richard

Hi There Your concertina is a very strongly appreciated type of concertina. The keys it is in and the condition are factors perhaps in what it would be worth to someone leaning in the direction of making an offer to you. You could offer it for sale here on this website or sell it on Ebay. Those venues seem to be where many are sold. I could be wrong but I think it might be worth these days between 4,500. and 5,250. GBP. This is just one guess. Richard

Hi The folks who run Irish Arts Week have a quantifiable standard for each level. You should ask them. I think for advanced it is: to have played 5 years and know 30 tunes. ...But that could be Intermediate. Richard

Hi I am taking the intermediate class in the AM and the advance in the PM because I want to have the opportunity to learn from those players. It is possible I will flounder in the intermediate class and humiliate myself in the advanced class.... That will be OK, I will handle it. But I am eager for useful critical attentions of good players. Richard

Hello Thanks for the helpful information so far. The above helps me know what to expect. I will be taking Edel's intermediate class in the AM, and Tim's advanced in the PM. It will be a bit intensive to do both properly but I want to take advantage of what is offered. I agree with you Alan that, as well, I want to have time and energy to take in all the peripheral events and music. Thanks, Richard

Hello I am excited to be able to take a class with Edel Fox and Tim Collins in July at Irish Arts Week. I am wondering if anyone is familiar with how they run their classes that are continuous over a week. I am familiar with Noel Hill's classes where you get one or more tunes a session and hustle out of there to learn the tune and try to play it for the next meeting....and so on for each class. It is intense and challenging, and for me leaves little time to do other activiities. Do Edel and Tim run their classes that way? What can I expect, and anticipate? Anyone else going to be in those classes in July? Thanks, Richard

Hello How about an on going fund to pay for a rental from the Button Box to send an instrument to someone who has trouble affording a decent instrument. How about for a 6 months window. Folks who wanted to could donate just a few bucks, which would go a long way for a rental. Between the almost 7000 members here it wouldn't take much effort or to collect enough for the rental fees. Perhaps an English and Anglo go out for each 6 month slot. Who would decide who gets it each time? This would be good for the person wanting to experience a good instrument, and take a good "dip" in the water with it, and it would be good for the Button Box, and no one would have to donate so much, or risk a damaged concertina. Richard

Hello If it matters....I didn't raise the question to know why. I want to know what changes could, might or do occur as reeds "Break-in", according to people's experience. What improves? Richard

[ For only $18 plus shipping you can try out one of these melodeons (they even have tremolo tuning). I started out on these "childrens" melodions, and they were a big help. They give you a sense of the push and pull and you can play a tune on them. I reccomend them. Richard

Hello I understand that the sound that comes out of the the instrument depends on how it is played, and that we adjust to how we play overtime. But I understand many people with much experience think there is change to the reeds that go from "virginal" and new, to "broken-in". I have been told that to play reeds too hard during that time will damage them and affect their tone and longevity. This is what I am curious about. Richard

Hello I'm curious what folks who had the experience of being the first owners of an instrument with concertina reeds experienced over time, as the reeds were "broken in", as far as evolution (change) in Tone, response, volume, and any other qualities that were perceived. Can anyone explain the metallurgical events that happen within the reeds as they are affected by their own vibration, or the vibrations of other reeds? If that is really what is happening? Thanks, Richard

I am thinking there is definitely room for a new field of employment. I would call it Editorial Consultant for EBay Scammer/Hooligans. The responsibilities would include editing the text in the e bay ads for: Syntax, Grammar and Stupid.

Hello This Edeophone is still available. Richard

Hello I have an almost new Rochelle for sale. It has a double C# on the first accidental , right side. This is a feature that is great for playing Irish music. It is a great beginner's instrument, in very good condition. It has been played and broken a bit. With good soft case and lesson book. ROCHELLE IS NOW SOLD! $275.00 richardgldbrg@aol.com

Hello If you observe this video of Tim Collins I believe you can see him using some of the "extra" buttons on his Jeffries, and how they fit into and enhance his playing approach. Richard

Hello Please note I changed the asking price to $4,500.00. Anyone is welcome to hear the instrument over the phone, and/or in person. There would be a 7 day trial period when the concertina could be sent back and money refunded. It is located in San Francisco. "I'm sure the responce and action and tuning is beyond expectations, but the tone is important. Some like it honky, some sweet, some bright," Everything has been tuned up by Wim Wakker. To me the tone sounds honky, warm, and sweet. I'll leave it to others to qualify the sound for themselves. I could send an mp3 of me playing the notes. I don't play English so I could't offer up a melody. Richard

Hi Sorry about further confusing the issue, but I asked the seller if it played a different note on the push and pull and this is what he wrote back to me: Hello richard we tried it and as you askes when you push the buttons the sound is different when you open en close the bellows. Have a nice auction, Kunstenkitsch I suppose it is a language issue. Richard

Hello The asking price of this instrument has been reduced. thanks. Richard

Hello The above announcement of my Edeophone for sale has been updated with fresh photos of the instrument in its current state post restoration. I have added O.B.O. to the asking price. Thank you, Richard

I am very fortunate. My upstairs neighbors just had a little baby girl. They are so concerned about all the noise of the baby over our heads (which will only get worse), that I feel very secure that their tolerance and acceptance for my concertina playing is wide and deep. My wife and I sealed the deal with a cute little child's book as a "welcome to this world" gift. Richard

Hello I thought this photo would be of interest. It is a postcard I found at a junk shop in San Francisco. Richard

NOW SOLD...THANKS R.G. This is a 56 button extended treble instrument.The lowest note is G below C, and the highest note is G. This is a lovely and wonderful sounding, and playing, top level English concertina in very good condition. It recently emerged from hibernation in an attic in Florida where it sat for a decade or more, and has just been put in fit condition (including 2 new thumb straps) by Wim Wakker of Concertina Connection. The reeds were checked, tuned and adjusted for best tone and response, and it received new pads, valves, springs, and bushings, and the button height and travel were set. According to Wim Wakker: This is the “better” Edeophone design, with the larger hole in the reed pan, and from a good period, late 1920’s-early 1930’s. The Lachenal Serial number is 58175 He also said the wood work and reeds are in good condition. The reeds have not been compromised by a tuning badly executed, as happens sometimes. There is a range of quality in Edeophones and Mr. Wakker rates this instrument in the top 30%. This includes the original Lachenal leather case (no key) which is in good condition, for its age. The concertina should have a sturdier case for best protection when traveling. The price is $ 3,500.00 USD I will send this anywhere. Please email with any questions. richardgldbrg@aol.com Thanks, Richard

I wouldn't say the Bb/F 's reeds are slower responding than the C/G. They respond very well. It just seems to take a slight more force to make it all happen. In a way playing the Bb/F is like playing the C/G but with the parking brake on a wee bit. Does this sound familiar? Richard

Hello I know the answer to this question already but I am curious to hear it confirmed by others. I've asked questions on this subject before, so please bear with me. I find my Bb/F jeffries just a bit more difficult to play than my C/G linota. The Jeffries takes a tad bit more force (it seems) to pull and push the sounds out of it. The Jeffries reeds are very responsive, but in general playing the Linota (at a faster speed) comes with much less effort. How do others experience playing on various instruments C/G vs Bb/F vs G/D etc. I know inherently it makes sense that the lower pitched reeds need more strength. On a you tube clip of Noel Hill he mentions the wonderful (Bb/F Jeffries) he is playing is "not to easy to play". I wonder if this (the above) is what he might mean. Richard

Hi George You can put me down for one copy please. Richard

Greg I am curious....What does your mini measure flat to flat? Richard