SHIPPING: Expect high shipping costs overseas on ARO-16 units. Examples: USA-- Up to $ 50 UPS Ground- "Lower 48" We will NOT refund your customs cost on any pump you have to return for any reason, even if it is defective. Defective products must be returned at your expense, and we will repair them and return them at our expense. Damaged products will not be repaired or refunded. Do not order please if you are not sure of these conditions. Because of the possibility of abuse to these units, they are warranteed ONLY to function properly on delivery. Once in use, all warrantees cease.

BOOKS ON REED ORGAN RESTORATION

DA/B-85 - RESTORING AND COLLECTING REED ORGANS                                                 
A 310 page paperback that is a step-by-step guide to finding, repairing,
tuning, and restoring these priceless antiques. The most authoritative
and easy to understand book on the subject. This book is currently
out of print.but we have a limited number of copies available.                                  $45.00

SH1679 --   PIANO TUNING
By J. CREE FISCHER
Paperback 5-1/4" x 8", 201 pages 17 lessons starting with notes on the
general construction of the piano, regulating and repairing, setting the
temperament, the study and practice of piano tuning, and also tuning
and repairing reed organs. Finally a lesson on Professional Hints.                                              $  17.50

SH1673-- THE REED ORGAN: ITS DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
By H. F. Milne
This 168 page soft-bound book details a vast amount of information of how reed
organs are constructed. It is a practical guide for craftsmen with instructions for
making new reed organs and chapters included on tuning and voicing. This book
is out of print, but call or email for a link to a site where you can read it online for free.                                        

Reed Organs Restored by our Customer

Restored by Thomas Becher
of Saarbruecken, Germany

It appears that Thomas had to make
a bench and foot pedals for the organ.

Estey Hybrid

Here is an amazing and impressive
conversion of an old Estey combo.

"You might be interested in seeing
my Estey organ which I have put
tegether. 3 manuals of Eastey and
2 of electronic."

Colin Adamson

Estey three manual and
Yamaha PSR 8000
Yamaha PSR 500 MIDI

ON/OFF THUMB PISTON Pivot points Swell
to Great MECHANICAL COUPLER MECHANISM.
3 TOE PISTONS AIR TRUNKING SNARE DRUM
& CYMBAL & Sustain TO EXT.SOURCE PEDAL WORK COUPLED
TO 1ST AND 2ND MANUALS 3 SWELL PEDALS AND MIDI’D
TO 5TH MANUAL FOR 1, 2, AND 5.

Comment by Steve Van Nattan
So, it can be done, and it looks very classy.
Let's see another one soon from YOU.

 

ALSO, SEE--

PLAYER PIANO PARTS AND TOOLS--
Many items are interchangeable with your reed organ.

LEATHER FOR MANY APPLICATIONS
Used in Player Pianos and Pump, or Reed, Organs

We buy old electric organ vacuum tubes SEND MAIL with number
on the side of your tubes. We will have them tested and let you know
which ones we will buy after you mail them to us. They must test
at least 85% good for us to buy them.

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