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A brief history of the reed organ in America ; Terminology ; Finding and buying an organ ; Priciples of organ operation ; Dating organs ; Tools ; Logical order of restoration ; Disassembly procedure ; Case restoration ; Bellows restoration ; Action disassembly ; Reed pan and cell restoration ; Pallet restoration ; Mutes, swell, coupler and pitman restoration ; Keyboard restoration ; Stopboard restoration ; Rees and tuning ; Vibrato ; Final assembly and troubleshooting ; The piano-cased organ ; The melodeon ; Organ stools ; Notes on professional restoring ; Organ care

This book is designed primarily for the amateur craftsman who wants to know the nuts and bolts of restoring an antique reed organ. Chapters cover refinishing, stop actions, reed work, case work, and trouble-shooting in clear and easy to follow detail that will help make the outcome rewarding. Major topics include disassembly, bellows repair, action repair, reed tuning and restoration, pallet, mute, swell, coupler, and pitman repairs, keyboard repairs, stop repairs, tremulant and vibrato effects and repair of mechanisms, case restoration. The book includes a supplier list and a bibliography