In this situation we would consider providing a replacement pipe and storing the original, with documentation, with the instrument. Restoration is only carried out where it can be justified within our work ethic. Difficulties arise where alterations have taken place after the original conception and construction of the instrument. Each instrument must be appraised individually, but it is not our position to judge the work of earlier times and then change it to suit modern trends. Careful conservation work is very often undertaken with partial restoration in order for an organ to fulfil its r le as a working musical instrument.
Many organs respond so well to conservation work that little or no restoration work is needed.