Arp Schnitger was a Northern German organ builder from Oldenburg, Germanywho was born into a family of woodworkers and wood carvers and was apprenticed at 18.
Arp Schnitger (2 July 1648  28 July 1719 (buried)) was an influential Northern German organ builder. Schnitger was born near Schmalenfleth in Oldenburg, Germany, and was baptized on 9 July 1648 in Golzwarden. Schnitger was born into a family of woodworkers and wood carvers. He was apprenticed at the age of 18. 
