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Thanks Wolf, I understand what you are saying. However, I just wondered, from a technical point, when was the last upgrade that is generally accepted as being an improvement to the instrument?

Thanks Geoff, its seems there are no easy answers as far as these instruments are concerned...

That's something for me to look forward to then! 👍

Sounds exciting. If they came to Glasgow I would go to see them but Dublin is a little too far.

Geoff, With the Wheatstone Aeola, were their any beneficial changes (or otherwise) in construction between 1890 and 1930? Thanks for the info on the CD collection 'English International'. I have ordered it and waiting on delivery, should be with me by Fri this week.

Thanks for the offer that's very kind of you. However, at this time I don't need it as my existing box is being modified to make my instrument a good fit.

No but I noticed on the link that it said: 'Sorry, this item doesn't ship to the UK'.

Just having a few idle thoughts and wondered what were the heyday years of English Concertina playing in the UK?

Its a shame the maker doesn't ship to the UK.

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It will be interesting to see what advice you receive....

A good collection to have, it will make someone happy.

👍 Very pleasant to listen to.

Many thanks for posting this Simon. I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to it (over and over again) and find your playing really inspiring.

Delivered my baritone treble to Steve Dickinson yesterday, it is going to have a complete action rebuild together with reedwork overhaul & tune. Really glad I took this step as I am sure the end result will be well worth it.