Bob Tedrow Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 (edited) I would like to invite Concertina.Net members to participate in the 2007 Tedrow Concertina Tour. Beginning in 2003 and again in 2005, I have prepared a Tedrow Concertina for a one year tour of the country. 2007 is approaching rapidly. Considering that the 2005 Tedrow Concertina tour failed to make it to all destinations before the end of the year, I have prepared early for the 2007 Tour. This 2007 Touring Concertina is the prototype for the new model Standard Tedrow. It is a 30 button c/g Anglo; Jeffries tuned; 5 7/8" across the top; cut card olive green bellows; handcut Jeffries fretwork (no, still no laser cutter here in the shop); Gold finished bellows; 1/4" Delrin buttons; riveted action; Italian steel reeds; 2.4 lbs in weight If you would like to participate in the 2007 Tour, email me for an application at hmi@scott.net sincerely, Bob Tedrow Edited October 6, 2006 by Bob Tedrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdormire Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Bob--the boss says, "no pictures, yet?" I say, sounds like a great idea, especially since recently I've seen posts from two other folks here in the Columbus area. I guess I'll send you an e-mail Monday, as we are getting ready to go to MI. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Timson Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Just a thought. Could you send a G/D on tour one day? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Tedrow Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 (edited) Just a thought. Could you send a G/D on tour one day? Chris Hello Chris, Sure I can. I have considered a UK Tour for a g/d concertina. Last year I built a c/g to send over to Chris Algar and Pete M. of Hobgoblin. In order to avoid paying import duties, had to "deface" the instrument so that it was not suitable for retail sale. I tooled in 24 ct Gold "SAMPLE" and "UK TOUR" on the bellows. The bitter pill I had to swallow; I was required to clearly write on the outside of the box "sample item of negligible value". That particular concertina made it back to the shop and lives somewhere here in the US. A tour is easy to manage here in the US, I can get UPS shipping/tracking numbers and I can easily call the tourists on the phone or recall the instrument if it needs love or attention. I may seek an overseas accomplice/manager for an extended UK tour. Any volunteers? Edited October 6, 2006 by Bob Tedrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Timson Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Sure I can. I have considered a UK Tour for a g/d concertina. Great! The bitter pill I had to swallow; I was required to clearly write on the outside of the box "sample item of negligible value". The unkindest cut. I had a good chance to give it a thorough play at last year's Arran do, and found it very rewarding. I may seek an overseas accomplice/manager for an extended UK tour. Um, what would that involve? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Tedrow Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 Sure I can. I have considered a UK Tour for a g/d concertina. Great! The bitter pill I had to swallow; I was required to clearly write on the outside of the box "sample item of negligible value". The unkindest cut. I had a good chance to give it a thorough play at last year's Arran do, and found it very rewarding. I may seek an overseas accomplice/manager for an extended UK tour. Um, what would that involve? Chris Not too much I think, just a phone call ahead to be sure the next tourist in line has not died while waiting his turn. Some assistance in arranging a logical geographic progress in the tour would be good. Ping ponging from one coast to another takes up someones playing time. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Timson Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 OK, well I volunteer, then. If someone else wants to volunteer to help Bob, don't let me stop them. We could form a welcoming committee! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Just a thought. Could you send a G/D on tour one day? Chris Hello Chris, Sure I can. I have considered a UK Tour for a g/d concertina. Hi Bob and Chris, I play CG, and have never played or even had my hands on a GD, so I'd love to take a look at this. How long does the 'tina normally stay with someone? I'd like it over a Thursday to take it along to our regular session, but a few days alone with it as well to get my head around the system would be nice. I'll be sure I take my Tedrow baritone along to the session as well, though most have already seen it. So, please include me in the tour if it goes ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Tedrow Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 Hi Bob and Chris, I play CG, and have never played or even had my hands on a GD, so I'd love to take a look at this. How long does the 'tina normally stay with someone? I'd like it over a Thursday to take it along to our regular session, but a few days alone with it as well to get my head around the system would be nice. I'll be sure I take my Tedrow baritone along to the session as well, though most have already seen it. So, please include me in the tour if it goes ahead I should think three or four days should be enough time to shake hands and get acquainted. That leaves a couple days for shipping. I try to manage one tourist/week. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McIsog Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Bob, Send a c/g to chicago too - though I might not forward it Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Tedrow Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 I have started a "blog" for the Tedrow 2007 Concertina Tour. http://tedrowconcertinatour.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_boveri Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Bob, Send a c/g to chicago too - though I might not forward it Dan we could make sure to get next in row, so we could just drive it to eachother. it would be a good chance to meet fellow concertina players in the area. would that work bob? if 2 or more people were in the area and wanted to pass it off manually? i guess we would have to stick with the 4 day rule just to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Tedrow Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 Bob, Send a c/g to chicago too - though I might not forward it Dan we could make sure to get next in row, so we could just drive it to eachother. it would be a good chance to meet fellow concertina players in the area. would that work bob? if 2 or more people were in the area and wanted to pass it off manually? i guess we would have to stick with the 4 day rule just to be fair. Of course, that is fine. I encourage an entire welcome wagon at each destination. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Tedrow Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 (edited) Concertina is off to Colorado 10/23 First stop is Colorado Springs. I will post the city/area here as the concertina moves about the country. Should you see your hometown listed and would like to visit with the concertina as it passes by, you can email me and I will forward your note to the current tourist. I am still accepting applications. Bob Edited October 23, 2006 by Bob Tedrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainyanker Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 BOB, when do you see the concertina makeing the freat state of texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainyanker Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 BOB, when do you see the concertina makeing the great state of texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Tedrow Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 BOB, when do you see the concertina makeing the freat state of texas. Texas will be on the return loop from S California, via Arizona and New Mexico We won't leave you out, I have your application right here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainyanker Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 thanks bob. looking forwaad to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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