Gretcheng

The Morse English concertina is called the Albion. I am the original owner, and I bought it in 2004 or 2005--not sure which but I probably have the receipt at home. Later-- Drat, can't find the receipt! But I checked out the concertina and all buttons and reeds work fine. Bellows are hardly broken in. The instrument and the case are basically like new. Not a scratch, not a scuff.

I have too many hobbies to give concertina the time it needs! This one is basically like new, hasn't been played much at all in the last 2-3 years. Everything worked fine when I tried it last Christmas. It is set up for wrist straps, though mine may be too short for most hands. Asking $1800 for the concertina and case. Located in Vermont USA. Thanks for your consideration--

Just an update that this concertina is still available. I'm hoping to sell it on my own without having to put it on consignment. Think ahead to the gift-giving season! Thanks for your consideration-- Gretchen

Hello to the forum. I have not been a vocal member, but have enjoyed following the discussions. I'm selling my concertina to focus on spinning yarn by hand. I need to limit my hobby investment, and also the number of activities that stress my hands and wrists. I may buy a cheapie concertina for occasional use, but the Morse really should belong to someone who will play it more often. This is a like-new English concertina, as seen at www.buttonbox.com. It has the natural wood-finished ends and is fitted for wrist straps. Mine is #257, bought in December 2004. Sorry, I have no digital photo capability, and my only computer is at my workplace (thus limited personal use allowed). The concertina is located in east central state of Vermont USA, and the asking price is $1800. You may email me at: gretchen.graner@teleatlas.com. Thank you for your consideration-- Gretchen

I usually play sitting down with wrist straps. I had tried a neck strap and it was torture! So I made a much more substantial harness for times when sitting is not possible. It's comfortable but a little too much. Anne's concertina sling sounds interesting--how is it attached to the instrument? Thanks!