chris rowe

Yesterday I stumbled across a new web based learning aid, www.soundslice.com , a lucky find that I will be using, it is well worth a look.

Amazing

There is a g/d Edgley that is in your price range listed in the buy and sell, these are excellent instruments.

And another please, 48 key Tutor S/no 20594 Thanks Chris

Hi Wes, Could I have a date please Lachenal 32 key (2 bird calls) anglo, rosewood fine fret S/no 111199 Thanks Chris

I find Caitlin's site excellent.

I thoroughly recommend Caitlin's course, it's very well structured increasing complexity a small amount every lesson. In my opinion it is a little money well spent !

Totally agree !

Simple solution, remove the screws, drill a couple of undersized holes in the lining padding and screw them into that.

Wheatstone did indeed make white concertinas, we have two that are finished in Erinoid (an early plastic), they were specially made for the Astleys, I have posted photos.

Yes

Here is a rare one that has just come in, Aeola Duet 81 key, S/No. 30398, made 1924. The instrument was at some time worked on by Dipper, stamp on the inside; apart from some wear evident on the plating it is in very good condition, 7 fold bellows are airtight. A$4,600 ..... on todays rates US$3060.00, GB Pound 2,411.00, (I can't find the pound symbol !). Mention C.NET so a donation can be made. https:concertinashop.com.au

Running out of notes ?? See Buy and Sell, we have an 81 key Aeola for sale

Cosgrove Hall production, released in 1983, happily on Youtube https://youtu.be/YXGfCKNa_9E

I totally agree with eskin ....... I love my Edgley

A ten minute visit to a local print shop and $12 charged for spiral binding two books, now they are perfect, when open, sit on the music stand or lay flat on a table

Have a look https://concertinashop.com.au we have a 48 and 55 key McCann, with the current exchange rate the price for US customers is very attractive.

Good choice, I love my Edgley Professional !

Have a look at https://www.concertinashop.com.au , 55 key Lachenal in your price range.

Very sad news, and a great loss to the concertina world. Over the last few years we at Concertinashop.com.au have been in regular contact with Richard, his encyclopaedic knowledge and freely given advice will be missed; besides that, he was a really good bloke.

Thanks Gary

Hello Barbara I have sent you a Private Message

webbing strap with Velcro

Hi, I've been asked to date a Lachenal & Co, 20 key S/No 74307, Rosewood ends, bone keys, my guess is 1870s ?????? Thanks

There are heaps of good 20b out there but the cost of repair is often more than their market value, if you are fairly handy a cheap 20b can be a bargain. Last year I purchased a fine fretted rosewood Louis Lachenal 20 b on ebay (posted on Oct 28 last year "Lachenal or Jones"), I intended on repairing it for resale. After giving it a good clean and some substantial bellows repairs I found it to be an absolute delight to play, great tone, and very responsive, I'm keeping it ! This instrument was obviously loved and played, see photo of the wear on the buttons, how many millions of tunes to wear down like that, if only it could talk !