Positive Organs
We build our own17th Century German continuo organ of two or three ranks (Bennett / Giuttari) , specifically designed for smaller ensembles. Both of these organs are available on rental anywhere in the continental US from HCH for concert or recording use.
We also offer the Purcell Major Organ, built by David Leach in England, suitable for many forms of continuo playing, organ concertos, and for small church or chapel.
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Continuo Organs by Henk Klop, Netherlands
Designed by Gerrit & Henk Klop of the Netherlands, this continuo organ has found its place among early music groups, choirs and touring ensembles in the US and throughout the world. To achieve the mild yet carrying tone so searched for in continuo organs, the pipework is made entirely of wood, following historical examples like the Compenius organ of 1610 in Copenhagen. This has as extra advantages extremely light weight and ruggedness of construction; it can be easily transported in any position without fear of damage. The case in which the organ arrives also serves as a sturdy transport case. Placed on its back, the organ fits into almost any station wagon. All registers are split bass/treble, with both stop knobs operated by one (left) hand. Casework is in cherry with ornamental grill panels. $42,900
Audio file for the Klop Organ.
Video file showing the Klop organ
PDF describing the Klop organs.
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Klop continuo organs recently placed include:
DePaul University, Chicago, IL 3 1/2 stop
Trinity Church, Wall St., NY 5 rank
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 4 1/2 stop including regal
Boston University, Boston, MA 3 1/2 stop
St. Francis in the Fields, Harrod’s Creek, KY, 3 1/2 stop
Handel & Haydn Society, Boston, MA 3 1/2 stop
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 3 1/2 stop
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 3 1/2 stop
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN, 3 1/2 stop
La Donna Musicale, Watertown, MA, single 8’ stop
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, 3 1/2 stopSpecifications:
C-f"' transposing keyboard A-392, 415, 440(fully chromatic), 465 hz
8' Gedeckt
4' Chimneyflute
2' Principal
2 2/3' or 1 1/3' Quint (treble only)
Dimensions: 112 x 83 x 50 cm / 44 x 33 x 20 in.
Weight: 82 kg / 165 lbs
Delivery: currently about 10 months from contract.
Pricing: $42,900 dependent on the rate of exchange.
All contracts are quoted on an individual basis.
Continuo Organs by Bennett & Giuttari
Our continuo organ of two or three ranks is based on the kisten organs of the 17th century (Manderscheit, Nuremberg), with all pipework in wood. Panels on the side (fretwork) and top of the instrument control the egress of sound. The sticker action/ palletbox lies directly beneath the keydesk, giving very precise control of pipe speech. A single-fold wedge reservoir gives gently flexible wind. The instrument's mild voicing is ideal for continuo and chamber ensemble settings. $33,900
Audio file (4.1 MB) for the Bennet / Giuttari organs.
Video describing the Bennett / Giuttari organs.
PDF describing the Bennett / Giuttari organs.Shown below is our Opus 30, for First Parish Church, Brunswick, ME
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Other recent instruments have gone to Middlebury, Colby, Swarthmore and Grinnell Colleges, Moores School of Music (Univ of Houston) , the residence of Nanette Lunde, Musica Angelica-LA, residence of Keith Womer-Austin,TX, Dayton Bach Society, New York Baroque, and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Rocky Hill Congregational, CT, Hayes residence, and The Fanfare Consort,CT. Currently in production: Opus 44 for Redeemer Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN.
Specifications: three rank
C-d"' transposing keyboard A- 392, 415, 440, 465 hz
8' Gedeckt -
4' Rhorflote -
2' Holtzprincipal
Dimensions: 38 x 36 x 25 in.
Weight: 185 lbs
A stage dolly is included.
Price: $33,900 / €24,455
Delivery: 8 months from contract.
The new "Organo Principale" by Bennett & Giuttari
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#3218 HCH Click thumbnails above for larger images.
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Range: C,D,E-c’’’, transposing 415, 440, 465
Decoration: Red oak with fret-sawn pipe shades,
walnut naturals with maple sharps
Dimensions: 46”/117 wide x 17”/43 deep x 30”/76 high
This organ contains a single rank of wooden principal pipes made of pine. The bottom octave (C-c) is comprised of stopped pipes. They are voiced in a light, singing Italian style on low wind pressure. This allows the instrument to blend well in ensemble work by providing a richer harmonic color than can be generated by the more common 8’ gedeckt. The keyboard extends forward of the case during use and then slides back to fit flush to the case front for storage and transport. Large handles on the ends allow for easy moving. $19,900
The Purcell Major Organ by Leach
Audio 1 Audio 2 for the Leach Purcell Major Organ.
Video describing the Leach Purcell Major Organ.
PDF describing the Leach Purcell Major Organ.
HCH (shown above)
Purcell Major Organ by David Leach. The Purcell Major organ is based on a single rank of Gedackt pipes. The four stops are derived from the single Gedeckt rank and provide a very acceptable chorus. Simple elegant casework of solid hemlock complements a keyboard of dark naturals with maple sharps. Stable and easy to tune, the Purcell Major organ is suitable for many forms of continuo playing, organ concertos, and for small church or chapel $11,900.
#3251 SPAIN
Portatif organ by Eduardo Bribiesca. 26 keys, 2' manual below. Case in solid walnut. From a professional European workshop. €3800
#2901 GER (shown above)
Chamber organ, mechanical action
Manual C-g'''
Pine case painted light green
Built in April 2001by Hugo Meyer Orgelbau, Heusweiler, Germany.
Lieblich Prinzipal 8‘
Disassembles into 3 parts
Height: 194 cm
Width: 86 cm
Depth: 54 cm
€7,935 (negotiable)
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#2692 HCH
Continuo organ model MCP 3 by David Leach. 16', 8', 4', 2 2/3'. 2' Transposing A415, A440; Oak Case with ebony Naturals, range C - f''' $ 9,900.00
#3226 HCH (shown above)
Audio 1 Audio 2
Watch a video.
Click here for a PDF .
Purcell Major Organ by David Leach. The Purcell Major organ is based on a single rank of Gedackt pipes. The four stops are derived from the single Gedeckt rank and provide a very acceptable chorus. Simple elegant casework of solid hemlock complements a keyboard of dark naturals with maple sharps. Stable and easy to tune, the Purcell Major organ is suitable for many forms of continuo playing, organ concertos, and for small church or chapel. This instrument is in house and available for immediate sale. $11,900.
#3125 VA (shown above)
Contemporary design Lewis & Hitchcock electro-mechanical house organ built c. 1970. Three ranks (flute, principal, string) extended to fourteen stops. AGO standard two manual and pedal. Exposed pipework in single self-contained asymmetrical case with blower in the base. Just under 9 ft. in height. New keyboards and solid state switching system added in the 1990s. Rohrflute pipes engraved Samuel Pierce 1880. Generally soft voicing. Appropriate for a home or small chapel. Instrument currently playing and in good repair. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia. $18,000. Buyer to remove.
#2768 CAN (shown above)
1985 Tsuji organ, Opus 41
Manual 1 C-d''' 51keys
Gedackt 8'
Floete 4'
Principal 2'
Pitch = 415 cps; cone tuned (meantone) Portable in two pieces. Weight 50 kg; upper part weighs 30 kg. and the bottom weighs 20 kg. Very easily carried. Needs significant work to bring the instrument to concert standard. $18,000 CAN / best offer, as is
#2739 HCH (shown above) Sale pending
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Audio (8')
Audio (8' and 2')
Flentrop cabinet Organ of 3 stops with pedal pull-down: 8’ Holpijp (Metal), 4’ Fluit(metal), 2’ Octaaf. All stops divided with sliders to left and right of case. C-f”’ at 415 HZ. Pedal board- 27 notes flat, C-d’. Keyboard of Grenadilla with pear sharps. Laukhuff blower. 46” w, 72” h, 25” d(kbd) or 44” d (w pedalboard). Façade pipes are ornamental. Built from Flentrop parts in 1978, with reworking by Noack. We have just finished general cleaning, tuning and regulation. Come and play! $18,000
#2902 GER (shown above)
Chamber organ, mechanical action
Manual C-g'''
Built in April 2001by Hugo Meyer Orgelbau, Heusweiler, Germany.
Pine case painted light green
Prinzipal 8´
Oktave 4´
Schwegel 2´
Disassembles into 3 parts
Height: 194 cm
Width: 109.5 cm
Depth: 79 cm
E18,975 (negotiable)
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#3218 HCH Organo Principale by Bennettand Giuttari
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Range: C,D,E-c’’’, transposing 415, 440, 465
Decoration: Red oak with fret-sawn pipe shades,
walnut naturals with maple sharps
Dimensions: 46”/117 wide x 17”/43 deep x 30”/76 high
This organ contains a single rank of wooden principal pipes made of pine. The bottom octave (C-c) is comprised of stopped pipes. They are voiced in a light, singing Italian style on low wind pressure. This allows the instrument to blend well in ensemble work by providing a richer harmonic color than can be generated by the more common 8’ gedeckt. The keyboard extends forward of the case during use and then slides back to fit flush to the case front for storage and transport. Large handles on the ends allow for easy moving. $19,900
#2898 NL (shown above)
Chamber organ; pipes, windchest, bellows and keyboard probably by Knipscheer 1865. A pedal operates the feeder bellows (detail) . Keyboards: Ivory naturals, ebony sharps; range C - f'''
Holpijp 8’ bass/treble
Fluit 4’ bass/treble
Prestant 8’ treble
Viool 8’ treble
Octaaf 4’ treble
Fluit 1’ basso
€ 23.500,00
#2505 CA (shown above)
Cabinet Organ by John Bennett, ca 1985. 1 manual. 51 notes, C to d''' 430, non-transposing. 42" x 28" x 83". 6 stops: 8' Grossgedacht (stopped wood), 4' Kleingedacht, 4' Principal, 2' octava, 1-1/2' Quintal, 8' Regal. Direct (mechanical) action. With a low pressure mechanical blower, setup for foot pumped bellows. Faux-marble exterior, Ebony naturals, fruitwood sharps. Detail of pipework.This instrument by John Bennett has a charming sound, with a wide range of stop combinations appropriate for Renaissance, Baroque, and the early classical repertoire. $23,600 or best offer
#3250 SPAIN
Chamber organ by Eduardo Bribiesca.
54 notes C - f'''
8' wood and metal stopped,
4' chimney flute,
2 2/3' nasard (treble only)
2' prinzipal (facade),
1 1/3' tierce (treble only)
1' sifflote
All stops divided.
Transposing 415-440-466 Hz. €24.000
#2499 OH (shown above)
John Brombaugh Continuo organ, 1973. C-d"' compass at 440 Hz, not transposing. 8' gedackt, 4' rohrflote, 2' principal. Oak case 54" wide x 21" deep x 43" high with wheeled platform. $24,900.
#3216 IL Sold
Continuo organ by Bennett and Giuttari, Opus 23, 2002; C - c'''. 8', 4' , 2', includes custom fitted dolly, padded cover. C-d"' transposing keyboard A- 392, 415, 440, 465 hz. 8' Gedackt, 4' Flute, 2' . Excellent condition. Cherry case, with painted doors by Bonnie Bennett. Keyboad has dark stained walnut naturals, maple sharps. $25,000
#3026 CA
Chamber organ by Lawrence Hutchens and Bruno Lagarce. This is a newly built hybrid instrument by Hutchens and renowned craftsman Bruno Lagarce, former head woodworker of Rosales Organs. It was voiced expertly in the Rosales shop and is an elegantly built and finished instrument. The keyboard is bone and the pedalboard was built by P&S. Although the keyboard has a “tracker touch” it is not a tracker instrument. The instrument is gently voiced and has a gorgeous sound. The electronics are Walker PD1. This is an instrument of rare beauty and outstanding musical qualities. The instrument is 8 feet tall, 7 feet wide and 6 feet deep including pedalboard. $25,000
Manual I
Principal 8' (Walker PD1 throughout)
Quintadena 8' (1-12 Gedect) (Pipes)
Spitzprincipal 4' (Pipes)
Mixture III (Walker)
Manual II
Gemshorn 8' (Walker)
Gedect 8' (Pipes)
Quintadena 4' (Pipes)
Spitzprincipal 2' (Walker)
Krumhorn 8' (Walker)
Tremulant (Walker stops)
Pedal
Gedect 16' (Walker)
Gedect 8' (From Manual I)
Principal 4' (From Manual I)
Fagott 16' (Walker)
Pipes
8' Gedect
4' Spitzprincipal
4' Quintadena
# HCH (shown above)
Continuo Organ by Bennett & Giuttari
Our continuo organ of two or three ranks is based on the kisten organs of the 17th century (Manderscheit, Nuremberg), with all pipework in wood. Panels on the side (fretwork) and top of the instrument control the egress of sound. The sticker action/ palletbox lies directly beneath the keydesk, giving very precise control of pipe speech. A single-fold wedge reservoir gives gently flexible wind. The instrument's mild voicing is ideal for continuo and chamber ensemble settings.Click here for an audio file (4.1 MB) for the Bennet / Giuttari organs.
Click here for a video describing the Bennett / Giuttari organs.
Click here for a high resolution (3 MB) PDF describing the Bennett / Giuttari organs. $33,900.
Questions? 800-252-4304
#3148 NL
Henk Klop box organ, 2 manual and pedal
Gedackt 8'+ Rohrflöte 4'(Man.I)
Quintedena 8'(C-d° transmission G8)+ Flöte 2' (Man.II)
Pull-down pedalboard C-d' to Man.I
€31.300,00
#2695 CT (shown above) Sold
Bedient "Lincoln" model organ, Op 62, 1999 . Man I: rohrflute 8, Man II: gedackt 8, Pedal: pull-down from II. Tracker action, White oak case. 56 notes CC-g''', pedal 30 notes C - f'. 54” wide, 93” high, fits under 8' ceiling and requires 65” of depth including the bench and pedalboard. Located near New Haven, CT $35,000/ offer ~ (purchaser to pay relocation costs)
#2848 / #2849 HCH (shown above) Audio
Claviorganum, consisting of two instruments:
• Single manual Flemish style harpsichord by Carl Fudge, 1973; 8', 8', 4' buff; GG/BB - d''' with one split sharp, 53 notes; wooden jacks; hand stops through cheek; lovely painted Flemish style strapwork exterior decoration with papered and painted interior; all decoration by Sheridan Germann. Can be used as a stand alone harpsichord. Detail of keyboards together.
• Organ by Hill and Tyre, 1982; 51 notes C - d'''; 8' stopped, 4' principal, 2' principal, all wood pipework; dimensions 74" X 36" X 36" ; bone keyboard with bog oak sharps, hand carved arcades; hand and electric blower winding; elaborate trompe l'oeil strapwork on outer case.
$39,900
#2851 HCH (shown above)
Positif organ by Hermann Greunke and John Brombaugh, 1970's; C - d''', 45 notes; split stops 8' Regal, 4' Rohrflote, 2' Prinzipal, 1 1/3' Quint. Hand winded. Graceful carved grill work and painted case decoration. Entire unit fits into its own storage / travel case. $40,000
#3305 CO
Chamber organ by Henk Klop, Netherlands, 2002AUDIO
Manual I (upper manual) 56 notes C - g3
8' Praestant (TC)*
8' Gedeckt
4' Octaaf
2' Flute
1 1/3' Sifflet
Manual II (lower manual) 56 notes C - g3
8' Hohlflote
4' Rohrflote
2' Prinzipal
2 2/3' Nasard
1 3/5' Terz (TC)*
Pedal 30 notes C - f
16' Subbass*
8' Bourdon (from 16" Subbass)*Couplers
I-P, II-P, I-II, II-I
All stops divided unless noted with *
Price $ 60,000.00 US
Organ located in Denver Colorado area. Buyer to remove.Recently serviced, excellent condition.