Seth
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I have Lamb and Goatskin. I used calf leather on my first set but think I’m going with goat on this one.
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Starting with the bellows. I’m not sure if I’m going to cut cards or fold them from one piece. The original looked like separate cards until I got it apart and it’s scored and folded from one piece, not individual cards.
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On 5/10/2019 at 6:16 PM, Takayuki YAGI said:
In my case, it was a C row with C# and F# accidental. But if it was in G and 3 buttons top and 2 or 3 buttons below, I think Dipper layout in fig.9 (of PICA vol.9) makes sense.
Great suggestion, I think the Dipper layout would be perfect for me and my hand issue with exception of the air button location. The air button would need to be relocated to the thumb area like on a standard setup.
Seth
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I’m actually considering several variations. I play a lot of Scandinavian music so may try my own custom setup. I’m a bagpipe maker by trade so this is just a hobby. I don’t intend to make these for sale for others.
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4 hours ago, Takayuki YAGI said:
I do not have an action photo, but here is a reedpan photo of Norman 13 button miniature (accordion reeded, treble side).
Thats great, the reed layout helps to give and idea of the possible layout of the action board. I’m going to finish the 30 button first but really like the idea of the mini’s. I have nerve issues in my right hand pinkie so I may setup the buttons like the one in the article that has 3 buttons on top and 2 below. That is unless I decide to go with more than 5 buttons per side.
If you were to have the 5 main G row buttons which extra buttons would you want for accidentals if only 2-3.
seth
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9 hours ago, Takayuki YAGI said:
In the PICA vol.9 http://www.concertina.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/PICA09-2012.pdf , fig A1.3 shows reedpans and an action board of a Jones miniature.
Thank you very much, I appreciate it.
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Does anyone have pictures of a mini concertina taken apart? I’ve seen several mini sets in photos but none showing the reed layout or action board.
Seth
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Thank you. I just got the eBay set in today and was surprised that each reed played although a few were weak and need some adjustment. Several of the reeds have surface rust but it comes right off with a fiberglass pencil. The bellows are relatively airtight, no cracks or broken parts anywhere. There is a couple safety pin spring replacements which is an easy fix. It was well worth the gamble, just glad the reeds were in the set.
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I pulled another 20 button Anglo I have out of the closet and it’s # 129,126
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16 minutes ago, Dowright said:
There sems to have been several Rileys from Birmingham, probably from more then one generation, involved in some aspect of the nusical instrument trade. I have seen Lachenal concertinass labeled "W C Riley" and "W S Riley & Son". Then there are also Post Office Directory listings for "Joseph Ripley" and "John Ripley & Sons". What strikes me as unusual is the exterior stampings of "79001" and the "J Ripley".
Dating of 1868 is way off the mark. The 79000 range came long after the "Louis Lachenal" era (up to 1873), well into the "Lachenal & Co" era thereafter. My best estimaate for the year of manufacture is circa 1884.
Thank you for that, I appreciate it. I’ll take it apart and double check the number inside when I get it hand. I have another Lachenal too. I’ll check and see what the number is on that one.
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55 minutes ago, Frank Nocera said:
Congratulations on getting the Lachenal. In the end I decided not to bid on it, as I really want a 30 button Anglo and believe I will be better off to find one that has already been restored by a well-known restorer.
A few people bid at the last minute as it went up a little. I’m building a 30 button right now, my first attempt, but a Hybrid. Just finished he bellows yesterday.
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I ended up getting this concertina knowing it was a Lachenal but not sure of the date. I bought it as another project as I’m learning to build concertinas and am in the process of making my first set now. I’m wondering about the estimated age myself. 1868? That’s interesting.
Cheers, Seth
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Pretty sure that starts with a 7, an odd shaped seven. Serial # 79001
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On 11/20/2017 at 7:43 AM, Dowright said:
I have a receipt for No 48850, dated 5 Feb 1913, but am sure the it is for a second-hand Lachenal English. So the closest receipt that I have is 11 April 1904 for No 42146. Therefore, I date your No 47706 at circa 1908.
I have 79001, so I’m guessing it’s quite a bit later than most listed here. The 20 Anglo buttons are bone and the wood seems to be mahogany. It also has a stamp on the side of the frame that’s stamped J. Riley Birne which appears to be an owner’s name.
Cheers, Seth
Lachenal 79001 Restoration
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