I've noticed that the Stagi WN-15-LN is advertised as having improved action. Does anyone own one of these who can comment? Is it really an improvement over the normally "Stodgy" action on these things.

Also, does the WN-15-LN use the usual low-end concertina construction technique of mounting the reeds on reed blocks mounted perpendicular to the body of the concertina, or the more standard technique of mounting the reeds directly to the reed plate?

Thanks for your comments,

Bill Erickson

Hi Bill,

My first concertina was a Stagi W15LN, and yes it does have slightly better action than the standard Stagi models, although at times they can still be hard work to play.

I personally found it is a great instrument as a beginner who wanted to try the concertina but didn't have the resources for a highly quality instrument. [I have since bought a Norman, but still have a very soft spot for my Stagi as my first very own concertina ]

I can't comment on the reeds as I have never had mine open.

Hope this helps,

Cheers
Morgana

Yep, the reeds are in blocks, perpendicular to the bellows direction. The action is a bit better, but the springs are pretty stiff. On mine, the arm for one of the buttons (top/left on the right hand side, I think) scraped against the inside of the box slightly, causing it to be sluggish and occasionally stick. I opened it up and filed a groove on the inside so the arm wouldn't scrape, and it's fine now.

Cool. I just found that other Stagi W-15-LN thread in the Construction and Repair section. Funny, I swear that didn't show up with I used the "search" feature (honest, I used it before asking! Really I did).

So you guys that already discussed the W-15-LN in that thread don't have to repeat yourselves (or give me a hard time about not using the search feature )

Bill Erickson

Bill: Two months ago I responded in the earlier thread. Since then I had one minor problem in that one key produced no sound on the draw. With the excellent help of Doug at Button Box on the telephone, I opened the instrument and removed a small piece of material that was blocking the reed. It took a total of 5 minues, and has been good since then. The bellows can be stiff at times but they are getting better. The pitch is consistent (it was tuned at Button Box when I bought it) but the quality of sound can be variable. For example the G on the left hand C row is much louder than the G on the left hand G row. In fact I think the whole C row is louder, and this may be because of the placement of the reed block. The keys on the right hand side respond quicker, but I think this is common. I have no problem with the spring tension on the buttons. My bottom line is that it has been and continues to be a fun instrument on which I am learning. At time I can't put it down.

I really can't answer your question about comparison with other instruments because I have not played another instrument. I should add that I am waiting for an Edgely that I have ordered--and I am looking forward with much anticipation to playing that instrument. Alan

Alan,

Just want to say that you will adore your Edgley. I love mine.

Hope it comes soon.

Helen

Helen,

I still haven't heard it!!!!