Dead Organ

[Jolly]

There is an organ at the church that hasn't been used in a few years. It's electric and a couple of the keys make some interesting, decidedly unmusical noises.

Since we are doing some ceiling work in the sanctuary right now and things are being moved around, I think it's time to slide Bessie into the dumpster. Of course, there will be the regular howls from somebody whose mother gave $25 to the organ fund 35 years ago when the thing was bought.

A couple of questions...

1. Do I even go to the trouble to try to find anybody to work on this thing? Does anybody even want it for free, do you think?
2. What is the best and cheapest substitute for an organ that is almost never played?

[Mik]

I inherited a theater/church organ left over from my dad's store in 2009. Had to give it away. A woman from Texas had it shipped to her. Getting parts and someone who knows what they are doing to work on them is very difficult.

[LuFins Dad]

What’s the brand? Whether there are people that can repair it or not depends a lot on region.

If it’s not used a ton, just look for a decent digital piano.