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Organ Specifications
The Redford Theatre's Historic 3 Manual/10 Rank
Golden Voiced Barton Theatre Pipe Organ
This historic original-installation instrument is owned and maintained
by the Motor City Theatre Organ Society
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STOP LIST
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Pedal
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| 16' Tuba Complena |
| 16' Bourdon |
| 16' Tibia Clausa |
| 8' Open Diapason |
| 8' Concert Flute |
| 8' Tibia Clausa |
| 8' Tuba |
| 8' String |
| 8' String Celeste |
| 8' Great to Pedal |
| 16' Piano |
| 8' Piano |
| Pedal 2nd Touch |
| Bass Drum |
| Cymbal |
| Snare Drum |
| Kettle Drum |
| Thunder |
| Great |
| 16' Bourdon |
| 16' Tibia Clausa |
| 16' Vox Humana T.C. |
| 16' Tuba |
| 16' Contra Viol T.C. |
| 8' Open Diapason |
| 8' Concert Flute |
| 8' Tibia Clausa |
| 8' Oboe Horn |
| 8' Vox Humana |
| 8' Clarinet |
| 8' Kinura |
| 8' Tuba |
| 8' Viole d'Orch. |
| 8' Viole Celeste |
| 4' Principal |
| 4' Flute |
| 4' Tibia Clausa |
| 4' Vox Humana |
| 4' Cornet |
| 4' Violin |
| 4' Viole Celeste |
| 2-2/3' Nazard |
| 2' Piccolo |
| 1-3/5' Tierce |
| 2-2/3' Tibia Twelfth |
| Chrysoglott Harp |
| Cathedral Chimes |
| Xylophone |
| Glockenspiel |
| 16' Great to Great |
| 4' Great to Great |
| 16' Piano |
| 8' Piano |
| 4' Piano |
| Great 2nd Touch |
| 8' Tuba |
| 8' Tibia |
| 8' Clarinet |
| Accompaniment |
| 16' Contra Viol T.C. |
| 8' Open Diapason |
| 8' Claribel Flute |
| 8' Tibia Clausa |
| 8' Oboe Horn |
| 8' Vox Humana |
| 8' Clarinet |
| 8' Kinura |
| 8' Tuba |
| 8' Viole d'Orch. |
| 8' Viole Celeste |
| 4' Flute |
| 4' Tibia Clausa |
| 4' Violin |
| 4' Violin Celeste |
| 2-2/3' Nazard |
| 2' Flautino |
| Chrysoglott Harp |
| Tambourine |
| Castanets |
| Tom Tom |
| Wood Block |
| Snare Drum |
| 4' Accomp. to Accomp. |
| 8' Piano |
| Accompaniment 2nd Touch |
| 8' Tuba |
| 8' Tibia Clausa |
| Chimes |
| Triangle |
| 8' Solo to Accomp. |
| Solo |
| 16' Tibia Clausa |
| 16' Tuba |
| 8' Open Diapason |
| 8' Flute |
| 8' Tibia Clausa |
| 8' Oboe Horn |
| 8' Vox Humana |
| 8' Clarinet |
| 8' Tuba |
| 8' Kinura |
| 8' Viole d' Orch |
| 4' Flute |
| 4' Tibia Clausa |
| 4' Cornet |
| Cathedral Chimes |
| Xylophone |
| Glockenspiel |
| 8' Piano |
| 4' Piano |
| Piano Lights |
| Tremulants |
| General |
| Tibia |
| Vox Humana |
| Toe Studs |
| Fire Gong |
| Siren |
| Steam Boat |
| Auto Horn |
| Bird Song |
| Chinese Gong |
| Locomotive Whistle |
This marvelous instrument was built by the Bartola Musical Instrument Co. of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Although the Wurlitzer company is the most famous name in theatre pipe organs, the Bartola Company was a major producer of theatre pipe organs. The sound qualities of the different manufacturers were different. The distinctive Barton sound gave these instruments the nickname of "Golden-Voiced Bartons." Barton organs were installed in many theatres, especially in the midwest. Sadly, very few remain in their original venues. Detroit had many Barton installations, but now has only one in its original setting. The Redford's Barton was installed for the opening of the theatre in 1928. Since that time, the organ has remained virtually unchanged. MCTOS has added a piano and a 16' extension to the tuba. The original pneumatically operated relay and combination action are still fully functional. The organ is used regularly to provide overture and intermission music during our classic movie series as well as for silent films and special events. The excellent condition of the instrument along with its extremely pleasing sound has earned it an award from the ATOS as an exceptional example of a theatre pipe organ.
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