One thing I forgot to mention was the fact that the initial PROCESS of 
tuning is actually faster on major third chests, and there are far fewer "false 
tunings" that way as well.
     There are, of course, arguments that chromatic chests have historical 
precedent (exempli gratia: keyscale Brustwerk chests, Cavaille-Coll Recits), but 
it still does not alter the fact that many organbuilders and experienced 
tuners find the speed and subsequent stability of tuning achieved through major 
third planting is noticeable and preferable.

Sebastian M. Gluck
New York City
(always of questionable stability)

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