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"Scheide, Kathleen" <[log in to unmask]>
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Scheide, Kathleen
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Mon, 26 Jan 2004 18:52:54 -0600
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I have an idea that I can prove that an organ is cheaper for an institution to "operate" than a piano.  So far, I am making up my own statistics -- a 40-year old electro-pneumatic organ that cost probably $30,000 and has had tuning/maintenance, but minimal repairs.  As the instrument is still worth something, I am proposing that the cost per year has been less than $1000.  I am comparing to very fine institutional pianos (Steinway D, Bosendorfer), but as I continue to invent my own figures, it does not seem to matter what kind of organ I envision, as a finer organ will also suffer less depreciation and a more expensive tracker will require less work.  Perhaps someone can finger real numbers quickly, or expand on my flight of fancy?

Kathleen Scheide

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