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    New release by Paddy Egan

    in Concertina Videos & Music

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    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

    Dating a Lachenal, Internal note stating specific year and month....believable or not!

    in Concertina History

    Posted

    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

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    Different Lachenal Anglo models, basic to highest quality models

    in General Concertina Discussion

    Posted · Edited by 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.

     

    Different Lachenal Anglo models, basic to highest quality models

    in General Concertina Discussion

    Posted

    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

    Lachenal with fake Jeffries stamp on metal end plate

    in General Concertina Discussion

    Posted · Edited by 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

     

     

     

     

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    Why should I upgrade?

    in General Concertina Discussion

    Posted · Edited by 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

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