It is not very often I put pen to paper or even fingers on keys to
contact builders of my organs.  I am glad to say that most of them just
get on and do it, often sending a photo of their end products which is
always nice.

We have just returned from our first gathering of the year at Little
Downham, in Norfolk, where I took my new and now mostly completed
98-key MIDI.  The day was most enjoyable but the best bit was seeing
people who only the year before had come as day visitors, but now
are taking part with their home made organs.  The proud builders,
mostly with their wives in long frocks turning away, were having
a lovely time.

I am constantly amazed at the quality of workmanship that I see and
also the new skills that the builders find they have when it comes to
the decorations, I wish I could produce as good a finish; everything
I build tends to be a prototype and this shows.

In addition to the totally successful organs there are also some that
do not perform as well as they should.  Organ building is very much an
art so a set of instructions can not be expected to produce a Mona Lisa
every time.

Over the years I have seen a good number of my organs and have realised
the sort of things that are done or not done to impair the performance.
Unfortunately when you have just heard the first performance from your
first organ it can be so amazing that often weaknesses are not noticed,
it is only when you hear a similar organ sounding much better that they
become apparent.

So for the less successful builders of my smaller organs I have just
produced a new document to help get them up to scratch.  Primarily
written for my busker organ design, the information is relevant to all
the other organs.  So if your busker organ is not as good as your mates
then get a copy.

This is not a set of modifications, but a step by step guide to ensure
full performance.  There is a detailed set up procedure for the vital
reservoir operation and a spring which has given nigh on perfect wind
regulation.

Original purchasers of the plans can obtain a copy from me by sending
an addressed envelope with two postage stamps giving the original
serial number please.  Overseas only, will need two international reply
coupons or can obtain the info from <rollcutter@btopenworld.com>

John Smith
55 Willow Way
Flitwick
Beds
MK45 1LN
Email <johnsmithbusker@supanet.com>