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Can you tell me which layout it has?

I’m looking to purchase an upgrade concertina for my daughter. We’re looking for a fast player with concertina reeds for Irish trad (session, ceili, and fleadh playing). Preference is for more modern instruments that are in the US. thanks!

Hello all, My daughter plays Irish traditional (solo and in a ceili band). She currently plays a Lachenal (bought from and recently gone over by Greg Jowaisas) and she and her instructor feel she’s starting to outgrow the speed of the instrument. So, we’re looking to upgrade. While I understand the appeal (tonally, visually, historically) of a vintage instrument, the truth is it’s in the hands of a 13 year kid who lives in a part of the US with wide ranging weather (Maryland). I’d rather not be dealing so much with the vagaries of vintage. I would, however, be very open to buying used (especially with waitlists being what they are). Here’s what I’m looking at. I’d appreciate any feedback on the list. We’re looking for traditional concertina reeds with a fast action, under $5000 (we’re both schoolteachers, so further under is better, but we understand that this is an investment in our daughter), and shorter waitlist (this obviously doesn’t apply if we find something used). -Suttner ($4700 and an 18 month waitlist) -7mount (not taking new orders) -Thomas ($5800) -Carroll ($6200+) -Edgley Heritage (don’t know waitlist/price) -Dipper (don’t know waitlist/price) -The Irish Concertina Company (Eirú Silver/Gold…4200-4700..often no waitlist) -Kensington (4000, shortish waitlist, local to us) -Wakker (5600+, unsure of waitlist) Kensington and The Irish Concertina Company are top of my early list. The price and waitlist are right. I don’t want to keep a 13 year old waiting for over a year to have a more responsive instrument. A gently used instrument changes things, obviously. Did I miss anything on the list? Thanks in advance.

Hello everyone, My daughter currently plays a Lachenal Anglo (metal ends, metal buttons, 30 button) and she and her instructor feel that she’s outgrowing her instrument. While we are shopping for a new (or new to us) instrument, I’ve come across Wakker’s page about replacing the action. my question is this: is this a viable middle step on the progression of concertina ownership? Is the ~$800 a worthwhile investment or is it like replacing the engine and transmission in my 20+ year old suv? thanks!

I just talked to him a day or two ago. Sent a message here and he got back to me.

Good evening, I’m looking for repair recommendations for a Lachenal. I’ve had Greg Jowaisas repair a concertina before, but am having difficulty reaching him. Who else should I turn to? thanks, Nulty