Pipe Organ Makers

Pianos and guitars are more plentiful, but the undisputed king of musical instruments is the pipe organ. Only a handful of American companies build pipe organs, using time-honored European methods, and one of them is located just outside of Chattanooga, TN. Owners of Richards, Fowkes and Company create some of the world’s best pipe organs is a matter of pride and precision craftsmanship. Join Nashville Public Television’s Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.


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Pianos and guitars are more plentiful, but the undisputed king of musical instruments is the pipe organ. Only a handful of American companies build pipe organs, using time-honored European methods. One of them is located just outside of Chattanooga. To the owners of Richards, Fowkes and Company, creating some of the world's best pipe organs is a matter of pride and precision craftsmanship.

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