D. K. Smith
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Crimora, Virginia

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News (updated 2/9/2011)

June 7, 2011

For people who wish to have a Phoenix Organs Demo CD, You can download the audio files and playlist at www.phoenixorgans.com/democd

February 9, 2011

We are pleased to announce that Berkeley Springs Presbyterian Church, of Berkeley Springs, WV. has announced their decision to purchace a new Phoenix Organ.  The instrument will be custom built (as with all Phoenix Organs) and delivery will be sometime in the spring.  The new 2 manual and pedal organ will have 37 stops and 4 complete specifications consisting of English, Baroque, French, and Orchestral. 

 

Dec. 27, 2010
FOR SALE


VAN DEN HEUVEL PIPE ORGAN HYBRID


This instrument was built by the famous Dutch firm Van den Heuvel in 1995. It is rare to find one of these fine organs on this side of the Atlantic let alone a used one that is for sale. The casework and facade are outstanding. The organ was built for the beautiful large home of Dirk Mooibroek of Cincinnati, Ohio. Dirk was owner of ICMI Heiligers Organ Builders which at one time worked with Van den Heuvel on various projects.

The Mooibroeks are relocating and a new compact Phoenix organ with van den Heuvel casework has been built for their new home.

This is your opportunity to acquire a Van den Heuvel organ with 16 ranks of pipes. The present electronic stop additions blend well with the pipes but it is recommended that the organ be expanded by adding a new 3 manual Phoenix console with Phoenix pipe control and new digital stops. A larger console with additional French sampled stops along with the Phoenix American, Baroque, and Orchestral specifications would further enhance the distinct French character of the reed pipes. As is, this organ is quite powerful. In the words of Dirk Mooibroek "It needs a Recit Mixture, and more flue stops on both Grand-Orgue and Recit but I cannot recall playing any 24 stop organ that produced a more robust, grand sound." It has incredible potential for any church installation.

The Case is of African Mahogany and stands about 16 feet tall, 12 feet broad, and 6 feet deep. The console is detached and removable. Weight is about 10,000 pounds. Pipes are Dutch-crafted with high tin content of 70% on Principal ranks. The pipes are tuned “Dead Length” except for the Hautbois 8'. The Grand Orgue Montre pipes are divided on each side of the case. Gold–leaf mouths are on the facade pipework which alone is valued at over US$5000.

PIPES RANKS:
Grande Orgue: 5 stops - Montre 8, Prestant 4, Doublette 2, Mixture III-V, Trompette 8.

Recit-Expressif: 7 stops - Principal 8, Unda Maris 8, Bourdon 8, Flute Fuseau 4, Doublette 2, Cornet III (tenor C), Hautbois 8.

PRICE: US $155,000

Contact us at Phoenix Organs for further information.

 

September 14, 2010 We have available 2 complete instruments for sale. 

The first is currently playing in a church.  It will need to be removed in January of 2011 to make room for the new instrument.  This organ is from the early 1960's and was assembled from new and used parts by Fritzche organ company.  It is in need of significant upgrades but would make an excellent instrument for a moderate size church who is looking for a bargain.

The other instrument is scheduled to be removed from the church next week to allow the installation of a new organ.  It will be in storage, however pictures are available.  This is a 2/12 Wicks organ from 1995 and is in excellent condition.

We also have Pipes, chest, blower and some casework from a Rogers 205.  The pipework consists of 2 49 note ranks.  4' Principal and 4'capped metal flute.  This could be used to augment an existing instrument or be added to a digital instrument.  Call if interested.