richard

Hi As far as I understand it Paddy is raising money to create the album and that it is not released or finished yet. I could be wrong. I took a number of lessons from Paddy when he was living in San Francisco a number of years ago. He is a wonderful player and a very good teacher too. I encountered his video announcing his CD project and did not waste a moment signing up and on to get my copy when it is ready. Richard

THIS CONCERTINA IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Thanks for your interest.

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Just as I thought...The Rosetta Stone! Richard

Hi I suppose this topic could get tiresome, but I am intrigued by it. My newly acquired Lachenal Baritone Anglo is numbered by stamps on both reed pans as 92189. I discovered when working on it further that there is a hand written ink note stating: "No. 92189 Manufactured by Lachenal & Co June 1884" see photos The ink seems to bleed so it isn't modern ball point pen ink. That doesn't mean in anyway that this is a factual statement. I think the designation of "Lachenal & Co." could imply a much older date (contemporary with the manufacturing) for the note. Is there any clue in the style of writing? Why would someone falsely put such a specific reference stating the month along with the year? Or....who cares?? Thanks, Richard

Hi Wow. Thanks for all the information. Further: What distinguished Lachenal's best reeds, and which models got those? Richard

Thanks for that information. I have seen that price list. Does there exist an illustrated list of each model? I'm interested in seeing the "Newly Improved", "Special Model", and the New Model Anglo" and compare them. Are there any articles that describe the technical differences in the materials used and the type of skilled labor that was designated for each model. How quantifiable was the quality difference between Anglo models? I sure would love to try an Edeophone Anglo, or even just hear one.

Hello I understand that Lachenal made a range of different Anglo models, from the basic to the top quality models, that were offered in their catalogs. Can someone elucidate the different models specifically. I believe the best Anglos had the inset metal ends for example. (correct ???) I believe also that the most basic were the mahogany ended with the simple cut out pattern. (correct ???) I have tried to find a catalog online and cannot find one with all the models listed. So can someone please spell out these different models and their attributes for me. And if someone has a link to an old catalog with these models listed that would be of interest too. Thanks, Richard

Hi Dave The instrument was presented to me as a Lachenal with an old bogus Jeffries mark. I think the price was appropriate. Richard

Hi I have read about other make concertinas with fake Jeffries markings dishonestly added, presumably to get more money for them at a pawn shop or wherever. Here is a cool example of that on a very nice Lachenal 26(+"drone" button) baritone that just entered my pandemic bubble. It is a very nice instrument. I suppose a real Jeffries would be even nicer but this one is quite fine on its own. Perhaps someone thought this instrument was so good a Jeffries logo might fool a buyer into thinking it really was a Jeffries. Although one of the hand rests has the typical Lachenal "English Make" stamp into the wood. The Jeffries stamp was "scratched out" at a later date. Here is a photo or the fake marking, and also a photo the authentic mark on an authentic Jeffries(I hope). Richard

Voila!

Hi My Lachenal Baritone Anglo has a small post adjacent to the tip of the lowest reed (C) which I assume is to fix the same problem.

Hi Does anyone have tips on what to use to clean the cigarette smell off a concertina? I am mainly aiming for the bellows. What would be effective and not harmful to the leather and/or other parts. Does this odor diminish much over time? Thanks, Richard

Hi Doug Are there any videos of you playing your baritone on view online? I'd love to see and hear it! Thanks, Richard

Hi Is it possible to post a short video of this interesting instrument being played to give some sense of what it sounds like? Thanks, Richard

Hydride too much.

Your playing sounds very good. That instrument is not beyond you.

Hi I am wondering about the Lachenal Anglos that have the SA initials cut into the end plates. So these were made to order for the Salvation Army, I gather. Would those particular instruments be of a certain quality that distinguishes them from other comparable model concertinas? Thanks, Richard

Hi That sounds very nice, especially in that empty wood floored room. Is that a Lachenal? The tone is rich. Richard

Hi I think if you are playing an instrument that you enjoy playing and pleases you profoundly in all the aesthetic categories (playability, tone, volume, visual look) than you have a right to be content. Trying out other makes of instruments can be fun and if you are not careful set you up for some developing dissatisfaction with your current instrument if it does not compare favorably. Something that is wonderful about concertinas for me it is a man-made object that can truly thrill and gratify, unlike so many consumer items and mass produced products. When ever I pick up one of my treasured instruments( each with its own character and magic) I am thrilled and delighted. Not many "things" in this life can do this. I think that whatever instrument you are playing that should be the goal, whatever anybody else says. Richard

Now go for the G.

Hi I have been careful to make sure my hands are dry after "sanitizing" them before I pick up a concertina. I am concerned about damaging the finish on the wood or metal. Am I being over protective? Has anyone else had a problem, or concern? Richard

Michael Eskin who I believe is on this forum created the concertina app for ipad etc. His app has concertina samples so maybe he could offer some help.

I have learned something.