The Kam organ was built in 1854, however,
during the building much older piping material was used namely
from P. de Swart (1582) and from A.Bosch (1677/79). Much of this
pipework, being of good quality is still in use in the instrument. In
the period
1960-1962 during restauration works, major changes have been made on the
instrument. One tried to incorporate (as was thought to be
appropriate in those days) more (neo-)barocque characteristics into the
organ. Piping was shifted and shortened, stops were replaced and the
VEKA-sliding drawersystem was introduced.
In
the years
'60, '70 and '80 the formerly introduced changes caused more and more
problems. Various solutions were proposed. Finally restauration of the
organ was decided after tight co-ordination with the Monument committee
and the Dutch Reformed Church Organ committtee during the great church
restauration of 1988/89
The
situation of 1854 was chosen as a starting point, which was the year of
delivery by the Rotterdam organ builder Kam. Moreover it was decided to
extend the organ with a self supporting pedal, which was a long
cherished wish of many an organist. The work was carried out by
organbuilder Pel&Van Leeuwen.
