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    hang nail

    in Ergonomics

    Posted · Edited by richard

    Hello

     

    Something I have wanted to say before to some postings, I think I can say it in this situation.

     

    T.M.I.

     

    Which means "I am getting (Too Much Information) thank you."

     

    Richard

    lachenal 26keys fs

    in Buy & Sell

    Posted

    Hello

     

    I am not an expert so take this with a grain of salt.

     

    If I saw an instrument like yours and it was in reasonably good shape, sounded well and played well I wouldn't be shocked if the seller was asking between 1800.00 and 2200.00 US.

     

    I think 900 euros would a fabulous deal for the buyer.

     

    Richard

    My Dipper will arrive in just 4 months!

    in Instrument Construction & Repair

    Posted

    Hello Dario

     

    I don't think it is a bother to Mr. Dipper to ask for specific preferences on your custom made concertina. That is what he does.

     

    Considering wooden or metal ends, that will make a big difference in how the instrument will sound. How the instrument turns out doesn't need to be left to chance while you have an opportunity to express all your preferences before the instrument is made.

     

    Richard

    Noel Hill Concertina Week in Oregon

    in Teaching and Learning

    Posted

    Hi

     

    I am going there and have been there before. It is a wonderful event. The Tilikum retreat center is an old farm with a small lake and woods. There are coyotes singing at night. It is really a great place to just focus on the classes and tunes we are given to learn. The folks are wonderful, many come back year after year and there are new people too. It is concertina heaven.

     

    Richard

    An Oddball Case

    in General Concertina Discussion

    Posted

    Hello

     

    In my obsessional quest to have a case for my "smaller" (5.25 " across the flats)Lachenal 26 button C/G Anglo I have arrived at 3 alternatives so far. My intention is to bring this concertina along on far off travels (and anywhere) and have a case that:

     

    1. only as big as it needs to be

     

    3. is lightweight

     

    3. is strong enough to protect the instrument

     

    4. doesn't look like it might contain an object of value.

     

    So far neither of the 3 versions is completely satisfying the requirements.

     

    The plywood version was made by a friend. I gave him bad measurements and the case is much bigger than it needs to be. I wanted thinner wood also. It is lined with shag carpet and some Office Depot mouse pad as well. I painted it myself and then varnished it. I like the look.

     

    The Lunch bag case is almost small enough but not quite enough trauma protection for me. It employs lovely shag carpet and fluffy bathroom rug. It is very light though, and looks like lunch.

     

    The blue plastic model is the right size and very light but not strong enough for me. It has a plastic hing on the back. I hold it closed with a velcroed strap. Inside is a minimum of padding using adhesive backed felt, thick and thin. It is a bit wobbly but works.

     

    I think they are kind of funny. If anyone has suggestions please feel free.

     

    Richard

    Identifying a rare anglo 20b in Spain

    in Concertina History

    Posted · Edited by richard

    Hi

     

    I would bet that concertina is a German made 20 button with accordion reeds. It has nicer ends than most of that type. Where the buttons are missing you can see the wooden arms that have the pads glued to their other ends. So one can assume this instrument would not be "top notch" and not much better than your Hohner. But you can give it a try and see if you like it.

     

    That is my guess.

     

    Richard

    Anglo prices

    in General Concertina Discussion

    Posted

    Hello

     

    I think there are a lot more people wanting a concertina at present than there was 10 years ago, for example. Haven't there been legions of them learning from a young age taught by Noel Hill and many other teachers for the last 20 years at least? How many sign up for concertina at Willy week?

     

    I think the conspiracy theory that there are so many despicable collectors hoarding concertinas out there is silly.

     

    R

    Larry Kinsella Cd

    in General Concertina Discussion

    Posted

    Hello folks

     

    I want to highly recommend this Cd “The Barley Grain” by Larry Kinsella.

     

    The playing of Larry Kinsella is wonderfully soulful and rich. His playing has a wonderful pulse and moves along at a thoughtful and deliberate tempo. I have been trying to listen closely and I am impressed how Mr. Kinsella makes each note count.

     

    What I enjoy especially is the quality of the recording. This Cd wonderfully captures the sweet rich tone of the traditional concertina. He plays a Wheatstone C/G, and Ab/Eb, and a Jeffries Bb/F, on the various tracks. The sound of the concertina on this recording is really delectable. I would use this Cd as an aural example in one of those ongoing debate/discussions on the sound of concertina reeds and accordion reeds.

     

    Thanks,

     

    Richard

    Minimal case for tiny tina

    in General Concertina Discussion

    Posted · Edited by richard

    Hello

     

    I have had an obsession to create the smallest case possible to hold my small size Lachenal 26 button Anglo(5 1/4" flat to flat). I thought I would use this instrument to take on trips when size and weight should be at a minimum. I had wanted a concertina that wouldn't be as precious and irreplaceable as my other instruments. (well......it turns out that this wee concertina is a great little instrument and is irreplaceable and precious to me.)

     

     

    I have a sturdier case that I can use, but I just finished my tiny case which I could use for traveling. It won't protect the concertina from dropping a great distance or if it is sat upon but it is relatively sturdy and very light. I tried to have it made just big enough to hold the instrument with a few bits of felt to cushion and protect the wood. The leather of the handles cushions the end sides of the concertina. It is made from 1/8 inch plastic (foam pvc) with a plastic hinge. I have put off using metal hardware for the closing clasp, and have made a velcroed strap that does the job. Here are some photos:

    Bruce Sherman, the concertina player

    in General Concertina Discussion

    Posted

    Hello Folks

     

    Here is a link to a very nice piece on Bruce Sherman.

     

    http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?.../MN7B19I8C5.DTL

     

    I met him once. He played concertina at my friends' wedding in the Berkeley Hills. My friends were very active in the sea shanty scene connected to the ship Balclutha in San Francisco. I was really fascinated by his concertina and his music, it was enchanting. It was the first time I had ever seen one played! I remember I was silly enough to ask if it was easy to play.

     

    R

    FS: Sony PCM-D50 recorder

    in Buy & Sell

    Posted

    Hello

     

    Does this recorder have the ability to make track marks....while you are recording, and/or ....after recording, before the files are uploaded into a computer? That is what I can do with my mindisc and I am searching for a digital recorder that can do that as well.

     

    Thanks,

     

    Richard

    Noel Hill classes: beginners tunes

    in Teaching and Learning

    Posted

    Hi Dirk

     

    I think you are asking what tunes will Noel teach.

     

    If that is your question I would say that only Noel could tell you what tunes he will teach. He may not even know that until he is in the classroom. I attend Noel's classes and I would like to know which tunes we will be working on too. It seems it would be good to have a head start on the tunes taught in any class but often I don't know them at all. I do enjoy the process of hearing a tune for the first time, not knowing where the melody will be going, and gradually having the tune become familiar and internalized. Maybe that is a benefit of not knowing the tunes you are about to be taught.

     

    Richard

    30 Button C/g Wheatstone Linota

    in Buy & Sell

    Posted

    Hello

     

    I imagine the 8 fold bellows might not be some folks first choice, I would be hesitant if I was looking. But for what it is worth from my point of view I don't feel the extra one or two folds get in the way, and they do offer that extra air for someone looking for that.

     

    I wouldn't say a new concertina should be compared to a nice older instrument as far as the price. I think it really is about the playing and the sound. I think there is something to be said for reeds which are played in, and an instrument that has lived a lifetime or so already! I think that has value.

     

    I am letting the Linota go because my C/G Dipper Clare arrived just over a year ago. It wasn't an obvious, easy decision to let the Linota go. It took time to be able to let the Wheatstone go. I have decided to commit to my Dipper.

     

    I have really enjoyed the Linota and learned a lot from playing it. I love the sound and how it plays. I think the Linota will do the same for someone else.

     

     

     

    I am patient.

     

    Richard

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