magpie Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Hello all, My anglo search is progressing...Not least because I've gotten in contact with John Dipper and may be joining the waiting list - unfortunately it looks like it's 4 years! But one can wait, and hope.. In the meantime, my search for a more immediate upgrade has been narrowing to 38-40 button anglos, wooden-ended, and higher quality than my current 1949 Wheatstone. I found this c. 1939 Wheatstone on Hobgoblin music's website, which is at their shop in London. Their asking price is £4,550 which seems to be a bit high for a Wheatstone but just wondering what all of you well-versed box-players/makers/dealers think? They might be flexible on price but it's a music shop so I imagine they'll be more on the rigid side of the spectrum... https://www.hobgoblin.com/local/sales/products/SHLO20350/wheatstone-40-key-cg-anglo-concertina-we-mb-6f-sr-cp-circa-1939-absolute-stunner-with-original-hard-c/ cheers for any opinions/advice... Magpie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Molkentin Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 As I'm far from familiar with Anglo pricing my only remark would be that 1939 might not be considered as "best" or "top" period (re reed-making in particular) in any event (whatever year that period may start or end). Good luck with your search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Hersh Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Price seems high for that period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Yeah, I would have thought..I don't know, maybe £3,000? or even less? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Barnert Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Still, it IS Hobgoblin. They’re well-respected and know their way around concertinas. Might be worth a closer look if you can visit with someone knowledgeable you trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Hersh Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Yeah, I would have thought..I don't know, maybe £3,000? or even less? Hard to say. You might want to check with Chris Algar at Barleycorn Concertinas to see what he's got available and what price he's asking. He might even tell you what he'd charge for an instrument like this one even if he doesn't have one on hand. But bear in mind that instruments vary in quality, even from the same maker and vintage. The extent and quality of any restoration work is an important factor too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicx66 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) Theo Gibb has a 40 button Lachenal that would come in at less than half the price. It is not wooden ended, however. http://theboxplace.co.uk/product-category/concertinas/ Edited November 13, 2017 by nicx66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDNICKILBY Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Magpie Look at your personal messages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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