Howard Ashley askes about celestes..
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> 1. Is the celeste rank usually sharp or flat?
Hill, Norman & Beard tune celestes slightly sharp
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> 2. If there are more than one would this affect the decision to
> tune sharp or flat? i.e. one sharp, the other flat
This has been done, but with multiple rank celestes.  If you have
several celestes in one instrument, they should all be tuned sharp.
Otherwise, if you shift from one celeste to another there will be a
distinct change in pitch.
> 3. When is the celeste no longer a celeste or how far away can
> the celeste rank be sharp or flat?
When your ears tell you so.  If you have really keen ears, then ever
so slightly. If you have cloth ears, then ever so much.
> 4. Can one combine celestes with other stops? How?
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You can combine anything with anything.  Your ears should tell you if
it is tasteful or not.  If not, other people will tell other people.
 
 
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