small Moller question

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[VaPipeorgantuner]

Did Moller have a different name for an 'artiste' with the detached console? Seems I remember hearing once that they called it something else but now I can't remember, or seem to find the answer anywhere I search.

Artiste was a name Moller applied to both the self-playing organs and the stock unit organs with designs from 3 to 8 ranks in one or two cabinets. Starting in 1970, they started referring to the little unit design organs as "Series 70" organs with designs from 2.5 ranks to 13 ranks. Artiste organs could have either attached or detached consoles as the situation required. Some Artiste organs came with a cabinet enclosure, others were free-standing in a chamber with swell shades mounted to the wall with the tone opening.

Hope this helps

Rick in VA

[Terpodion]

We use the term "Roller Moller" for the 2 rank organs with attached console. They came with wheels and were often used as continuo organs with an orchestra and could be wheeled on and off stage.