The Scherer family, based in Hamburg, was a prominent German organ-building family from the 16th and early 17th centuries. Known for their significant contributions to North German organ building, the Scherers were instrumental in bringing the craft to its zenith. The term "Scherer organ" refers to organs constructed by members of this family, which spanned three generations.

Jacob Scherer († 1574) began the family's legacy by taking over an organ workshop and passing it to his son-in-law Dirk Hoyer in 1569. Hans Scherer the Elder (c. 1535–1611), a student of Hendrik Niehoff, became the most renowned member of the family, introducing numerous innovations and training influential organ builders like Johann Lange and Antonius Wilde. He established his workshop in Bernau bei Berlin in 1571 before returning to Hamburg, where he passed on the business to his sons, Hans the Younger (c. 1570/1580–1631) and Fritz Scherer.

Hans Scherer the Younger continued the family's tradition, developing the concept of independent pedal towers and contributing significantly to the design known as the Hamburger Prospekt. He became a citizen of Hamburg in 1606 and carried out notable works, including repairs and new builds, with his brother Fritz. Fritz Scherer also made substantial contributions, including the construction and restoration of organs, sometimes in collaboration with his brother. Together, the Scherers left a lasting impact on the field of organ building, influencing future generations of craftsmen like Gottfried Fritzsche and Arp Schnitger.

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