Does anyone know if the parrot concertina featured on Amazon.com is any good? Is the Hohner better, or should i continue my search for my first concertina elsewhere??

Link to Parrot:Parrot

Does anyone have any opinon on this one?



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They are basically the same concertina, though they may, or may not, have been made in different factories in China. As far as I can see, the biggest advantage in buying the Hohner is that their quality control and customer after-sales service may be better. I see you can get the D-40 for $174.95 here.

I would recommend you to take a look at this thread for comments on the D-40.


Personally I would suggest that you look into hiring something better.

This is a cheap Chinese English-system concertina.

On the other hand, if it is an English-system concertina that you want, you can't do better than take Russell's advice and buy a Jackie, as they offer the best value. Though externally it looks a lot like this one, internally it is much better and well worth the extra expense.

Mr. Chambers,

Thanks for the info. I think that i am going to get the Jackie. My wife and I might should be able to afford this one. Thank you again for your and everyone's help in helping me out. i hope to be posting soon as a member with the instrument. I hope you all will have me!

Aside from internal quality, the button locations on the Dyer concertina aren't quite the same as on a standard English. The Jackie is designed and quality-controlled by Wim Wakker, an expert on both construction and playing of concertinas.