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what about fingering, the fours fingers just move in any position to reach the notes on all rows of buttons? or the four fingers remain or top row of buttons for that key?? thanks

just a little advice would help, doestnt have to be too detailed thanks

Basic question, but i cant find the proper information. How do you hold a concertina properly, and how do you place position your fingers for playing the keys? where does the thumb go? I have a 20 key anglo. Thanks so much. Then i ll be set to play!!

i was thinking along the lines of contact mic's or ones that can be installed

do these exist?????? acoustic pick ups for concertinas???? recommend any or anything or any way to amplifiy properly??

do these exist?????? acoustic pick ups for concertinas???? recommend any or anything or any way to amplifiy properly??

Another last question, this all being said. There is the hohner concertina D40, which looks nice and works out to be the same price. What does everyone think about that model, compared to my brunner model??? much difference??? I was told the hohner is harder to repair, made differently. Should i just rely on something new like this one and not repairing the other. I cant tell what is worth it.......dilema.

Okay, thanks everyone for responding, this is all great help, i will just clarify things here so i can get the best advice. The bottom line is that i really want to start ASAP learning how to play, and basically cant afford a "good vintage concertia or any high end concertina" right now, from the looks of it they are really expensive, i just cant afford it. Also i would just need a beginner one from the looks also. I have attained this one from ebay for about $100US, it is totally NOT functional, but i will get money back because the seller totally lied to me, etc...Anyways, about the majority of notes are buzzing like crazy. And the buttons are unplayably loose. This accordian guy up here has figured out a way to reinforce the keys with a little rubber like tubing, he showed me with one and the button is totally stable again. His work estimate says. Reed blocks require all new reed leathers and rewaxing. And the two keyboards need replacing of button stabilizers and overall readjustment. parts 25.00, and labour 200.00 CDN. This is FRM enertprises (Frank Romano), maybe some of you heard of him. So, what are my options?? I have a concertina on my hands, should i bother looking for another cheap one. Im not going to use ebay again thats for sure. So, with the money i get back for the fraudulent like purchase, i will end up spending about 250.00. The cost of a new one like this right?? I assuming it will be fine to play for quite a while after repair, and i assume this one will suit my needs and sound fine. It does look like a brunner - stagi one If anyone can respond back or personally email me. I am interested in looking at others as well. And if anyone is willing to look at this one for repair, and give some professional repair advice etc, i would greatly appreciate that. I will be in Toronto in a couple of weeks. I will call read' reeds also. Please leave email. Thanks again, this is great help. mark mark301078@hotmail.com

hey im located in montreal, but i come to ontario often..i will be in toronot and brampton in a couple of weeks. How could you help?? this instrument, needs new leather reeds straps, waxing and the buttons beed to be reinforced. an accordian reapir guy hear in montreal named frank romano says he could do it, seems credible and legitimat. would cost 250.. Is it worth it you think. I would be interested in another opinion. There is no-one in montreal who knows about concertinas much. What can you offer?? what is the reapir person in toronto contact info??????? your info????? thanks!!!!!!

hi wonder if anyone can help, i just bought a concertina at an auction. how can i find out how old it is and how much it is worth???????? All it says on it is made in Italy. thanks

theo please read my reply on the my post on the general discussion. thanks!!!

Theo, if you are reading, thanks for responding. This doesnt seem to me to be that cheap of an instrument, it seems to be well crafted. I would hope. This is what the accordian repair technician told me, he says it is weel made and would be worth fixing up, that it would sound way better than a $150 hohner. This one does not have metal read system like the hohner, and he said therefore would sound better, last longer and easier to repair. The bellows are strong and airtight. The buttons need to be re-enforced and the reeds need to be replaced. a $250 CND repair job. Tp me it seems worth it, compared to buying a $250 hohner that is made in china mass produced. This one seems to have alot of character, and maybe it is well-crafted. It seems worth restoring. There is no company name on it, just says made in italy, who knows by who??? But i really cant say with no experience. What advice can you guys give. much appreciated.

sorry your right here is a pic hope this can help. thanks .......

hi, ive just taking in my concertina to a accordian repair guy who has needed worked on cerncertina before. The read blocks basically needs new read lethers and rewaxing to make the sound better. The buttons need yo be reset and overhauled. cost of repair he says will be around 250.00 CDN, does this sound right. worth fixing??? thanks

hi wonder if anyone can help, i just bought a concertina at an auction. how can i find out how old it is and how much it is worth???????? All it says on it is made in Italy. it is 20 key i believe. thanks