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I thought all the pieces would be made from Kraftex, just the Gusset pieces, and the other pieces would be in the traditional ribbon or trapezoid shape.

Hi I found mixed chords chart from Phil Williams Chord Charts for anglo C/G push/pull.

It's good sample of progress how to connect bellows and reedpan frame for me. Thanks.

Hi, good working! I am collecting examples of handmade concertina cases. Please have a look. https://concertina.pinefield.asia/concertina-cases-handmade/

A bit off topic. What do you think would be best wood to make a box to hold the reed pan in the bellows? I could buy the bellows separately on eBay, but I would need to remove and use the original reed pan box or make new one.

@Ludovic I've made straps that are not the typical wrap-around strap ends that are held in place by screws (some Wheatstone and Stagi). https://concertina.pinefield.asia/concertina-repairs-stagi-english-concertina-replace-thumb-strap/ @Alex West WOW I remembered I already have his book. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. --- However, the location where the screws are attached does not fit the existing metal plate, and I'm worried about breaking the original screws. Also, is goat leather a good choice for the leather type?

I'd like a replacement thumb strap for an English concertina for a friend who has a thick thumb. My friend has his thumb stuck in too far and it's causing him to get a heat rash and hurt his fingers because of sweat. The screw that secures the strap is stuck at the maximum position and there are no holes any further (the leather isn't long enough). Do you have any ideas?

I've written about other topics as well This document on range is helpful by Mr.Geoffrey Crabb, English_Ranges.doc

Hi, As I understand it, Soprano = Treble. This document on range is helpful by Mr.Geoffrey Crabb, English_Ranges.doc This document on key-layout is helpful by Mr.Geoffrey Crabb, English Explanations.doc

I wrote blog about "Bastari/German" type concertina action. https://concertina.pinefield.asia/concertina-structure-beginners-and-self-taught/ I have the inside photo of Bastari Heyden duet, those action is "Double Decker" style. But it's not permission to upload.

Stagi ; Bastari I made a video showing how to put the buttons on Please show the English subtitle

It can also be effective to light the action board from below. Hold a BBQ skewer in your dominant hand and fit the action board in as far as it will go. When you find a button that doesn't fit into a hole, insert the skewer into it and poke it gently to fit it into the hole. Rather than fitting them horizontally, it's better to fit each row diagonally starting from the back row. When you finish fitting each row, the tops of the buttons will be a little stuck in, like the first problem. This is because if you fit too many buttons in, it will be difficult to fit the next row of buttons in. Stagi/Bastari improvement https://concertina.pinefield.asia/improvement-concertina-beginners-and-self-taught/

Hi, We met in WCCP Quantock Lodge event in 2019. I took your photo and gave it to Mr. @Takayuki YAGI to All We need "I'm planning to go to Japan" as a forum topic.

Hi It will be There should be some similar items in stock. Musik- und Wintersportmuseum Klingenthal https://www.klingenthal.de/DE/Musikstadt/Museum/Musik-_und_Wintersportmuseum_Klingenthal.html or Harmonikamuseum Zwota https://harmonikamuseum-zwota.de/

Hi I use clear PVA glue like the kind used for stationery.(BASTARI/STAGI) That will be less damage, easy to peal.