[R.Evans Kookaburra anglo for sale]

Thanks for the added photos and sound file. The sound feels to me comparable to my current concertina, so I’m unlikely to leap at your instrument as someone else might. I was interested to learn more about the late Richard Evans and found this on YouTube. He seems to have been a fine man:

 

 

 

[Morse C/G Ceili]

Hello! Would be very interested to hear/see a video, if possible. Thanks kindly…

[R.Evans Kookaburra anglo for sale]

Hello! Interested to learn more about the instrument. Could I prevail upon you to post a video and/or audio sample, to appreciate the reeds and overall condition? Thanks in advance…

[A C Norman 32 Button C/G Wheatstone Layout]

Hello from overseas - have you a video of the concertina being played? Would love to hear its sound. Thanks kindly..

[McNeela Swan Anglo C/G]

I had the Swan for about 9 months before selling it on this forum. I then bought a Lachenal (c. 1917). 
 

It definitely got me going on concertina, coming from both piano accordion and box (C#/D) but started to fade in appeal after several months. I became aware of the compromises that McNeela has to make in order to create the instrument at a lower price. I’m not faulting him at all. But there’s a lack of soul and responsiveness that I became aware of, and I wanted something warmer, more personal, with more character.
 

You could totally get it and be happy with it, and/or be ready to part with it after a year or so. It’s fine as a transitional instrument and maybe for some folks it’s all they want in a concertina. 
 

If you’re a beginner to concertina, it’s definitely going to be a stronger choice than the Wren, but you might consider looking for a Phoenix (used or new) as that could give you more room to grow on the instrument. 

[Any New Swan concertina owner ?]

I have enjoyed having a Swan concertina for the past year.  It was and is a great instrument to learn and develop on.  I would recommend it.  I'm sure the more skilled one is, the more control one would have in producing good tone, ornaments, etc.  But a more skilled player is more likely to own a more complex instrument.  So, for beginners or intermediate/occasional players, it provides a lot of capacity for growth.  It won't stop you from learning tunes or developing your style.  

[Swan Concertina - Like New, for Sale]

Hi everyone, 

I have a very nice, like new Swan Concertina that I am willing to part with now that I've entered my second year of concertina playing and have acquired an instrument a few levels higher.

 

The Swan needs no selling from me - it's a great "advanced learner's" instrument that looks, sounds, and feels really good.  I'd say it even smells good - the leather bellows are very nice. 

 

Currently selling for 1100 new, from Ireland.  I have had it for just about one year, during the pandemic, and never took it out of the house.  It has always been kept in its case when not played.  We are a smoke-free home, and our one cat is not allowed into my music room where I practice and keep the instrument.  I would be happy with 800 for it, and I would include shipping and insurance for the US.  If going overseas, we could discuss how much that might be.  

 

 

[Looking for a Wren]

On 8/3/2021 at 6:57 AM, Thresher-shark said:

Hi Spencer! I’m not sure if a Swan is within my budget. How much are you asking for it?

hi hi hi! 

 

I wrote you a DM!

 

 

[Looking for a Wren]

Hi - I have a lovely Swan from McNeela that I would be willing to let go of - I've only had it since the beginning of the year and never took it out anywhere, so I'd say it's like new!