[New learning aid]

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. 

[Crook Concertinas]

Amazing

 

[Advice for second concertina]

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

 

[Dating A Lachenal From The Serial Number]

And another please, 48 key Tutor S/no 20594

Thanks

Chris

[Dating A Lachenal From The Serial Number]

Hi Wes,

Could I have a date please

Lachenal 32 key (2 bird calls) anglo, rosewood fine fret S/no 111199

Thanks

Chris

[Caitlin Irish Concertina Lessons or OAIM?]

I find Caitlin's site excellent.

[Advice Would Be Helpful]

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  !

[The learning curve]

7 hours ago, Chris Ghent said:

Best advice, get yourself a teacher.  If there are none near you try Caitlin Nic Gabhann online lessons.  This will save you years and many bad habits.  

Totally agree !

 

[Deepen hole for thumbscrews?]

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

[White Aeola BT Concertina]

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.

[Aeola 81 key Duet]

Yes

[Aeola 81 key Duet]

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

[A DEUT FOR ONE?]

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

[ONE I FOUND]

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

[Need some help comparing hybrid concertinas]

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

[Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne Anglo Tutor]

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

[[COMPLETE] Wanted: 57 Key Maccann Duet Concertina]

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.

[Edgley Professional, C/G]

Good choice, I love my Edgley Professional !

[[Wanted] Crane duet transport overseas]

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

[Richard Evans RIP]

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.

[Anglo Concertina in the Harmonic Style - updated]

Thanks Gary

[Astleys]

Hello Barbara

I have sent you a Private Message

[Compressed or 'relaxed' ?]

webbing strap with Velcro

[Lachenal 20 key date please]

Hi,

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

Thanks

[Quality of 20 button Anglos]

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 !