Complete description of the selected organ
Photo: C.B. Fisk, Inc.
Gloucester MA, USA (Massachusetts) - Saint John's Episcopal Church
Municipal: Gloucester MA
Region:Cape Ann, Essex County
Address: 48 Middle Street, 01930, Gloucester, MA
Website: http://welcome.to/stjohnsgloucester
Description nr.: 2002650.
Built by: C.B. Fisk Inc. (1989) - opus 97
In 1989 the Fisk company delivered an organ for the Church of Saint John in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The instrument was expanded in 1997 by the same company. A number of stop-drawers have two positions, through which one or more ranks are drawn. For example, the Diapason 8' of the Oberwerk has a double chorus with fully drawn knob, a Celeste is added to the Gambe by Swell and from the mixed stops also separate ranks can be chosen. A Zimbelstern was installed in 2005.
Technical data
Specification
Oberwerk (C-g'''): Stopt Diapason 8', Diapason 8' - two ranks, Prestant 4', Quinte 2 2/3' - 1997; from Sesquialtera, Doublet 2' - from Sharp, Sesquialtera 2 ranks - 1997, Sharp 3 ranks.
Swell (C-g'''): Principal 8', Wedge Flute 8', Gambe 8' - 1997, Gambe & Celeste 8' - 1997; combined with Gambe, Chimney Flute 4', Octavin 2' - from Mixture, Mixture 4 ranks, Trumpet 8' - 1997, Oboe 8'.
Pedal (C-f'): Bourdon 16', Octave 8' - from Swell, Posaune 16' - 1997, Trumpet 8' - from Swell.
Other stops: Zimbelstern - 2005.
Couplers: Swell to Oberwerk, Oberwerk to Pedal, Swell to Pedal.
Accessories: Tremulant.
Photo: C.B. Fisk, Inc.
Gloucester MA, USA (Massachusetts) - Saint John's Episcopal Church
Municipal: Gloucester MA
Region:Cape Ann, Essex County
Address: 48 Middle Street, 01930, Gloucester, MA
Website: http://welcome.to/stjohnsgloucester
Description nr.: 2002650.
Built by: C.B. Fisk Inc. (1989) - opus 97
| Year | Builder | Opus | Activity | 1989 | C.B. Fisk Inc. | 97 | new organ | 1997 | C.B. Fisk Inc. | enlargement |
In 1989 the Fisk company delivered an organ for the Church of Saint John in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The instrument was expanded in 1997 by the same company. A number of stop-drawers have two positions, through which one or more ranks are drawn. For example, the Diapason 8' of the Oberwerk has a double chorus with fully drawn knob, a Celeste is added to the Gambe by Swell and from the mixed stops also separate ranks can be chosen. A Zimbelstern was installed in 2005.
Technical data
| Number of stops per division | |
| - Oberwerk | 7 (4) |
| - Swell | 9 (7) |
| - Pedal | 4 (2) |
| Total number of stops | 20 (15) |
| Key action | Mechanical |
| Stop action | Mechanical |
| Windchest(s) | Slider chests |
| Pitch | a' = 440 Hz |
| Temperament | Equal temperament |
| Wind pressure | 3 1/4" |
Specification
Oberwerk (C-g'''): Stopt Diapason 8', Diapason 8' - two ranks, Prestant 4', Quinte 2 2/3' - 1997; from Sesquialtera, Doublet 2' - from Sharp, Sesquialtera 2 ranks - 1997, Sharp 3 ranks.
Swell (C-g'''): Principal 8', Wedge Flute 8', Gambe 8' - 1997, Gambe & Celeste 8' - 1997; combined with Gambe, Chimney Flute 4', Octavin 2' - from Mixture, Mixture 4 ranks, Trumpet 8' - 1997, Oboe 8'.
Pedal (C-f'): Bourdon 16', Octave 8' - from Swell, Posaune 16' - 1997, Trumpet 8' - from Swell.
Other stops: Zimbelstern - 2005.
Couplers: Swell to Oberwerk, Oberwerk to Pedal, Swell to Pedal.
Accessories: Tremulant.
| Links |
http://cbfisk.com/opus/opus-97 |