“Warmth, not at the expense of Clarity
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A. E. Schlueter Pipe Organ Company

For over 30 years, A. E. Schlueter Pipe Organ Company, Incorporated, has been responsible for the building, re-building, refurbishing, and maintaining of the finest pipe organs all over the United States.  Although there are handbooks, notable specifications, and imperial examples of the artistic and mechanical ingenuity of pipe organ building, the soul of organ building is found in artisans who build or re-build one of a kind instruments. The true strength of this company is the talented, dedicated, professional staff.

In 1973, the company was founded for the sale and service of the finest of pipe organs. The emphasis was to be on quality and value. “Soli Deo Gloria” (to God alone be the glory) was incorporated in the company seal to indicate the Christian roots and principals in which the company was founded.  To provide the highest quality, the firm manufactures all of the major components and assemblies used in the building of instruments, organ additions, consoles, and organ cases.

Today, A. E. Schlueter Pipe Organ Company is responsible for the care of over 160 pipe organs. The Company employs several employees including Mr. Schlueter's son Arthur E. Schlueter, III, who serves as Vice-President of the firm. The firm annually builds and rebuilds many instruments in the United States.

Starting from humble beginnings, the business gradually outgrew successive temporary and rented buildings, until 1988 when the current complex was begun. Now providing nearly 18,000 square feet of space, the facilities include a modern woodworking shop, a voicing room, a wiring room, a drafting and engineering room, and a spacious main work room where entire organs can be set up and played. The most recent addition has become the largest pipe organ storage facility in the southeast.  We enjoy one of the most modern, custom built organ-building facilities which provides our staff with the space needed to serve our customers and support our sales, repair, and organ building activities.

We also offer tuning and maintenance to churches, schools, theatres, and homes across a vast portion of the Southeast.  Our tuning and maintenance staff practice complete and thorough tuning methods as well as perform a variety of repairs on sight.

Did You Know?

A. E. Schlueter Pipe Organ Company, Inc. employs seven members of the American Institute of Organbuilders!  That's more A.I.O. - affiliated supervisors and staff than any other organ firm in the Southeast.

A. E. Schlueter Pipe Organ Company, Inc. is truly the largest manufacturer of pipe organs in the Southeastern United States, producing more ranks of new organ per year than any other Southeastern organ building firm!  Be sure to see our Current Projects page for more information about our current and most recent work.

By The Numbers

• over 400 new  ranks currently contracted

• 169 new ranks recently completed

• over 170 ranks recently re-built, restored or tonally revised

• 35 personnel on staff as of April, 2008

• 7 A.I.O. members on staff

• 7 organists on staff

It's easy to add your instrument to the A. E. Schlueter Family today. Visit our Contact Us page to request information or to speak with an A. E. Schlueter representative.

Why Choose the A. E. Schlueter Pipe Organ Company?

• One of the largest pipe organ builders, re-builders, and re-furbishers in the Eastern United States.
• A bonded and fully insured pipe organ builder and re-builder.
• Financially stable, rated company located in our own physical plant.
• Organs are built / rebuilt onsite in our own facility by a staff of dedicated artisans.
• State licensed electrician and an electronic engineer on staff.
• Pipe organ design engineer and architect with more than 50 years experience on staff.
• Over 30 years experience in all types of organ action specializing in electro-pneumatic and mechanical actions.
• New and re-built pipe organs set up and tested on our erecting room floor prior to installation.
• Complete onsite voicing facility.
• All organ consoles custom built in-house.
• Over 160 organs under company care through service and tuning contracts ? offering expertise in maintaining organs of all major manufacturers.
• "Guidelines for Fine Organ Building" January 1994 used as our standards for organ building and re-building.

Have You Played an A. E. Schlueter Console?

A. E. Schlueter Pipe Organ Company, Inc. manufactures the highest quality consoles in the Southeastern United States.  We can repair or rebuild your present console or construct a new console suited to the exact needs of your instrument.  Patterned after the timeless designs of Aeolian-Skinner, we do not mass-produce our consoles in order to ensure you receive the best possible console for your instrument.  Be sure to visit our console page for more information.

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