Technically that is a Bassoon Regal. A Regal Length Bassoon Stop made from Wood. Still incredible that you get that much organ into that small of a package. If it were full compass manual and pedals I would be considering it.
I find it hard to believe that the organ we are hearing is the one described, only because it is stated that all of the pipes are wood, however it sounds like metal pipes to my ears. Someone tell me I am wrong. Also, how much does this "box organ" cost? Tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars?
It’s a common misconception that the material used to make an organ pipe is very important for the sound. However, the material is less important than the width and length, whether it’s open or stopped or somewhere in between, the height and width of the mouth, and small details around the mouth. Almost any material can be made to sound the way the builder or voicer wants, because the pipe doesn’t vibrate, the air within it does.
If what you say is true, then why don't organ builders make all of the organ's pipes out of the cheapest material they can find (cardboard, plywood, plastic, fiberboard, glass, etc.) instead of making some pipes out of certain metals and combinations of metals, (Lead, tin, spotted metal) and other pipes out of wood. If the material makes no difference in sound, why use different ones for different tonal effects.@@ccoraxfan
@@ccoraxfan If what you say is true, then why don't organ builders make all of the organ's pipes out of the cheapest material they can find (cardboard, plywood, plastic, fiberboard, glass, etc.) instead of making some pipes out of certain metals and combinations of metals, (Lead, tin, spotted metal) and other pipes out of wood. If the material makes no difference in sound, why use different ones for different tonal effects.
@@garysmith394 Organ builders prefer certain materials for various reasons, including: historical tradition, appearance, ease of use, the builder’s experience, following an existing design, etc. Certain materials are easier to voice for certain sounds, for example pipe metal with a high percentage of tin is very flexible and easier to manipulate than, say, antimonial lead, which is quite hard and more difficult to voice, so tin is preferred for certain pipes that require more delicate voicing. And in the case of this organ, wood is lighter and more durable for a portable organ. Because the material is only a small portion of the cost of a pipe organ, its cost is fairly low priority. I can tell you that organ pipes have been made out of all of those materials you listed and more. And if you ask a dozen organ builders why they use certain materials, you will get a dozen answers!
Far exceeded my expectations formed at first sight, especially considering that this organ takes up the same space as would a decent sized harmonium. My imagination at work here, wondering if an extension of say 8' Prestant pipes, wall mounted to provide a speaking facade as well as to enhance the impression of size and "presence".
What a beautiful instrument! Oh thank you for keeping the tradition. I like the look, too, but it is the true organ sound which I love. What is the price? (NO I do not have the money).
@@HarpmuziekRegina I think we have a problem of communication, here. I simply wanted to know if the bench can be moved, or is it (as I imagine it would have to be) fixed?
A little bigger and taller with 3 ranks of metal pipes and 32 pedals and a 32 ' reed...It would be a match for digital organs...What is the cost of this one ?
Since this organ is made entirely of wood, would it suffer in a hot, tropical country like Brazil? In my city most of the year the temperature maintains itself between 20° and 30° Celsius, but for 2 months in the winter it can drop to 10° or even less.
Dear mr. Joao Pedro Couto, thanks for your interest in our worldwide unique organs. The weather you told me is not a problem. In our country the temperature range over the whole year is about : minus 10°C to plus 32° C. What is the power voltage in your country: 127Volt or 220Volt?? PLease let me know what you think about it. Kind regards, Rinze Witteveen Organ builder The Netherlands.
@@HarpmuziekRegina I was in the Netherlands last week I would have visited... I went to see the Content digital organs. What would be the cost of this organ? Can you build organs to other specifications?
This organ is full mechanical. The 8 foot stop on man 2 is from man 1. The Basson 16 reed stop is situated in the organ bench, the first in the world!! This organ is a masterpiece and we are the only organ builders who make these instruments with such an amazing stop list. Visit our website: www.witteveen-orgelmaker.nl
Unfortunately: The organ maker, Rinze Witteveen, passed away suddenly on Monday, 24 February 2020, at the age of 69. _Orgelmaker Rinze Witteveen is maandag 24 februari 2020 op 69-jarige leeftijd plotseling overleden._
Amazing for such a small organ...The idea of the Basson 16 ' reed stop is really good. Well played.
Technically that is a Bassoon Regal. A Regal Length Bassoon Stop made from Wood. Still incredible that you get that much organ into that small of a package. If it were full compass manual and pedals I would be considering it.
yes and a little bigger with few more stops..@@ajsliter
Nice small organ. I like the 16'. This recording shows again, that at least half of a good organ sound is made up by a large room.
Or more to the point: a good, reverberant acoustic! A large room can be "deader than a doornail," as is often the case!
Every musical instrument plays a duet with its environment.
Tolles gut durchdachtes Instrument, das von spuckenden Holzgedackt erlöst.
Im amazed how a tiny box can make so much sound!
Yes really..Well constructed
That organ is on my wish list!
If I were you, I would say go and get it👍
This recording of the instrument sounds wonderful!
Wow that is A LOT of organ for such a compact design, that's some serious stuff you've got there, the real deal ;))
its a testament of true craftsmanship. 10 ranks of pipes AND a blower all neatly packed into such a small box
@@joshuacarlisle2804 I count 7 ranks in the box and the 8th rank in the bench - still absolutely amazing!
What a magnificent little organ. If I win the lottery...,
Depth is only 59cm. Impressive, given all the pipe work to be crammed inside the organ case.
Which means tuning and maintenance will be a big pain!
That's some real genius
Awesome organ! I wish my small congregation would install one, perfect size.
Finally a pipe organ that can fit in a house
Wow that is so impressive .
Bach Prelude and fugue in C Major. My all time favourite!
Amazing. As soon as God delivers it to my house.
I find it hard to believe that the organ we are hearing is the one described, only because it is stated that all of the pipes are wood, however it sounds like metal pipes to my ears. Someone tell me I am wrong. Also, how much does this "box organ" cost? Tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars?
Yes I too felt it had some metal pipes..
It’s a common misconception that the material used to make an organ pipe is very important for the sound. However, the material is less important than the width and length, whether it’s open or stopped or somewhere in between, the height and width of the mouth, and small details around the mouth. Almost any material can be made to sound the way the builder or voicer wants, because the pipe doesn’t vibrate, the air within it does.
If what you say is true, then why don't organ builders make all of the organ's pipes out of the cheapest material they can find (cardboard, plywood, plastic, fiberboard, glass, etc.) instead of making some pipes out of certain metals and combinations of metals, (Lead, tin, spotted metal) and other pipes out of wood. If the material makes no difference in sound, why use different ones for different tonal effects.@@ccoraxfan
@@ccoraxfan If what you say is true, then why don't organ builders make all of the organ's pipes out of the cheapest material they can find (cardboard, plywood, plastic, fiberboard, glass, etc.) instead of making some pipes out of certain metals and combinations of metals, (Lead, tin, spotted metal) and other pipes out of wood. If the material makes no difference in sound, why use different ones for different tonal effects.
@@garysmith394 Organ builders prefer certain materials for various reasons, including: historical tradition, appearance, ease of use, the builder’s experience, following an existing design, etc. Certain materials are easier to voice for certain sounds, for example pipe metal with a high percentage of tin is very flexible and easier to manipulate than, say, antimonial lead, which is quite hard and more difficult to voice, so tin is preferred for certain pipes that require more delicate voicing. And in the case of this organ, wood is lighter and more durable for a portable organ. Because the material is only a small portion of the cost of a pipe organ, its cost is fairly low priority. I can tell you that organ pipes have been made out of all of those materials you listed and more. And if you ask a dozen organ builders why they use certain materials, you will get a dozen answers!
So it's pretty much a self contained pipe organ, whereas all functioning parts are contained in the console and bench?
Far exceeded my expectations formed at first sight, especially considering that this organ takes up the same space as would a decent sized harmonium. My imagination at work here, wondering if an extension of say 8' Prestant pipes, wall mounted to provide a speaking facade as well as to enhance the impression of size and "presence".
Magnificent!
OH !!! MAGNIFIQUE !!!
Semplicemente meraviglioso
If like 2 please. Thank you kindly.
Amazing!! It sounds very good for the size! How did they cram all those pipes in there?!?
Try tuning it!! Tuner must be expert. Love to have one!! But I am too old to even dream of it.
@@charlesmoore1762 Whats too old ?
@@benedictdsilva3954 about 83. By the time I got my hands and feet working together they’d be building a box to put me in 😒
Straordinario strumento
What a beautiful instrument! Oh thank you for keeping the tradition. I like the look, too, but it is the true organ sound which I love. What is the price? (NO I do not have the money).
About what you would pay for a high quality Steinway concert grand piano
Sounds and looks very fine.
Is it possible to move the position of the bench, or is it fixed?
Building such an instrument you need to think out of the box ☺☺☺
Why think out of the box? You can move the upper shelf forward and backward....
@@HarpmuziekRegina I think we have a problem of communication, here.
I simply wanted to know if the bench can be moved, or is it (as I imagine it would have to be) fixed?
@@Offshoreorganbuilder I gathered that it is possible to slide the "seat" of the bench forward and back. Very clever
Nice
Great organ but why do you show only 4 pictures again and again...
A little bigger and taller with 3 ranks of metal pipes and 32 pedals and a 32 ' reed...It would be a match for digital organs...What is the cost of this one ?
Hi , great Organ , how much is?
Since this organ is made entirely of wood, would it suffer in a hot, tropical country like Brazil? In my city most of the year the temperature maintains itself between 20° and 30° Celsius, but for 2 months in the winter it can drop to 10° or even less.
Dear mr. Joao Pedro Couto, thanks for your interest in our worldwide unique organs. The weather you told me is not a problem.
In our country the temperature range over the whole year is about : minus 10°C to plus 32° C.
What is the power voltage in your country: 127Volt or 220Volt??
PLease let me know what you think about it.
Kind regards,
Rinze Witteveen Organ builder The Netherlands.
@@HarpmuziekRegina I was in the Netherlands last week
I would have visited...
I went to see the Content digital organs.
What would be the cost of this organ?
Can you build organs to other specifications?
João, eu também moro no Brasil.
Was für tolle Orgel, und das ist zu verkaufen!!!
Does the organ have the ability to switch between frequencies? A440 to A415, etc.?
How much in US dollars? Thx!
Where is your workshop
is it still for sale?
What piece is being played?
2:44
Praeludium in c dur BWV 547 von J.S. Bach
is this fully a pipe organ or is it a hybrid?
This organ is full mechanical. The 8 foot stop on man 2 is from man 1. The Basson 16 reed stop is situated in the organ bench, the first in the world!!
This organ is a masterpiece and we are the only organ builders who make these instruments with such an amazing stop list.
Visit our website: www.witteveen-orgelmaker.nl
@@HarpmuziekRegina lol pipes in the bench? That’s pretty damn ingenious
Unfortunately:
The organ maker, Rinze Witteveen, passed away suddenly on Monday, 24 February 2020, at the age of 69.
_Orgelmaker Rinze Witteveen is maandag 24 februari 2020 op 69-jarige leeftijd plotseling overleden._
So we know that the builder is from holland
How much is the cost?
Where is your workshop? And what's the price?
Mr. Ramos, our workshop is in The Netherlands. For prices ask us via www.witteveen-orgelmaker.nl
Where is your workshop, and, what is de price. Can you send it to México city?
The workshop is in The Netherlands. It can be sent to Mexico. Please inform via our website www.witteveen-orgelmaker.nl for prices.
The original music video: th-cam.com/video/B0rc6f8Lljw/w-d-xo.html
no way they fit a 16 foot pipe in there
It's a reed stop.
16' pitch does not necessarily mean 16' long, in the case of a reed stop.
Many harmoniums feature 16' stops, and the reeds are only a few inches long.