The restored 2 manual Trayser is now installed at Fisher House, the Catholic Chaplaincy to the University of Cambridge.
Traysers are noted for fine build quality and sweet tone. The 8′ Basson/Hautbois is particularly good. This model has the specification of the classic 4 row French harmonium but divided over 2 manuals.
Lower manual: 16′ Bourdon/Clarinette and 8′ Cor Anglais/Flute
Upper manual: 8′ Basson/Hautbois and 4′ Clairon/Fifre (Trayser calls flageolet) plus Fortés.
Manuals couple downwards.
This model also has a “Double Expression” stop, basically a simple wind reducing device with no bass/treble division and rudimentary smoothing by a pair of pneumatics set into the windchest wall. Not to be confused with the complex device of the same name found in Mustels and other art-harmniums. On Double Expression the windflow is restored by opening the left knee lever, which also opens the Forté flaps. The right knee lever duplicates the Grand Jeu drawstop.








