2PC's Pipe Organ (Buzard, Opus 37)

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Whether you're passionate about organs, interested in intricate musical instruments or are just curious about how many pipes 2PC's organ has, this page is for you. For the full description and photo gallery of the the organ and a history of how it came to be, visit organ maker John-Paul Buzard's website.

Here are some interesting facts about the instrument:

  • The organ stands three stories tall, and is made of poplar, white oak, and other hardwoods.
  • There are 3,526 speaking pipes, with provision to add more.
  • The façade pipes forming the cross are made of polished copper. 
  • The pipes forming the back-ground are polished tin.
  • The ring which binds the four arms of the cross together is 18 feet in diameter, and leafed with 24-carat gold.
  • The largest pipe’s speaking length is 32 feet.
  • The smallest pipe’s speaking length is ¼ inch.