Testimonials
Here you will find a selection of quotes from clients and organists regarding the work of GO-Organ Builders.
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"Since Gary Owens and his team took over the tuning and
maintenance of the Minster organ, it is no exaggeration to
say that the instrument has been transformed. Gary is an
extremely skilled tuner, who has coped admirably with some
incredibly high-pitched mixtures. The whole organ now sings
beautifully. He is also diligent in locating and curing
faults, where necessary undertaking proper repairs of parts
which in the past had merely been patched up. I have been
impressed by Gary's dedication and hard work, and the
immense care he takes to make sure he leaves the instrument
at its best. I have no hesitation in recommending his
company." Jonathan Hill, DIrector of Music at Stoke Minster "Gary Owens has been responsible for tuning and maintaining the organ in Downing College Chapel since 2005. I have been very impressed with Gary's work, which is careful, thorough and of a consistently high standard. He has given us accurate and important advice, and has carried out repairs and tuning very well. Gary is always helpful, and I am very grateful for his willingness to travel all the way from Liverpool to Cambridge for us. We have benefitted greatly from his expertise and reliability." The Reverend Keith Eyeons, Chaplain at Downing College, Cambridge |
 Thumb pistons on the Giggleswick organ console. |
"Gary is an organ builder with expertise and has a wide knowledge of organs. He is able to take on quite challenging jobs and many organs as we know are in need of a lot of work. He leaves the job tidy and is never without his handy tin of polish to leave the organ shining as well as in tune. He has tuned and repaired several church organs which I play and I am always pleased with his workmanship. He is gentle in his approach and does not suggest unnecessary and costly work. His quotations are thorough and the re-build he is currently working on at St. Anne's Accrington, my Saturday church is going well. I am pleased to recommend Gary Owens." Alan Briggs, GRNCM ARNCM ADV. DIP. |
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 The organ of Park Place Church, Liverpool. |
"The transformation in the tonal resources of our fine Hill organ in the months since Gary Owens and his team took over its maintenance, has been startling and very real. Discovering the instrument's true potential is proving both a delight and joy.
Organ builders are easy enough to find, but craftsmen of this calibre are not."
Meirion Wynn Jones, Assistant Organist, Brecon Cathedral "I first became acquainted with Gary Owens in 1989. He was employed by David Wells Organ Builders. I was immediately impressed by Mr. Owens' ability to both find and cure even long standing faults. His tuning ability was and remains exemplary. Since then, I have entrusted many instruments to him, safe in the knowledge that such organs will receive unrivalled care. It comes as no surprise that Mr. Owens' should have set up a Limited Company in Organ Building some time ago. It continues to be my pleasure to witness quality work and craftsmanship, and to play the varied instruments he has restored. I applaud and respect his wonderfully informed knowledge of the organ as a musical instrument." Richard P. Astridge, Organist, Saint Francis De Sales |
"Go-Organs achieved a stunning transformation to the organ in Giggleswick School Chapel. The rebuilt organ successfully blends the remaining Willis stops with new material, and has proved to be a versatile and reliable musical instrument" Simon Clarkson, Former Director of Music at Giggleswick School. |
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