The organ will be dismantled, shipped to Nicholson and Co. works in Malvern, where initially the parts will be assessed and those beyond further use will be discarded. The remainder will be refurbished and the replaced ones fabricated in keeping with the Henry Willis design. The original design and concept of the Henry Willis organs are generally available so the authenticity will remain although made from modern components. After this stage the organ will be assembled with the restored mechanical action replacing the pneumatic action installed in the 1920’s.
Prior to the pipes being re-installed each will have been cleaned and checked for correct speech. The restoration will include the building of a new console and the inclusion of thumb pistons to the design of the original by Henry Willis.
The restored instrument will include two additional stops, the Pedal Trombone and a Mixture on the Great Organ. The current organ does not have these but after consultation with many experts it is considered that the inclusion of these stops will greatly enhance the sound of the organ.
On completion of the assembly and when the performance of the organ is satisfactory and acceptable, the organ will be dismantled and prepared for shipping back to Inverness. Once there the organ will be assembled and the final voicing carried out with completion at the end of November.
