Melodeon - Taylor and Farley Pedal Reed Organ

Description

American Vacuum Style Pedal Pump Reed Organ
• Date of manufacture: 1870
• Model Style: 43
• Serial No: 4938
• Rebuild completed May, 2020
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FULLY FUNCTIONAL
• 73 Notes - F1 to F7
• Reed Rank #1 - 8' : A=452
• Reed Rank #2 - 4'
• Octave Coupler Stop starting at C3
• Left Stop engages reed rank #2 from F1 to B3
• Right Stop engages reed rank #2 from C4 to F7
• Knee operated swell loudness control
• Manual vacuum bellows system with pedals
• Original key tops with no nicks, cracks or chipping
• Pristine Rosewood finish with no scratches, bleaching or chipping
NOTES ON REBUILD
• New canvas bellows and springs
• New leather gaskets, seals, mutes
• New mute hinges
• Rail pins cleaned
• New punchings and felts
• All reeds have been cleaned
• All friction and pivot points have been cleaned and lubricated
• Leather pallet valve facings cleaned and pallet springs adjusted
• Octave coupler pads regulated
• Dimensions: W=56", D=26", H=32.5".
• Weight, unknown. Can easily be carried by two people.
• Includes original stool, as shown.