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Building a New Band Organ
By Arthur Nichols

Dear Chris,  Audsley's Vol. 1 is not the best for organ building, but
good for general interest.  Vol. 2 for me was a must have; the style of
language is somewhat dated and a little verbose, but for all that an
excellent reference book.  I have seen used copies on Amazon Books.

The book, "Waldkirch Street and Fairground Organs", by Herbert
Jüttemann, originally in German and now translated into English by
Andrew Pilmer, is also a must have.

You being in Holland, the publication by Johan de Vries, "Kistdraaiorgel
- bouwbeschrijving", might be worth studying; it is for a 36- or 38-note
instrument.  I have a copy and find the drawings easy to follow but
your language I do not know.

 [ An English translation is now available: "Small Barrel Organ
 [ - Building Instructions", translated by Henk Degraauw; visit
 [ http://www.johansorgels.nl/index.htm 
 [ -- Robbie

There is a Yahoo groups site which has recently taken off: "Building
a Wurlitzer 105".

Good articles on rebuilding organs are also available from the Carousel
sites by Howard Wyman and Dr. Bill Black.

The German company Haukhoff Organs has a very interesting site with
good drawings and photographs which give a good idea what the parts
you make should look like.  The catalogue is in 13 parts and includes
descriptions of all parts of an organ.  The company will deal only with
professional builders.

The MMD site is a must.  Be warned -- it can be addictive!

Arthur Nichols
West Midlands, UK


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