copladocus wrote:
I have been a fan of pipe organs and their music since 1966 or thereabouts when I wrote a term paper on the technology and construction of tracker-type pipe organs. While the casings depicted in these fabulous photos are wonderful, most people would be surprised that the pipes shown are often little more than a facade, the real, music-producing pipes, are hidden behind the facade. While the mechanics differ from one to the other, the whole instrument is a marvel of art and technology. Thanks for the photos and y0ou0r interest in these magnificent instruments.
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Here is a photo of the tracker action of the organ in St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland: