What is the Value of Our Instrument?

Even an aging pipe organ in disrepair is often the single largest asset of a church. Though not always greater, the monetary worth of a pipe organ is easier to quantify than that of an electronic organ. The pipes of an organ rarely lose their value.

Should We Rebuild?

With few exceptions, pipes can be revoiced after decades of use for a fraction of their original cost or the cost of new pipes. Similarly, the chests, console, casework, and structural elements of a pipe organ retain their value. Like antique furniture, a well-maintained pipe organ can appreciate in monetary value as it ages.

Pipe or Electronic?

In contrast to the lasting value of a pipe organ, electronic organs usually depreciate rapidly and are of minimal value after a decade or so. Follow the link to the information here.

Should we add MIDI?

MIDI is the computer interface used to send and receive information between two electronic devices which create or record music. Since MIDI was introduced to pipe organs, organists in churches and theatres have expanded the creation of musical innovations with MIDI. The MIDI allows the introduction of new sounds and pipe voices that may not be possible due to size and space restrictions on the existing instrument.