
Graham Collicutt
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Current makes of concertina
Graham Collicutt replied to Daniel Hersh's topic in General Concertina Discussion
Following a YouTube link from Jim Besser about the theme of the month, I came across this and no further info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdYklbrEmoo&list=UUV_6kkV65vhIjCOPy0MRBrQ The source of the video was: http://www.accordeons-du-marais.com/ -
Wheatstone Aeola 64 Key Baritone/treble English For Sale
Graham Collicutt replied to Dwhthompson's topic in Buy & Sell
It is re-listed at a lower price £3600, as an auction, not buy it now. -
What Type Of Wire Do I Need?
Graham Collicutt replied to Long Haired David's topic in Instrument Construction & Repair
One solution: http://www.concertina-spares.com/catalogue10.htm#12 and while you're waiting use some string or easier to get tight, several wraps of button or better, harness thread. Scroll down to bottom of page. -
The Abbess? past TOTM.
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An alternative Power supply box with phantom power from Orchid Electronics, has worked well for me, bought 2nd hand but still not had much use. http://www.orchid-electronics.co.uk/contact_mic.htm
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Theme Of The Month, June, 2014: Let's Polka!
Graham Collicutt replied to Jim Besser's topic in Tune of the Month
https://soundcloud.com/gcolli/six-irish-polkas Too quick to do them justice, one howling error ( I've recently changed high c natural from pull to push ) plus a few more. -
And following that link you come across this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSelMln3hAY I have a friend with a metal ended Jeffries Bros english pitched in G, so a sort of tenor, with 4 fold bellows and no papers.
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'after-Buzz' On Wheatstone Metal End
Graham Collicutt replied to varney's topic in Instrument Construction & Repair
Blocks supporting reedpan loosening, or just a leaking pad. -
Theme Of The Month, May 2014: Speed Zone Ahead!
Graham Collicutt replied to Jim Besser's topic in Tune of the Month
Maid of the Mill, Ilmington played slowly and then rapper speed? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZKAl8zyjKc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo_QD6M8Z8c I have now got close with the tuning, I will wait a week or so. It should be 1/6 comma meantone, converted to A/E using Wheatstone reeds with G naturals on pull under both little fingers. I did a quick semi bushing by sticking felt flat to fretwork after punching holes. -
Tune Of The Month For May, 2014: Michael Turner's Waltz
Graham Collicutt replied to Jim Besser's topic in Tune of the Month
http://youtu.be/2M4QQ8g-M1o Another recording with the Lachenal A/E conversion. No attempt to play it correctly. Derek, I am normally looking to cross to D row about 80% of the time, I do a lot of octave playing. -
Tune Of The Month, April 2014: Zelda
Graham Collicutt replied to Jim Besser's topic in Tune of the Month
One very late effort with lots of mistakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PiwVWB2BQE I had an idea, to convert a basic 2 row Lachenal to A/E. The donor reeds came from a 1900 ish Wheatstone McCann. 6 months later it is nearly finished. Still more tuning needed, I am attempting to use 1/6 comma meantone. I didn't have required reed for lowest A reed so used C#3 which would have be lowest note on 3rd row and put G4 reed on pull which works surprising well as chamber was meant for a G3 reed. The G5 reed replaces G#5 reed on A row on the right hand side. Graham -
Rounded Reeds, And Concertina Nova
Graham Collicutt replied to Bruce Thomson's topic in Instrument Construction & Repair
http://www.turboharp.com/customharmonicas/turboslide/th-09-ss-turboslide-sessionsteel.html Magnets combined with harmonica. -
Sounds Like A Concertina ?
Graham Collicutt replied to Geoff Wooff's topic in Instrument Construction & Repair
On a visit to Colin Dipper, where I was trying to see if I could improve my then current anglo, I made a suggestion of, could you increase the size of the vent hole. Reply was no, '' you would just make it sound like an accordion.'' -
Switching Between Layout Systems
Graham Collicutt replied to Marcus's topic in General Concertina Discussion
I am happy reading on C/G and G/D but have recently acquired a F/C and was trying to look at Josefins Dopvals printed on F. I had to give up and use the G version. My personal preference for a 30 button G/D is for the Wheatstone system. It is fine having a single G# on push, I use the next 3 buttons often, but I am wishing I had a top A on the pull ( I may replace high C on button 5 accidental row ) -
Concertina Spares http://www.concertina-spares.com/index.html
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No (visible) pads or levers.
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Hi Just my biased opinion, if you are struggling with left hand little finger, I suggest thinking about a G/D. Most of playing is transferred to right hand side and minimal need to use left little finger. Playing in C is not difficult but you would need 24 plus buttons. One make of small concertina: The Marcus Traveller http://www.marcusmusic.co.uk/concertinas.html Graham
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Tune Of The Month For August, 2013: The Abbess
Graham Collicutt replied to Jim Besser's topic in Tune of the Month
Here is my shaky effort: https://soundcloud.com/gcolli/the-abbess-mp3 Played on C/G Phoenix anglo with Wheatstone reeds. It is the hardest tune I tried to learn for a long time and needs lots more work. -
Tune Of The Month For August, 2013: The Abbess
Graham Collicutt replied to Jim Besser's topic in Tune of the Month
Here is a Spotify link: Andy Cutting – The Abbess I hope to Andy Cutting playing the Abbess. It is in C but more importantly there is no repeat for the B part. Graham -
Invite Discussion/comments On Early Paolo Woodie 12-Button
Graham Collicutt replied to texasxcop69's topic in Buy & Sell
They are still made, search for organetto. -
Getting Reeds And Knowing Chamber Sizes
Graham Collicutt replied to NathanielB's topic in Instrument Construction & Repair
it is here: http://www.concertinamatters.se/