Burton Minshall and his family moved to Brattleboro in 1944. Thus began the short story of electronic organ production on Birge Street.
Minshall-Estey started operations in Estey shop building #5. Based upon Minshall’s plans, the joint venture began using Minshall’s electronic pickups and amplifiers to enhance the sound of Estey’s modified reed organs. Minshall went on to produce over 10,000 organs. Here's the story...
