Certainly.
I acquired this new model directly from the manufacturer around January '23, and it arrived in approximately two and a half months. As it was my inaugural experience with a concertina, I opted for a model with a broader range and what I perceived at the time to be superior aesthetics. Here are some notable observations:
The build quality is average. The air button was installed at an angle, causing it to rub against the edge of its hole. Fortunately, I was able to rectify this issue on my own.
The overall design gives off a somewhat plasticky impression. The outer pattern, reminiscent of wood, is purely decorative, and the metallic mesh on the sides is, in fact, plastic.
I find the buttons somewhat disconcerting; in my opinion, they are larger than they ought to be. The action is also notably slow.
The wrist straps never felt right to me. I believe this discomfort arises from the larger buttons, necessitating a broader left-to-right range and hence more extensive palm movements during play. Additionally, the force required to push/pull is significantly more than that of an Anglo concertina I once played. I've since opted to use custom-made thumb straps, which afford my palms more mobility. However, I'm still on the quest for a more natural feel and am exploring alternative solutions.
I had to dismantle the instrument multiple times due to certain voices getting stuck. Upon inspection, I found accordion reeds housed in typical accordion reed boxes, contributing to the Stagi's bulkier ends and augmented weight.
In juxtaposition with other instruments I've played (excluding concertinas), this particular model strikes me as emblematic of basic, mass-produced craftsmanship. In hindsight, I'd undoubtedly have saved up for a Wakker instead.
Warm regards, Albus
P.S. Before settling on Stagi, I came across the notion that newer Stagi models were of a significantly different quality compared to the older ones. However, this seems implausible; if the quality disparity were that vast, it would imply that the older Stagi models were virtually unplayable.