earl
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This odd item just came up on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/old-skinners-english-c...1QQcmdZViewItem
Can anyone explain the "portholes" around the sides? Obviously not an English concertina, but an Anglo-German, probably sold (and maybe made) in England.
I have a similar concertina, found in Thailand of all places. Same holes in the sides. I thougt the holes might be for volume. Reminds me of a Czech button accordion with the little brass trumpet bells on the bass side.
Earl
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cision machine operations that take awhile to understand and devise. For a good exposition on some of the factors involved in reeds try this link to a recent discussion
Thanks Chris, That thread was very helpful.
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How do I know if I have poor quality metal reeds?
What kind of metal makes a good reed?
How much space between the reed and the reed frame is too much? .001" .002"?
Has anyone here made new reeds for their concertina?
Am I asking too many questions?
Earl
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I have a lachenal bone button metal end concertina.
The reeds, most all of them, sound..... "flabby". They start slow, sound airy and are not loud.
I thought traditional reeds were supposed to sound good. I have some other concertinas that are bright, fast and loud.
What is the difference in the reeds?
Earl
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Hey Folks,
This may be a stupid question, but why are all the mid-range instruments made with accordian reeds? Is it just that there aren't many good concertina reed manufacturers out there or are they just much more expensive? It seems that the workmanship on mid range instruments is quite often as good as top line ones. Is it the reeds that make the top line ones so expensive and not just the time it takes to manufacture them?
I understand there are NO concertina reed manufacturers. All the builders have to make their own reeds and reed holders. I read it takes as much time to make the reeds as the rest of the concertina.
There is more to a concertina than the reeds, I'll tell you that. I have an accordion reeded concertina and it plays MUCH better than my Lachenal.
Earl
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Thanks for the helpful comments everyone.
A particular big thanks to Bob Tedrow who patiently spent some time with me on the telephone and answered several questions.
Earl
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1. My reed(s) are a bit sharp in the concertina, when I have the concertina reed pan out for tuning, the reeds are in tune.
2. I built a knee operated bellows to test the reeds in the reed pan (but the reedpan out of the concertina)
still a difference in the pitch compared to the bellows in the reed pan.
Just why is this happening and how do I compensate for the difference in pitch when the reedpan is out of the concertina?
If I measure the #cents off pitch with the reeds installed, can I use that figure to alter the pitch when the concertina reedpan is out of the instrument?
Am I making sense? This has be seriously bugged and I would very much appreciate a little help on this subject.
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Hello,
I know that Bob Tedrow makes a variety of sizes. He made a concertina for me earlier this year.
Earl Rogers.
Greetings to all here, and please forgive me if you are already tired or this question:I've decided to take the plunge. I play quite a few instruments and have some music degrees. I've been an Irish fiddler for many years. I'd like to play some sessions with the Anglo concertina. Problem: I have very big hands, long and wide but not thick. Over the years I have held a few anglos that were comfortable and some that were just too cramped to play. I recall that some very inexpensive 20 button models in Clare were very roomy.
Are there any brands that would be easier for me to play on? Price is not going to stop me (this time).
Any other advice for a pre-beginner is welcomed!
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Hello,
I know that Bob Tedrow makes a variety of sizes. He made a concertina for me earlier this year.
Earl Rogers.
Greetings to all here, and please forgive me if you are already tired or this question:I've decided to take the plunge. I play quite a few instruments and have some music degrees. I've been an Irish fiddler for many years. I'd like to play some sessions with the Anglo concertina. Problem: I have very big hands, long and wide but not thick. Over the years I have held a few anglos that were comfortable and some that were just too cramped to play. I recall that some very inexpensive 20 button models in Clare were very roomy.
Are there any brands that would be easier for me to play on? Price is not going to stop me (this time).
Any other advice for a pre-beginner is welcomed!
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Can you give us a picture of the reeds?
Earl
My dire financial conditions have forced me to this...needs a REALLY good home...
I have a Geuns-Wakker 30-button C/G anglo concertina. This one has amboyna veneer and an extra fold (seven) in the bellows.
The accidental row has the Wheatstone layout, but I also have an extra C# reed which could be swapped with the D# reed on the pull on the right hand.
In perfect condition, hard case. Email me with any questions. Asking $3000 US. Can ship ASAP.
davidandkora@msn.com
Nautical Concertina - With Portholes!
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I really don't think it makes any difference at all. The "trumpet" concertina I have has a miserable sound. I just own it as a novelty. I have a Tedrow for actual music playing.
Earl