I specialize in profesionally restoring all makes and models of antique pump organs (reed organs) including melodeons, to their original factory settings.  However, bringing them back to their original splendor requires a great deal of professional experience, and a great deal of time.

I'm Rod Fudge, and I own and operate Pump Organ Restorations. On my web site you'll find a wealth of information about antique reed organs and the professional restoration service I provide my clients.  You'll learn exactly what's involved in restoring reed organs and how long it's likely to take.  So have fun, browse around a bit, and I can almost guarantee you're going to learn something new.

Regarding the pump organ you see above: 
Believe it or not, most antique reed organs can be brought back to look the very same way they did when they first left the factory, over a hundred years ago. Now, to be truthful, this particular organ had not been sitting out in someone's barn for seventy five years -- it was in pretty good shape to start with -- but nothing like you see it here.

It is, however, important to point out that this organ was not refinished! The only thing that happened was the organ's original finish received a very serious "deep cleaning." It was then allowed to dry for two weeks and then it received a couple of coats of fresh lacquer in the spray booth. The thing to remember here is that the organ's original finish was not disturbed -- in my opinion, that's important.

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