To me, many newer instruments don’t have the “soul” of these heirloom instruments, and they seem almost lifeless and sterile by comparison. I suspect that many new piano dealers have not had the privilege of that experience, hence their prejudice against restoration and preservation. I have played Chopin and Schumann on restored 19th Century upright and grand pianos, the same instruments these masters would have played, and the power and warmth was incredibly moving. I got chills down my back because of the experience, knowing I was hearing the music the way Beethoven’s audience heard it firsthand. I have personally sat down and played Beethoven piano sonatas on a restored pre-Civil War square grand piano. I approach these vintage instruments from a pianist’s point of view first, and from a technical point of view second. However, there are also those who love and cherish these heirloom instruments and those who are passionate about restoring and preserving them for future generations.īeing a professional pianist is what got me so involved with piano restoration and preservation. Much of this prejudice comes from the fact that many in the piano industry have little (if any) experience with antique instruments and they are afraid of what they do not understand. Unfortunately, there are a lot of piano tuners and technicians out there who do not believe that heirloom instruments deserve restoration and preservation. I have clients approach me asking, “Is my antique piano worth restoration?” My answer is almost always YES because of what I have seen in the real market over the past several years. It is rare that we encounter those who take much middle-ground on the subject. The company was world-known for manufacturing reed, pipe, and electronic organs and operated for nearly a century.“It seems as if there are two basic mindsets in the piano industry: Those who value their heirloom pianos, and those who think they are junk. Here is a link about Estey Children's organs and their origins./organs/Este圜hildrensOrgan.htmlThe Organ I have for you is a child's reed and/or pump organ. The keys are in decent condition with a little chipping. Each Estey reed organ was numbered as it was shipped out.Three of the black keys are broken and I have two of them for you. By the time the company closed in the late 1950’s they had built over 521,000 reed organs.I have for you a Children's Organ by Estey Organ Company circa 1925-30. I have verified this information with the Estey Organ Museum Website. The serial number for this organ is 455923. Show only with YouTube videos.Įstey Organ Serial Number For ThisEstey Organ You entered Estey serial # 455923. Enter any part of the name (at least 3 characters) For instance, enter only Chicago when looking for information about Chicago Cottage Organ Co.

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