About this Restoration:
Matthias Seredsus came to the United States to be the primary employee responsible for the restoration.
Born in Lauffen/Neckar, Germany, Matthias is the son of Orgelbaumeister
(Master Organ Builder) Friedrich Seredsus. Matthias began his organ
building career as an apprentice in the firm of Orgelbaumeister Georg Jann.
He has also worked for a pipe maker in Germany and an organ builder in New Zealand. In his work
with several organ building firms, Matthias has specialized in restoration of
historical organs. Currently a Journeyman organ builder, Matthias has returned to Germany to
complete coursework for the Master Organ Builder title.
SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
J. G. Pfeffer & Sons, 1890
Martin Ott Pipe Organ Co. restoration, 2000
30 Stops - 35 Ranks
GREAT (58)
PEDAL (28)
8'
8'
8'
8'
8'
4'
4'
3'
2'
IV
8'
Principal
Gamba
Dolce
Melodia
Gedakt
Octave
Flöte d'Amor
Quinte
Waldflöte
Mixture
Trumpete
16'
8'
8'
4'
16'
Sub Bass
Octav Bass
Violoncello
Flötenbass
Posaune
SWELL (58)
COUPLERS
16'
8'
8'
8'
8'
4'
4'
2'
III
8'
8'
8'
Bourdon Discant (tc)
Geigen Principal
Salicional
Viola
Lieblich Gedakt
Principal
Harmonic Flöt
Flautino
Cornet
Bassoon (bass)
Oboe (tc)
Clarinett (tc)
Tremolo
Great - Pedal
Swell - Pedal
The Pfeffer organ also has pneumatic piston action for piano and forte pistons.
