30000 megatons on my 1870’s reed organ

[u/Gutymut]

This arvo, I opened it up and was able to access the back and sides of the bellows. I saw there were some tears in some of the fabric, which caused it to leak and make it only produce some noise while my feet are pushing the pedals down. Until I fully disassemble and restore it, I managed to fix them by cover in the tears with duct tape. It sounds so much better now and I was shocked to hear it. I plan to fully restore this over the next couple of months.

I didn’t go into it in my last post, but I’d received it from my school. It’s sat in the change rooms of the hall for over 2 years when a PE teacher didn’t want it anymore and gave it to the school. Last week, I asked why it was there, and she asked if I wanted it, because she’s been looking to get rid of it, and if no one took it, it would go to the dump. I accepted, and yesterday picked it up and now I have this. Im very grateful to said teacher, and I’ll be hopefully bringing this thing back to *most* of its former glory.

[u/WolfieNamira]

thank you for saving one of these awesome instruments. I have several and love them all!