Graham Collicutt
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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/ -
Poll: Tune Of The Month For August, 2013
Graham Collicutt replied to Jim Besser's topic in Tune of the Month
Not completely true as the Wonder Hornpipe is the tune used for the Lively Jig (an unusual 4 man dance) from Ilmington. Graham