SqueezeCat Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) Wakker/Crabb GD Anglo One of a kind Wakker/Crabb GD Anglo with 31 keys. This instrument is a Wakker rebuild from the salvaged elements (reeds, reed pans, action) of an antique Crabb. Wakker saved the maker's cartouche which reads: H. Crabb, Maker 158 Liverpool Rd, London. This suggests the original instrument was made between 1903 and 1923/26. The instrument has a beautiful amboyna carcas and seven fold bellows. As expected from top quality period reeds, the voice sings strongly and clearly. Additionally, this is the lightest and most responsive GD concertina I've ever had the pleasure to play. The restoration was commissioned by Chris Algar, from whom I acquired the instrument. Wakker's restoration/rebuild is of a very high standard; this is a beautiful and remarkable combination of antique and modern. The instrument comes with a modern case. Thinning the Anglo side of the herd as I'm now concentrating on my Wicki/Hayden instrument. And, am feeling this fantastic instrument should be regularly enjoyed. The usual cnet donation applies! Asking Price: £6300.00 Keyboard: Crabb key layout G_D.pdf Photos: Edited June 19, 2013 by SqueezeCat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle's cook Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Absolutely beautiful and with that pedegree I am sure it will sound just as good! Good luck sewlling it Can I ask where you got the soft carry case that goes around the hard case? This looks a really useful bit of kit (and perhaps closer to my spending power!). Many thanks, in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Wooff Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Absolutely beautiful and with that pedegree I am sure it will sound just as good! Good luck sewlling it Can I ask where you got the soft carry case that goes around the hard case? This looks a really useful bit of kit (and perhaps closer to my spending power!). Many thanks, in advance. I agree and would second the idea of getting a soft case to fit around a hard case... especially if one has a nice original Leather case with a vintage instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SqueezeCat Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Can I ask where you got the soft carry case that goes around the hard case? This looks a really useful bit of kit (and perhaps closer to my spending power!). Excellent question! My cheeky wife says buy the concertina and the cover comes free. :-) (I've been saying concertinas have now't to do with her.) I've had a look through my records and haven't found a receipt, unfortunately. I remember calling around and expect I got it through either The Music Room (http://www.the-music-room.com) or Hobgoblin (http://www.hobgoblin.com). Yes, so when I bought the cover I didn't find any listed in a catalogue on a web page--but did have some luck with a few phone calls to shops dealing in concertinas. And... The phoning around was suggested by someone at my local session who did have a cover, but couldn't remember where they'd got it.... Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirge Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 My Mum made one out of an old blanket to protect the classic Wheatstone box; dead easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle's cook Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Squeezecat - many thanks for that, appreciated. Good luck with the sale. Dirge - yep! I think that's my fallback option. Thanks also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wild Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Absolutely beautiful and with that pedegree I am sure it will sound just as good! Good luck sewlling it Can I ask where you got the soft carry case that goes around the hard case? This looks a really useful bit of kit (and perhaps closer to my spending power!). Many thanks, in advance. I got one some years ago from the music room. It is now showing signs of wear. I contacted the music room about getting another, but they apparently do not stock them anymore. - John Wild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SqueezeCat Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Theo Gibb will have this instrument for viewing at Whitby Folk Week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Now sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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