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Reed organ

This is a small five octave reed organ made of walnut and with ebonised internal surrounds. This compact organ is played by pressing the foot pedals alternately to force air into the internal bellows, which then allow air to pass through internal pipes when the key is struck.

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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:412.132 Sets of free reeds
  • Repository:Manx National Heritage
  • Measurements:overall: 118 x 56 x 106 cm