Flora & Company Busker Organs

We are proud to produce a light-weight and versatile grinder or monkey organ based on the design of John Smith of England. While we have made extensive design changes in the instrument, and are using some more contemporary materials in our shop, the genius of the design is John's.

Specifications, subject to change:
Punched paper music roll
Direct pneumatic action
20 note compass, one rank of 4' stopped flute pipes
Hand-cranked
Leathered bellows and reservoir
Dimensions: 13-1/2 deep" x 17" high x 16" wide
Weight: 18 pounds

Superior materials for lasting value
We build our organs with aircraft quality plywoods, select hardwoods, and state-of-the-art bearing materials. John's design lends itself to stability and dependability, and our improved materials assure years of trouble-free performance. For instance, we use oil-impregnated bearings for the crank bearings, as opposed to the traditional oil-soaked wooden bearing block.

Dependable, easy to carry, and flexible
John's design has three basic advantages. First, his design eliminates all of the complex valves and action required by all other designs for street pipe organs. This means that we can build an organ that is both dependable and less expensive than other designs.
Second, his design uses a punched paper roll for its music. This is an open standard, as opposed to a proprietary system, allowing greater availability of music for the organs, and less chance of being left high and dry without a source of music.
If, for instance, only one or two people in the world produce a music format or module required by your organ, we think that you should be concerned about the cost and continued availability in the future. With the Smith roll standard, you have many sources for music, including us. For information about our music rolls for the Smith organ, click here.
Third, the design is very light-weight. This isn't important if you're buying an organ as a curiosity or an occasional weekend diversion, but if you intend to troupe an organ with a show, the weight is very important indeed.

Decoration to fit your program or promotion
The outer case of the organ is hand-rubbed hardwood veneer. Our most popular finish for the organ fronts is a red enamel, with gilt acanthus carvings, as shown below. Veneered fronts are available as well, in cherry and walnut. For an extra charge, you can have the case hand-painted.

Affordable music for professional entertainers
Prices for our 20-Note Busker Organs start at $3750.00 plus shipping in the US. We require a deposit of $1000.00, with the balance due before the shipment of your organ. With your organ, you will receive a videotape will shows you how easy it is to play and maintain your instrument, a tool kit, and one music roll.

You can also go to our new on-line store and order organs, accessories, music, and other goodies safely and conveniently on our secure servers. To go there now, click here!

One essential option is The Great American Street Organ Show™ package, which includes our original script, a video of the show, and the music roll required for the program. You can get more information about this great show by clicking here. You can also order your organ with a custom-painted case, and additional music rolls. When you place your order you will receive a list of the available songs and pricing.
We can also provide a padded travel case, brass auto horns as used in our programs, and more. In fact, our list of accessories is growing weekly, and you will be provided with a complete list when you order.

It's easy to order
You can use any major credit card, a check, or money order. You can call or fax your order in to us toll-free (from within the US) at 1-877-356-7226, or mail it to us at Box 8263, Albuquerque, NM 87198 USA. For phone or fax outside the US, call (505) 255-9988.

Of course, if you have any questions, just call or email us!