DaveHarries Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 No no no. Not a replacement for that superb (IMO) 4-manual organ. I thought it might be of interest to members of this forum to know that, within the last couple of months, Bristol Cathedral has acquired a new 1-manual organ of 4 stops. The instrument was built by Kenneth Tickell & Company (Northampton) and was paid for by private donation. The manual has 54 notes and the specification is: Stop Diapason 8 Principal 4 Flute 4 Octave 2 I have heard it in use during services and it sounds very nice. Photo: http://http://www.flickr.com/photos/14103794@N04/11090346115/ HTIOI, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox Humana Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Thank you, Dave. You had me worried there for a minute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprondel Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Thank you, Dave. You had me worried there for a minute! Me too, and still have. What parts may have come from the retail chain figuring so prominently in the picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Harvey Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Me too, and still have. What parts may have come from the retail chain figuring so prominently in the picture? Probably none But Every Little Helps : Ken Tickell typically has his metal pipes made by Terry Shires - there is a long standing relationship there. AFAIK, Ken has some good craftsmen in his workshop and the majority of the woodwork - soundboards, casework, action, and typically wooden pipes - will normally have been made in-house. I'm not sure if he makes his own keyboards or does his own carving - it may vary between project to project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innate Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Can't wait for Tesco to move into pipe organ part manufacture and distribution. "Good pipes at reasonable prices". Special Xmas Offer: buy two slider chests, get one free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveHarries Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Me too, and still have. What parts may have come from the retail chain figuring so prominently in the picture? None. Sorry about the appearance of that but it was unintentional. Probably none : Ken Tickell typically has his metal pipes made by Terry Shires - there is a long standing relationship there. AFAIK, Ken has some good craftsmen in his workshop and the majority of the woodwork - soundboards, casework, action, and typically wooden pipes - will normally have been made in-house. I'm not sure if he makes his own keyboards or does his own carving - it may vary between project to project. I believe that, in the case of the Tickell at Worcester Cathedral, the console was made in-house by one of K.T's staff. I seem to recall hearing that it was the first one the member of staff in question had made solo as well. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavecin Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 None. Sorry about the appearance of that but it was unintentional. I believe that, in the case of the Tickell at Worcester Cathedral, the console was made in-house by one of K.T's staff. I seem to recall hearing that it was the first one the member of staff in question had made solo as well. Dave The Worcester keyboard/piston assemblies were by P&S who supply top quality keyboards for most UK builders, I'm fairly sure that the other console fitments (drawstops etc.) will be P&S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotto Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I have a degree of fondness for the Harrison organ in the Lady Chapel, does it ever get used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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