Pump organ

[Hechler Family]

For restoration references, check out my website: 
www.hechlerpianoandorgan.com and clip on Pump Organs Restored.

The main thing to look for, are some of the usual things in pianos - 
condition of the cabinet, how well does the keys move (no pulley keys, 
etc). To the best you can tell, do all the stop knobs do something; do 
both pedals pump and work; can you pump both pedals and press any key 
down - does the note sound for at least 5 seconds. As each speaking stop 
(Diapason, Flute, etc. (names typical of modern organ stops)) is pulled 
out, do all the notes sound. Sometimes, there are several non-speaking 
stops: couplers, fortes, vox humana, etc.

If you wish I can send you the history of the organ company.

If you have any other questions, please contact me.

Duaine

Porritt, David wrote:

> I have a friend who is considering buying a pump organ made by the 
> “Chicago Cottage Organ Co.” Does anyone know anything about these?
>
> Of course since it has a keyboard, I’m supposed to know about it!
>
> Help!
>
> dp
>
> __________________________
>
> David M. Porritt, RPT
>
> Meadows School of the Arts
>
> Southern Methodist University
>
> Dallas, TX 75275
>
> dporritt@smu.edu <mailto:dporritt@smu.edu>
>

-- 
Duaine Hechler
Piano, Player Piano, Pump Organ
Tuning, Servicing & Rebuilding
Associate Member of the Piano Technicians Guild
Reed Organ Society Member
St. Louis, MO 63034
(314) 838-5587
dahechler@charter.net
www.hechlerpianoandorgan.com