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Ha! I figured out how to attach a sound file! So here's a tune. s Duke.mp3

The reeds look like this. Happy to send you something by whatsap if I have a phone number. That's the extent of my sending-video-knowledge! stefan

Hi, I listed a Kookaburra (Richard Evans) here a week or so ago. If you want the bright & edge-y (piquant?) sound that is currently popular in Irish Trad, I highly recommend the new, Czech-reeded instruments like ICC & 7mounts--they're doing nice wood and mechanical work! Now, if it happens you DON'T want as bright a sound, but still good response, may I offer you a Kookaburra? stefan

Also...If anyone had a 1950's Wheatstone Aeola (as made for the South African market) like the one pictured below, I'd be interested in talking about possible trade terms. thanks for all the input and sorry for my impatience at the start of this thread...I have no experience with this way of communicating (also, no patience)! stefan

I think it's a very nice player, quick & responsive. It's just that I'm about cutting through and it's about blending in! I should have used this picture first--it shows why I jumped in the first place: Kookaburras riveted to the ends!! By the way, the case in the pictures is borrowed. The case that goes with the Kookaburra is a black Pelican storm case. stefan

Good point! I did forget to mention that it's a g/c, didn't I?!

Not at all meant in a negative or disparaging way, I'm very curious to know what it is about this concertina (or my listing?) that elicits such a wave of disinterest in this forum. I'm not super knowledgeable about the different modern makers, but I have a fair understanding of concertinas construction and limitations, based on vintage instruments. This seems to be a well-made instrument, by a maker who (I've read) had the reputation of "the best maker in Australia." I find the tone to be less strident than typical, making it much more an ensemble than solo voice, but I'm surprised and somewhat concerned that there is NO interest in information about it! Have I made a horrible mistake in getting at all involved with it?? curious, stefan

Richard Evans Kookaburra #23, 30 button Wheatstone layout with new pads and bellows. $3,000 with hard case. This is a soft & sweet sounding instrument--a lovely tone, but I find myself working it (and me) hard to get the dance tunes I like out of it. Maybe it's a singer's instrument? I would be the last to ask about that. I am in western Washington State. If you're not nearby, shipping is not a problem, but we'll have to negotiate cost. I'll try to get some more pictures up, if there's interest. Thanks, stefan