David G Lee

So, how low does it go? Low G or low C?

That photo is from Lark in the Morning's listing of antique and one of a kind instruments. They have several Lachenals pictured (and for sale). Thanks to all who have got me somewhere to resolving my conundrum. You learn all sorts of things here, apart from things about concertinas!

It does indeed! Thank you for sorting one problem. Now how on earth did you find that picture from the universe of the web? - and do you know anything about the instrument you pointed to - specfically age?

Good thought about the ends; in fact, there is no marking to indicate that the body is in fact Lachenal - no badge/label - so the body could be something else entirely. Can anyone confirm from pattern of ends?

Can anyone suggest the provenance of this Lachenal English: Buttons are flat top, and it came in an old-shape hexagonal wooden box. To me this suggests pre 1900. However, reed pans are both identified with serial number 54735, suggesting circa 1926. Could this be a case of new reed pans in an old body?

56 key extended treble was indeed available - from some of the earliest examples.

I've played Andrew's current production when visiting - much, much nicer than a Stagi etc. Also, the action he makes is a precision item. So I can believe what the ebay seller says.

Try putting 'Akkordeon Service' into Google - Len Killick's German shop - go for 'Noten' and look at the list under concertina tutors etc (in German, of course). Last time I looked, it was shown as available. I have bought from them in the past and can recommend. David Lee