On large organs it matters not so much. I shall then be saved the trouble of dumping it in the Hudson river. There goes my profit on the job. I suggest Swell to Great 16'. Walnut would be used both solid and veneered.
Veneered stock has great advantages in some construction and solid in other.
We use both according to the best practice in each case. I can do you a solid Walnut cabinet job but advise against it. So, if you find my consoles and organs easily manageable, you should find no difficulty in twanging my strings musically. In fact, I believe you are already doing quite well. Walter Holtkamp to Father Ford.