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In my 2 1/2 years of playing I have owned 5. 1st: Stagi 48 English 2nd: CC Elise 3rd: Stagi Duet 4th: CC Rochelle Current: CC Troubadour I have had only two at the same time; the Elise and the Stagi Duet. I was trying to find what instrument caters to my music playing interests. The Troubadour has fit nicely to my love for chord playing hymns, blues, and folk.

I second the opinion on the troubadour. I just received mine about over a month ago and upgraded from the Elise and the action and volume control is significantly better. You do have to get over the hurdle of the button range which isn't a problem for me for my interest of playing hymns and simple renditions. Remember that you don't have the high A on the left hand. I purchased mine with the works so I don't have experience with the original bellows but I've heard good things about them. And just in case you're planning on doing a button upgrade, the one thing that I would change if I went back to order it again would be to get the flat caps as opposed to the round caps. For me the size is fantastic and it's nice and light. If you get to play one you'll notice that the button action is far more agile. Now it feels like I tap my buttons rather than push my buttons.

I grew up playing bass guitar through my teens. I had a very good teacher that taught me jazz and a strong understanding of musical theory. In my 20's I toyed around with a cross harp and a lap steel as I was growing an interest in Blues. I was hoping to work my way to a lovely brass body, biscuit cone, square neck resonator. I always had trouble spending the money on a quality guitar though cause I just couldn't convince myself that I was committed. Then a couple of years ago, after a dry season of serious music playing and really only playing around on a kalimba for relaxation, some how or another I came across the concertina. I have always loved the sound of free reed instruments and the small form factor. To me the best instruments are the ones you can take most anywhere. I have always loved music and wanted to be able to play it, but the concertina was the first instrument that I enjoyed to play for the instrument's sake. I wanted to play the concertina because I enjoy the concertina. So now I mainly only play my concertina and a ocarina I purchased last year to play at work when I have down time.

Selling my Elise Hayden Duet Concertina. I got it just over a year ago new from Liberty Bellows. I have been unable to locate the tutor with that originally came with it. It is a good condition and all the buttons work and reeds sound good. I am asking for $300 plus shipping. https://freeimage.host/i/JnFUpYF https://freeimage.host/i/JnFUm21 https://freeimage.host/i/JnFUDrP

Sorry, I ended selling it already.

Bump I am reducing the price to $800 + Shipping. Sorry I don't know why the pictures are not working but I can link them to people if they want to see it.

I guess that means no one is getting a response yet.

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I'm currently looking to let go of my Stagi Hayden Duet concertina. I got it back in December new from Red Cow Music. I thought I would play it more often than I do but I hardly ever pick it up I prefer playing on my Elise due to the button layout and weight. I'd like to pass it on to someone else who would get better use out of it. I have a hard case that will come with it as well. I am located in Southern California. I am asking for $1000 + shipping or best offer.

That is exciting to read. Thank you for sharing.

How is that prototype working out? Any updates ?

So I was looking at Jay's concertina's and I took a moment to really look at the tritone fingering setup. It looks really intuitive. I'm curious if anyone has ever tried it yet? I originally came from but the note locations would constantly confuse me. This looks like with the way my mind works I would be able to really grasp onto the system.

You seem like the guy to talk to then on the matter of the Troubadour. Did you notice any difference in the action or the quality when comparing it to playing an Elise? Did you go for the standard bellows or the upgrade?

This is the main factor for me as well that drew me to the instrument. I would like something I can play in between customer calls on the road with me and when I am hiking/camping. Since I solely play by myself it hasn't been too much of an issue since I transposed most of songs I play into a key that the Elise can handle. I have wondered about trying other systems and was even curious if I can get the results I'm looking for out of an anglo, but I do feel very limiting compared to a duet. Cranes are an interesting alternative. Do they sit around the 6 1/4 flat to flat range?

This is really exciting to read. I love the idea of a 3D printed instrument just for more available production sake and durability. I will be looking forward to seeing what you produce!