Releathering Pipe Stoppers

Pipe organs are complex instruments and pipe organ construction takes skill and is laborious. They need regular and timely care for robust worship accompaniment. One important maintenance item is the re-leathering of stoppers, particularly of wooden pipes. Re-leathering is a process that includes the removal of worn leather from the pipe organ and replacing it… Continue reading Releathering Pipe Stoppers

The 3 Ps of Pipes: The Prince(ss), the Pea, the Pipe!

While the pipe organ may be the king of instruments, it takes a Prince (professional) to find the pea that may be preventing the pipe organ from playing properly. Just like in the old-time folktale, The Princess and the Pea, even the smallest amount of dirt accumulated under a pipe valve can create a frustrating… Continue reading The 3 Ps of Pipes: The Prince(ss), the Pea, the Pipe!

Delighted & Proud! Leek Rebuild – St. Paul Lutheran Church

As COVID changed the world, at Leek Pipe Organ Company, we were busy rebuilding the pipe organ at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon, OH. We are grateful to the church leaders and members for their impeccable support on this journey. Would you like to see first hand, the loving care this instrument received from our… Continue reading Delighted & Proud! Leek Rebuild – St. Paul Lutheran Church