AlexCJones Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 (edited) $500 (U.S. Dollars) A few months ago a bought a nice used Bastari 40-key G/D Anglo. As you would expect, the drone key and the middle row are a perfect 4th lower than on the standard C/G 40-key Anglo layout which is great. But then, there are a few buttons in the other rows with which the Bastari folks took a few liberties. (See attached key layout diagram) I would have these corrected, but the buttons are too far apart for my style of playing. On my C/G Tedrow-Modified-Stagi Anglo, I often press multiple buttons with one finger in order to make chords. I thought with 40-button, I'd be able to do this even better, but the Bastariacs put the keys so far apart, that I can't do that. What a tease! Other than that, the only other problem is that the left-hand side grill has some oxidation. It is in tune, belows in good condition, and (for most chords, or for Irish style) it plays well. I'll post a reply with a photo attached. - A. C. Jones Edited December 30, 2003 by AlexCJones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCJones Posted December 30, 2003 Author Share Posted December 30, 2003 Okay, here is a photo showing the end with the oxidation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm clapp Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 ...the buttons are too far apart for my style of playing. On my C/G Tedrow-Modified-Stagi Anglo, I often press multiple buttons with one finger in order to make chords. I thought with 40-button, I'd be able to do this even better, but the Bastariacs put the keys so far apart, that I can't do that. This is not just a problem with modern Italian concertinas. Interestingly enough I also have the same problem with my Jeffries anglos. My 31 bone button C Jeffries allows me to do as you do, but my 38 key, no chance. With the Jeffries though it is not so much the button spacings, but the difference in button size. Is that a contributing factor on the Bastardi, or are the buttons the same? Regards Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCJones Posted December 30, 2003 Author Share Posted December 30, 2003 With the Jeffries though it is not so much the button spacings, but the difference in button size. Is that a contributing factor on the Bastardi, or are the buttons the same? "Bastardi"? (Now it will be difficult for me to call it anything else) Okay yes, the smaller button size and the shorter button height (distance of button top to concertina surface) are both major contributing factors to the problem. I am glad you warned me about the Jeffries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm clapp Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 "Bastardi"? (Now it will be difficult for me to call it anything else) Woops! Keyboard error. Should I edit my post? Would hate to ruin your sale prospects.... Apologies to all BASTARI owners. Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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