OHS Database: Instrument Details

Schantz Organ Co. - Opus 223, 1954 . Originally built by George Groot, 1966

East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church
A-3815 56th Street
Holland, Michigan 49423

The organ is in chambers at the center front of the room. There are no visible pipes. Traditional style console with roll top. The console is in a fixed position, right.

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The organ is in an unaltered state from its installation as described on this page.
The organ is in good condition and in regular use.
We received the most recent update on this organ's state and condition 2011-06-16.

Two manuals. 3 divisions. 29 stops. 13 ranks. 944 pipes. Manual compass is 61 notes. Pedal compass is 32 notes.

Electro-pneumatic (EP) pitman chests.

Stop keys above top manual. Balanced swell shoes/pedals, standard AGO placement. Combination Action: 'Hold and Set' pneumatic/mechanical system. AGO Standard (concave radiating) pedalboard. Crescendo Pedal. Reversible full organ/tutti toe stud. Combination action thumb pistons. Coupler reversible toe studs.

Notes:

The organ was originally installed in the church's former building. It was moved to the current sanctuary in 1966 by George Groot, but no changes were made to the instrument. (Chad Boorsma. 2011-06-16)

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Holland, MI. East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church. Schantz Organ Co., 1954

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Console. Photograph by Chad Boorsma. 2011-06-16.

Sanctuary Interior and Chancel. Photograph by Chad Boorsma. 2011-06-16.

Chancel and Chamber Grillework. Photograph by Chad Boorsma. 2011-06-16.

Church Exterior. Photograph by Chad Boorsma. 2011-06-16.

Stoplist provided by Schantz Organ Company

Holland, Michigan
EAST SAUGATUCK CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Schantz Organ Company    Opus 223    13 ranks    1954
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GREAT:                         SWELL:
    8' Diapason 73                16' Lieblich Gedeckt
    8' Hohlfloete 73               8' Stopped Flute 85
    8' Dulciana 73                 8' Salicional 85
    4' Octave 73                   8' Voix Celeste [TC] 61
    4' Flute                       4' Principal 73
    4' Dulciana                    4' Salicional
2 2/3' Twelfth 61                  4' Flute d'Amour
    2' Fifteenth 61            2 2/3' Nazard
       Chimes                      2' Flautino
       Tremulant                   8' Trompette 85
                                   8' Oboe 73
PEDAL:                             4' Clarion
   16' Open Diapason 12 [GT]          Tremulant
   16' Bourdon 44   
   16' Lieblich Gedeckt [SW]
    8' Octave [GT]
    8' Bass Flute
    8' Dolce Flute [SW]
    4' Super Octave [GT]
    4' Flute [SW]

[Received online from Chad Boorsma • June 16, 2011]

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