Foley-Baker, Inc. Pipe Organ Services

Foley-Baker, Inc. Pipe Organ Services Pipe organ reconditioning, consulting, tuning, and repair service nationwide. 1-800-621-2624 "I saw my first pipe organ at age 13 and was forever hooked.

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Half way through college Bill Baker and I had started FBI. Business was generally brisk. There were times when it wasn't, but we were so dedicated to its survival that even when we weren't looking, it grew. We started in 1968. In those days, piano work made up a good part of things. Thanks to some quality advertising and a great staff our piano business alone grew to cover the care of nearly a tho

usand instruments. By 1984 both pipe organ and piano departments were large enough to let us split the businesses. The piano techs took all the 88 note work and I stayed back with a few good organ technicians to focus on building a national reputation for quality pipe organ services. We never represented any specific builder and that gave us the independence to become exposed to most every type of pipe organ built. Nearly every make of electric and tracker action instrument became daily routine. Field repair and tuning was my specialty and I've always sought out and hired others with interest and ability in good field work. All this detail to average service calls paid off and in time our teams became noticed for their dedication and attention to detail. With that came the chance to tackle some large instruments, starting with Skinner opus 277 (thank you Craig Ferguson and Joe Dzeda). Over the years, we've attracted better and better technicians and have now honed the staff to what I consider to be one of the greatest groups that have ever made up the firm. We have a core of specialists that include a fabulously organized head of field operations, a wonderfully talented shop foreman, a voicer who’s the best I've ever worked with in forty years, and a head of field service that looks forward to tackling, and fixing any kind of organ out there…no matter how dirty, poorly lit or inaccessible. This is all backed up by another core of dedicated techs who thrive on perfection, be it in their shop or field work. There are about 15 and most have been with us for years. We meet every Monday morning to solve the world’s problems or at least those of various instruments. It’s then that the value of all their cumulative experience surfaces. Beholding them brainstorming to create exciting new repair-routes for present or future commissions is humbling. I honestly believe it’s because we’re all so much on the same page that the overall flavor of the firm has attracted so much work. As this web site suggests, some of it’s high end or at least very challenging. Small or large, we love them all. We also love to talk about pipe organs. Please feel free to call or e-mail at any time. No matter where you are; we genuinely hope to hear from you." -Mike Foley

The removal process begins!
06/24/2024

The removal process begins!

Milovan Popovic, hard at work building new flutes.
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Milovan Popovic, hard at work building new flutes.

Installation is wrapping up on our newly rebuilt Moller Opus 8303 at First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg. Thanks agai...
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Installation is wrapping up on our newly rebuilt Moller Opus 8303 at First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg. Thanks again to Cory Whittier.

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Foley-Baker is proud to announce we've been selected to rebuild the organ at Washington National Cathedral!Special thank...
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Foley-Baker is proud to announce we've been selected to rebuild the organ at Washington National Cathedral!

Special thanks to Tom Sheehan, Michael McCarthy, and all the WNC staff and donors who are making this project possible.

The cathedral’s nearly century-old pipe organ has seen better days and is set for a massive four-year renovation.

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Come visit our booth! Foley-Baker is proud to be attending the 2022 AGO National Convention in Seattle.
07/05/2022

Come visit our booth! Foley-Baker is proud to be attending the 2022 AGO National Convention in Seattle.

I love the smell of fresh leather in the morning.
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I love the smell of fresh leather in the morning.

Removal of the organ at First Presbyterian in Lynchburg, VA is complete! The instrument will be completely overhauled at...
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Removal of the organ at First Presbyterian in Lynchburg, VA is complete! The instrument will be completely overhauled at our Connecticut shops and reinstalled in 2023.

One of the largest pipe organs in Lynchburg is getting an upgrade. First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg is taking apart its 70-year-old organ. Crews have to disassemble 3,500 pipes. The sizes of those pipes, which are tucked in the walls of the church, range from a pencil to a telephone pole. Cory...

07/14/2021

Established pipe organ service firm seeks apprentice/technician. Interesting and diverse work in a smoke-free environment. Strong mechanical aptitude, some heavy lifting, and travel required. Job duties will include tuning, maintenance, repair and rebuilding of pipe organs and pipe organ components. Experience with wiring/electrical, woodworking, and leatherworking are a plus. Musical background preferred but not required.

https://gofund.me/715061c5Given the unfortunate events in Lake City last week, we've decided to start a fundraising camp...
06/23/2021

https://gofund.me/715061c5

Given the unfortunate events in Lake City last week, we've decided to start a fundraising campaign to help replace Dobson employees' personal tools that were lost in the fire. Please spread the word and lend a hand to fellow organ techs in need!

As most of the organ community is now aware, Dobson Pipe Organ Builders' factory w… Mike Sutcliffe needs your support for Help Replace Dobson Employees' Tools

06/16/2021

We're deeply saddened by the news at Dobson. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

05/04/2021

Attention organ techs! Foley-Baker, Inc. of Tolland, CT has an open position in our pipe shop. Duties include all aspects of metal and wood pipe repair and restoration. Experience is preferred, but we will train the right person. Basic familiarity with shop tools and an understanding of soldering are required. Candidates must also be able to work independently. Occasional travel is required. We offer excellent pay, with health insurance and 401k retirement plan.

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Address

42 N River Road
Tolland, CT
06084

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18608754666

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