These fully-functioning instruments were designed for the young musician. The EOM reed organ collection includes a number of Estey children’s organs from the mid-20th century. In the late 1930s, Estey introduced a line of reed organs with electro-pneumatic action in sleek “modern” cases. In the 1930s, Estey introduced the New Melodeon, a reed organ with the look of a melodeon and an internal blowing mechanism to replace foot pedals. In the 1920s, Estey manufactured reed organs with non-functioning pipes to give the instrument the appearance of a pipe organ. To withstand the climatic challenges of the tropics, Estey developed an Acclimatized Organ in the late 1880s.
Fletcher Music Centers purchased the Estey Organ company name in 1989, and subsequently produced several models of home organs. The Grand Salon Organ exemplifies this style.Įstey organs accompanied Christian missionaries throughout world. At Estey, he helped develop the Estey Electronic Organ model S and AS-1 (1954), then served as a chief engineer and a vice-president of Estey during the late 1950s. added a Cottage Organ line, a reed organ with a rectangular case that enclosed the mechanisms of the instrument and two pedals to operate the bellows.īy the 1880s, cases of Estey reed organs had become more decorative with elaborate high tops. Green formed a partnership to manufacture melodeons sold as the Perfect Melodeon. Each of the 72 notes (5 octaves) has three separate and different sounding reeds which can be played in any combination. īeautiful foot powered antique reed organ.
The organ graced the Methodist Episcopal (UMC) church in Dauphin, PA for more than 100 years u.
It is a Style K 59 church organ built in 1904 with matching decorative (and detachable) pipe façade.
#Vintage estey organ manuals#
Up for sale is a 10-rank Estey reed organ, walnut case, with two manuals and pedals and matching bench. 10-Rank Estey Reed Organ - $2,600 (Harrisburg).The organ graced the Methodist Episcopal (UMC) church in Dauphin, PA for more than 10. It is a Style K 59 church organ with matching decorative pipe facade, built in 1904. 10-rank Estey Reed Organ with pedalboard - $2,800 (Harrisburg)Īs we prepare to downsize we are selling a 10-rank Estey reed organ, walnut case, with two manuals and pedals and matching bench.It has a set of four bellows driven through a gear case and crank by an electric motor. This is a superb example of an early parlor organ by one of America's most prolific and recognized keyboard instrument makers. ESTEY REED ORGAN vintage 1926 - $3,674 (San Diego)Įstey reed organ circa 1926.ESTEY REED ORGAN vintage 1926 - $2,586 (San Diego).Patrick, Send us your phone number and we can explain your observation.Estey reed organ circa 1926. ESTEY REED ORGAN vintage 1926 - $674 (San Diego).I will reply by phone and not by email.įor a limited time (until it sells) We will include a vintage Werner player piano at no extra charge. E-mail your phone number and we will respond promptly. We can deliver in the San Diego area (or further for expenses). Presented at $624.76 all reasonable offers will be considered. This model is scarce enough that the Estey museum does not have one. long) and it will not overwhelm your music room or parlor. This is a modest size organ (just under 4 ft. As I am not a carpenter I will let the buyer make the repair as desired (or not). This bench has a chip in the edge of the top for which we have a replacement stick of mahogany matching in color and grain. Everything works every key, every reed, every stop. Signs of use are present (scuffs, scratches, sun fading, etc) but we did not want to alter the original finish in any way. The case appears to be solid mahogany with its original finish.
#Vintage estey organ plus#
This system is original to the organ and NOT a later add-on.įive octaves plus one key (61 keys) with two sets of reeds and nine stops from left to right: bass coupler, bass flute 8', bass dulciana 8', bass violin 4', tremolo, treble violin 4', treble dulciana 8', treble flute 8', treble coupler.
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