danersen Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) Hello, Everyone. It's been quite some time since I mentioned this, so I've decided to mention it, again, on the chance that there's a newly-discovered one hiding or languishing out there somewhere. I'm still seeking a 55+ Button Crane by Crabb or Wheatstone - Aeola preferred. Metal or wooden ends are equally desirable. Not particularly interested in the Lachenal SA instruments, but could be enticed by an Edeophone if such exists. All replies, offers, and referrals are appreciated. Posts to this topic, PM's, or email directly to: danersen (at) gmail (dot) com are welcome. Be Well, Dan PS: Chris, Greg, Theo, and David are aware and have noted this among their requests. PPS: Would gladly consider commissioning one if someone, say: Geoff or ?, would be willing to build it. Edited March 2, 2015 by danersen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceemonster Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 John Connor makes Cranes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danersen Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 This is wonderful news. I had no idea. Might someone have contact information handy - especially an email address? Thank you, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wild Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 From the concertina.faq: Connor Concertinas Repairs and makers of new concertinas using traditional reeds. The reeds can be 30 Eastbury Avenue of his own manufacture or salvaged from old concertinas. Rochford Essex SS4 1SF England Phone 01702 546745 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAc Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) . Edited March 4, 2016 by RAc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceemonster Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) I can't remember the player's name..... Okay, edit here....It is Paul McCann who has a Connor Crane. I emailed him and asked him after hearing his clips on this page....One of them is an Irish set of tunes homaging Mary MacNamara's East Clare style....He very kindly answered and said his Crane was by John Connor. I'd like to have one myself, there is a nice fat tone to it..... http://www.pghardy.net/concertina/kilve/kilve201110/ Edited March 4, 2015 by ceemonster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Molkentin Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I reckon John's waiting time has remarkably exented very recently... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 John makes very nice instruments. I have a C/G anglo which does indeed have a nice fat tone, as you say, ceemonster. Sadly, they don't seem to be holding their value at the moment. I sometimes think about selling mine but I've seen several for sale over the last year at less than they cost new. Maybe he's just not well known enough? John also showed me a Crane when I went to see the anglo. I remember being somewhat confused by it - I think it was the Crabb "chevron" layout rather than the Lachenal Crane lay-out I'm used to. Almost wish I'd bought that instead now as I'm more into duet than anglo now. Hey ho! I'd certainly recommend John as a maker of reasonably priced real concertinas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Taylor Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Ooooh, I just discovered that he makes (has made at least one) 46 button metal-ended Haydens too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsewLEbE98I This guy has a Wakker as well, and it sounds quite different: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwH6Er04fbE Edited March 4, 2015 by Don Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Collicutt Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) The sound difference could be the different speaker/amps. Edited March 4, 2015 by Graham Collicutt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Ooooh, I just discovered that he makes (has made at least one) 46 button metal-ended Haydens too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsewLEbE98I This guy has a Wakker as well, and it sounds quite different: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwH6Er04fbE Same guy, almost 10 months between. I wonder, does he currently have both instruments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceemonster Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 i always thought that "fat" Connor tone might derive from the time he put in with Crabb. Good Crabbs have a deliciously "fat" tone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 i always thought that "fat" Connor tone might derive from the time he put in with Crabb. Good Crabbs have a deliciously "fat" tone.... Could that also explain why he is willing to make Cranes? It's nothing new? (Not sure about the Hayden.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 i always thought that "fat" Connor tone might derive from the time he put in with Crabb. Good Crabbs have a deliciously "fat" tone.... Could that also explain why he is willing to make Cranes? It's nothing new? (Not sure about the Hayden.) It would also explain why he uses the Crabb layout rather than the Lachenal one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danersen Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Hello Everyone - Thanks and an Update Thanks - to all who have replied by post and email. Update - I have just concluded a conversation with John Connor and the news is disappointing for we Crane seekers, but very good for the Anglo-philes. Due to demand and efficiency, John has been making only Anglo instruments for the last 8-10 years. Sadly for those of us who had hopes for a Crane or Hayden (or English, for that matter) from him, there are no more to come from John. He is not even considering the possibility of again building anything other than Anglos,. Too complicated, too time-consuming, too little demand, and too expensive will sum it up, I think. Making only Anglos is a much better use of Joh's time and delivers more concertinas to the world. Where have we head this, before? Once, again, the Anglo players have out-demanded the rest of us. So ... For my part ... Still searching. Be Well, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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