That gives rise to an interesting consideration: Which would offer the most rewarding experience? A lavishly appointed Johannus/Content with somewhat less than wonderful sound; or a modestly appointed Phoenix that simply melts you down from the inside out, each an every time you sit down to play it!?
Well, first of all i will have to mention that the cheapest Phoenix organ i have found was a 29 stops tab organ with 23.000$ (which was actually a special offer)... First of all, i live in Europe (Greece) so it is easier for me to visit a european factory like content or Johannus. Then, i dont want an instrument for recitals in the Concert hall, i want it mostly for practice (with the ability to experiment with the registration).
And actually, i really dont know, how much more a Phoenix organ will make me Melt from the inside out compared with a Content, or Johannus instrument. So apart from having the ultimate sound quality, you must also consider the value per Euro you get. For example, a 4 manual rodgers has 180.000 $. With 180.000 i can buy a really nice real pipe organ with 20 ranks that will surely melt my inside outs.
Thats why i only compare Johannus with Content. Even thing.
It is not fair to compare a Johannus with an Allen or Rodgers.
SO, having said that -without of course being sure to what i am finally going to do- i would like to ask you what you personally think about the sound quality between Content and JOhannus. What do you think are the dissadvantages and advantages of each one?
BTW i am visiting Holland at easter so i will have the chance to visit the content factory and inspect the models from upclose.
I am asking you to compare Content with Johannus because i might not have the chance to visit both factories, so that i could compare them myself.
Thanks, Nicholas