Classical and Church Organs

" Music enriches our lives. Music is relaxing and releases all sorts of emotions. And ... it makes people happier. We, at Johannus, build organs. A trade which is deeply rooted in a craftsmanship which goes back for centuries."

- Mr G. A van de Weerd - Former Chairman of the Board, Johannus Organs

¯ Technology and Quality ¯Why the Classical organ is the best for Church

¯Warranty and Service ¯ International Pricing Statement

Johannus Heritage

From humble beginnings Johannus Orgelbouw bv has grown to be a leading international manufacturer of high quality digital and hybrid classical organs.

Founded in 1968 by Mr Johannes (Hans) Versteegt, the first model range was launched in 1971 and over the ensuing years, the company experienced consistent high growth mainly due to the high quality sound of the organs. During this period of growth, Mr Versteegt expanded his activities into the international market and Johannus now exports to over 100 countries.

The first Johannus organ came to Australia in 1974 and is still going strong.

In 1987, the company was acquired by the van de Weerd family and to this day is still operated by the family with Marco and Rene van de Weerd at the helm.

The van de Weerd family grew the company to new heights with the introduction of real-time digital sampling technology which gave the Johannus organs a realism that was never thought possible, Bernies Music Land sold their first Johannus organ in 1992 and as export orders grew from Australia, our company was appointed in 1996 as sole Australian agents for Johannus organs and have remained so to this day.

Recent years have seen many changes in the organ market with many brands falling by the wayside or being acquired by other manufacturers. To strengthen their business for the future, the van de Weerd family formed a new company, The Global Organ Group. Within this group Johannus is joined by esteemed brands such as Makin, Copeman Hart and Rodgers, the latter being acquired from Roland Corporation who ceased organ manufacturing in 2015.

Johannus organs are the instrument of choice for churches, homes, institutions and discerning organists in over 100 countries.

Trade-ins Welcome

Trade-ins are welcome here at Bernies, so please phone our organ manager, Craig Douglass, on 03 9872 5122 or craig@musicland.com.au to chat about your organ needs. We proudly sell and service organs Australia-wide.