This organ restoration is a honourable challenge, because it is
an organ monument of its times. It is a work of the Upper Franconia organ
builder Johann Andreas Hofmann from Neustadt near Coburg, which was built in
the year of 1788. The M�nchr�den organ is one of the most distinguished
testimonials of the art of organ building from this times. The members of the
Hofmann organ builders family worked in three generations from 1782 to 1867 in
"Neustadt an der Heide" (historic name). They have built a remarable number of
outstanding organs, of which 44 instruments still praise and benedict God.
Speciallists speak of a "Nachbl�te des barocken Orgelbaus" (lateheyday of baroque organ building) in the area of Coburg, because the
organ builders Hofmann had sole rule of organ building there.
In literature the importance of this family is described as
follows: "Their instruments are not only unmistakeable but also above average in
craftsmanship and sound. Therefore this company had leadership in organ
building by the Franconia Hofmann organ builders although they were nearly
unknown until the middle of the 20th century. So these organ builders were
besides the famous organ builder Heidenreich from Hof of course the most
important master organ builders of these times in Franconia. In their way of
designing organs they went own ways and have enriched the organ
landscape.�
A carefull cleaning is one of the first steps.
Dismantle of the organ.
Wormeaten
Wood worm (anobia) damages need special care.
In our pipe workshop the historic pipes are
carefully restored.
