There a moments when you see something and that little voice inside your head says "buy it." Well, I bought it! Let's call it my Christmas present to myself. Still wondering? OK OK. I bought a lovely two-manual and pedal Estey reed organ that was built in 1905. It has been loved and cared for its lifetime by a convent of nuns, then made the move to a retired Episcopal priest with roots from the Church of England living in Georgia, and at the end of this year, the organ's new home will be with me in New York!
I just had to share this with my friends! And now you're asking why. Well, for years I have wanted a practice instrument at home. A piano would be ideal, yes. A keyboard even more effective. But when I was looking around doing my normal eBay shopping, I thought and pondered if there was such a thing as a two-manual reed organ. And behold! There she was right before my eyes. I asked about the dimensions and I'm happy to say that I'll make it fit in my home. You have to smile and chuckle about that one.
Like I said. Built in 1905. Has been loved and cared for more than 100 years. And will be cared for into another century of music making. Have a look!
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