Paulino Forte Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 (edited) I have a Rosewood 20 key Lachenal from the 1870s and just recently acquired a steel-ended 30 key from 1930s. The older Lachenal has a grille clothe but the newer one does not. Does anyone know if that has to do with the age of the instrument or the materials? FYI...I am NOT trying to date these instruments. Just curious about the construction. Thanks for any info or comments. Edited September 15, 2003 by Paulino Forte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Timson Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 These are usually referred to as baffles. They serve to soften and sweeten the tone. They were quite common on older Lachenals especially, for some reason. They were frequently removed by people who did not want sweetness, as the sharper tone can cut through a session and carry further in the open air. Conversely, I *love* the sound that baffles give to a concertina, and tend to fit them where they have been removed - soft leather is good for this. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulino Forte Posted September 15, 2003 Author Share Posted September 15, 2003 I prefer the sound with baffles. I usually play alone and don't need the extra brightness. Is there anywhere that I can purchase them or do folks generally make their own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Gaskins Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 do folks generally make their own? More than you will ever need to know is at Baffles for Maccann Duet Concertinas --concertina baffles, history, materials, step-by-step photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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