Lachenal 32 Button

[Jeff H]

This instrument dates to approximately 1895.

32 buttons includes "squeekers"

Key is C/G

Rosewood ended, bone buttons

 

It looks good and plays well with the following items of note:

 

A few of the papers have browned edges.

A small chip of veneer missing on the bottom of the frame. (long ago)

Some dye wear on bottom of bellows, otherwise sound.

Small cracks, on rosewood veneer on treble end plate. Not bad at all.

Hands straps replaced 25 years ago

The 5th button down on middle row, spring a bit week.

Pads were replaced about 25 years ago

Valves in good shape but could be re-curled, refitted or replaced..

Reeds all seem to be original, some surface corrosion.. no rust.

Tuning sounds good but some variances from A440 as in 1-8 cents.. most at 4. One at 9.

Still has original baffles and small oval tags.

Thumb screws original. Case screws original.

 

Has hard wood case.

 

Price is $1600.. shipping fixed at $25 in Lower 48.

48 hour approval. You will pay return shipping if declined.

Instrument lives in Oregon.

 

Photos on request.

 

 

Jeff Hildreth

 

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