Phil Dayson wrote in MMD 050426:

> The organ has the following pipes giving a range of 61 notes, ...

Phil, thanks for the update.  This is exciting!  I'm glad David Leach
is building these.  What a perfect compass, 61 notes.  I'm glad there
is interest in this style of organ.

> ... because of the very fast acting MIDI/solenoid interface, the
> quality of the music is probably much superior to a 19th century roll
> or barrel operated organ.  For example, by opening and closing a pipe
> solenoid very quickly, a very good tremolo can be achieved on any note
> or notes selected.

I've heard some pretty darn fast repetition on original Welte pneumatics.
In fact, some of the original Welte arrangements would not be playable
without very fast repetition.  Granted, the instrument has to be in good
condition.

Thanks so much for the update and the picture.  It's so good to hear of
an organ builder who is doing this type of work.  I like to call them
"player pipe organs".

Cheers,
Brian Smith
Calimesa, Calif.