papawemba Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) I finally decide to sell my Lachenal, I definitely don't have time (family taking over) and feel bad to see it out of the drawer 2 hours a month. It is professionally restored and bought from thereedlounge a few month ago. Steel reeds, bone buttons, 5 folds, sweet tone, Lachenal case. Here is a video to have an idea (complete beginner and smartphone recorder): https://youtu.be/zE2I30MRc3Y [The trade option is off :-)] I sell it for 450 euros 400 euros + shipping. I live in Belgium. Best Nicolas Edited January 4, 2018 by papawemba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Molkentin Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I'm sorry, but I can't abstain from mentioning that I never would trade this one for a Stagi or similar. No offense to be taken I hope as this means encouraging a potential buyer... Best wishes - Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papawemba Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 Thank Wolf, I was expecting this kind of reaction The problem is really I don't have time and guitar is my first instrument... I wanted to invest myself in concertina but that will be for another life. If I want a concertina laying around just for 2 hours/month of fun, I prefer to be a Stagi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Barr Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I agree with Wolf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Nate Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) I would trade you for my stagi but I live in the US! "I don't plan to live without a concertina" Those are my sentiments exactly, but having only 20 buttons is like only having bread and water. Edited December 13, 2017 by Mr.Nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papawemba Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 Hello Mr.Nate, I personally don’t’ mind sending to US but I am afraid I'll have to pay huge taxes receiving yours :-/ But you would still end up with a 20 buttons concertina Pm coming up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikefule Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Of course it's your decision, but I really think you would regret selling a nice vintage instrument and replacing it with a modern one. You will find that the tone, action, bellows, and general feeling of it in your hands will not be the same. I own a 20b Lachenal and although it is "cheap and cheerful" compared to my other two boxes, it is fun to play and has a special charm. You never know what's round the corner. In 6 months, you may find time to play it again. 10 minutes a day can always be found. My son is in a similar position with his 6 string Sandberg bass. Beautiful instrument, but no time to play it - but he won't be this busy all his life and he knows he will never find another if he sells it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Taylor Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I thought the tone of your concertina in the video was exceptional. I don't play Anglo and, for a moment, I thought about buying it. Maybe you could find someone in your family or friends, a youngster perhaps, who would play it while you accompanied on guitar. You might change somebody's life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I thought the tone of your concertina in the video was exceptional. Don, I -- and apparently you -- prefer the sound of vintage English-construction concertinas to those of German-style construction and reeds. But there are some -- even a few who post here -- whose preference is the reverse. I'm not clear from NIcolas' posts which is his preference -- if either, -- since his main stated concern is air. We should keep in mind that among others, Bertram Levy is said to prefer the sound of his Stagi to that of our favorite vintage instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Taylor Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Jim I don't really object to the Stagi sound, but I love the warm, smooth, liquid tone that some of these old 20 button Lachenals have - clacking levers and all. The sound of the OPs concertina reminded me of Sqzbxr's 20 button tuned in 1/4 comma meantone playing Sally Gardens. Sigh, now you have got me thinking of buying it again! A little too much Jameson's this evening I suppose... Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papawemba Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 Thanks Don, this is good advertising for thereedlounge :-) Playing with someone in the family would be a dream ! But I am the only one playing an instrument :-/ (And I have a big family) Yes I really like the sound of my Lachenal ! Again, I don't have time to play. And I don't like to have a good instrument in the drawer (I am not a collector). This also happen with guitar ! I sold my favorite guitar (a Martin) and kept my old cheaper guitar. And I still have fun and don’t really care if a children run into it ;-) Concerning the Stagi sound,I can't tell as I didn't really try them. From video, I like the sound of B1 and not the C range too much. I like the german concertina sound but difficult to find (Silvetta stopped business...) and don’t trust those old Scholer without trying them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papawemba Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 Happy new year everyone !! The trade option is off ;-) Drop of price to 400 euros + shipping. A bargain as it is professionally restored (check thereedlounge.com to see where it is coming from). Best ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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