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Deagan Organ Chimes


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This set of J.C. Deagan organ chimes has a 2.7-octave range, with low F and G bass chimes and then chromatically running from C to F. Also known as Deagan shaker chimes, these vintage chimes comprise the third largest set of approximately forty remaining in the world. This set was built circa 1910 - 1920, and is probably a custom order from Deagan, as a set of shaker chimes with this exact range was not featured in Deagan's catalog.


These Deagan shaker chimes are tuned "High Pitch" (A=454) under Deagan's pre-1917 system, almost a full half-step higher than A=440, so the missing low C# sounds closest to D in A=440. The chimes are completely in tune with themselves, and can be played alongside other instruments in an ensemble or recording. They have a unique sound that is unlike any other instrument.


A video of Deagan shaker/organ chimes can be viewed here:



Condition Used / Vintage

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