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    C/G Edgley Professional For Sale

    in Buy & Sell

    Posted

    Hello all,

    I went to the dark side and bought a button accordion. But before I get excommunicated from the group, I'd like to offer my 30 button hybrid Edgley Anglo concertina up for sale here before posting it on eBay.

    Hand made by Frank Edgley, I took delivery of #502 in April 2014 for over $2,600 U.S., including case.

    It's his Professional model with angled reed pans, 7 bellows, Indian Rosewood with metal ends. Plays fast and sounds great.

    It's been well kept in a sealed Pelican "Storm Case" (included) and has no leaks or signs of wear except for the paint is somewhat worn off of the hand rests.

    Asking $2,000 U.S., shipping to U.S. included. Located in Tom's River, NJ, USA.

    Pics attached, contact me with any questions.

    Thanks,

    Neil Calore

     

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    "tedrow Turboed" C/g Stagi For Sale

    in Buy & Sell

    Posted · Edited by Calurphy

    This is a stock C/G Stagi W-15 LN that was "Turboed" by Bob Tedrow of Homewood Music. He put brass bushings and brass buttons on the stock concertina as the plastic ones were prone to stick. I'm not sure, but I seem to remember reading that he did something to make the action work smoother also. I never played a stock Stagi, so I have nothing to compare it to. I sent it to the Button Box to refurbish the bellows at which time they put leather patches where needed (see pictures and video). Takes 10 full seconds to expand from fully compressed with no buttons pressed.

    The screen between the grill and the reeds on the right hand side is pushed in a little, but does not affect the sound or function of the concertina.

    I've played it for 8 years and have upgraded to an Edgley Professional (love it, by the way!)

    This is a great beginner/intermediate instrument for a good price. New W-15 LN goes for $900 at the Button Box.

    I'm asking $500 or best offer before I put it on eBay.

     

    See pics and YouTube video HERE

    A few tunes HERE

    Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival or NESI?

    in General Concertina Discussion

    Posted

    They appear to be scheduled for the same weekend.

     

    I know they are two different types of events, but think I would enjoy both.

    Both are a long ride from Philadelphia, but last year's NESI was definitely worth it! Several people there (notibly Ken Sweeney) were talking about the Festival ( I think they were a week apart last year).

     

    So, has any body been to the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival?

     

    The Performers section on the website shows a few concertinas.

    Here's the link:

     

    http://www.newenglandfolknetwork.org/pmff/index.html

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    Nesi Almost Here!

    in General Concertina Discussion

    Posted

    Thanx for bringing up the topic, Doug. You were raving about the NESI at a Noel Hill house concert in New Jersey a while ago, but I kept talking myself out of going. Didn't fall for the excuses this year, tho - just booked a campsite.

     

    I'm driving up from Philadelphia Friday morning, if anybody along the way needs a ride (p/u truck; room for 1 +stuff)

     

    Looking forward to meeting everybody, listening & (hopefully) learning something while I'm up there.

     

    Neil Calore

    sailen2@juno.com

    Looking For Info . . .

    in General Concertina Discussion

    Posted

    Hello All,

     

    I'm looking for any information on a concertina that came from Ireland to the U.S. somewhere around the 1920's with my friend's aunt.

    This is what I know:

     

    1. It was made in Germany

    2. It is a 20 button Anglo, but it seems to be double reeded.

    3. A trademark type seal was imprinted in the wooden end. It is very faint, but has a picture of a Swan in the middle of

    a circle with the words "HANGELS (or HANBELS) FABRK MARKE", also within the circle.

     

    Any info would be greatly appreciated!

     

    Thanks,

     

    Neil Calore

    Philadelphia, PA, USA

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    I'm Going To Hell!

    in General Concertina Discussion

    Posted

    HELL just a got a little more crowded. A quick estimate of C-net members is 1400+!

    Now, if you get stuck in the same room with me playing my 'tina, YOU'D BE IN HELL!

     

    Actually, I think hell would be getting stuck in a room with a novice uillean piper for all eternity...

     

    Even as a novice concertinist, I find it very meditative.

    My wife, on the other hand, finds it to be more like Hell! :D

    Anybody Ever Buy From This Guy?

    in Buy & Sell

    Posted

    Thanks Fella's!

     

    I'm going to Ireland next week (for a couple of weeks) & will be looking for a good deal on a concertina. If I can't find one, I'll be ordering from Laab's when I get back; probably the W-15-LN, -MS, or -S.

     

    Fred - I'll shoot you an e-mail when I get back & we'll compare notes (I'm real new at it, too!)

    Anybody Ever Buy From This Guy?

    in Buy & Sell

    Posted

    Hello All,

     

    This is my first post on the forums, but have been lurking amongst you for a couple of months (thank you).

     

    I'm looking for an entry level 30 button anglo. I've been pricing them in the $600-700 range, but came across Jim Laab's Music (Steven's Point, Wisconsin) who offers several Stagi's for under $400.

     

    http://www.jimlaabsmusic.com/scripts/prodL...p?idCategory=43

     

    Any body ever deal with them?

     

    Thanx,

    Neil

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