How to Buy an Organ

When you hear of an organ, you most likely think of a pipe organ in a church or cathedral. But there are several different types of organs, including Hammond organs, electronic organs, frequency divider organs, digital organs, reed organs and theater organs. The organ has had an important place in history. It's been used in classical music, soap operas, jazz and popular music. Follow these steps to buy an organ.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Find a music store by looking in the yellow pages. Most music or piano stores sell organs as well. If they don't have any on the floor, they'll have access to them through a catalog.
2. Do your research. Look into makes and models of organs before purchasing one. An informed consumer gets the better organ and deal.
3. Contact an organ dealer directly. Excelsior Music is a full service church organ dealer and sells Viscount organs, which are made in Italy. Keyboard Exchange International sells Hammond organs.
4. Buy used organs from Musicians Buy Line (see Resources). It's a website where people can post their instruments for sale.
5. Read the explanation of the make and model. The owners will also post information about it's condition and how much use it's gotten.

Tips & Warnings

• Compare prices and features before buying an organ. Shop around to get the best price.
• If you're buying for a novice organist, consider getting a simpler model to get them started. You can always invest in a more advanced organ later on.
• Talk to an experienced organ salesperson about your needs. They can help you pick out the right model.