MGsailor

OK Great long conversation here about the design of these instruments and a bit of pride being stepped on it appears... But the issue with the G button not staying in alignment is still an issue. After looking at m3838's design drawings the issue is easy to see.... the button is to near to the end of the spring. It slips off the end of the spring wire - or just enough off that th alignment can't be maintained to allow the button to align with the miniscule little hole below it. I was told a bought the best cheap instrument to learn on and learn on I am... But disappointed that the design is so simple that the wire couldn't have been made a mere 1/16 of inch longer or the ends bent over to keep the keys on them - HEY - there's an idea I might be able to get just enough of a bend to keep it tighter. Still - can't wait until I can afford a real instrument. It's like those school band instruments the gave us in fourth grade. Not much fear of doing a lot of damage with a little hopes you'll learn something. Regardless - I'll be here for a while.

First, my cudos to Bob Tedrow for answering how to fix a stuck G I took the ends off, repositioned the key, slight "tweak" to the spring to correct vertical positioning and it works. BUT - the low E - left side... first - low hissing frrrrrr sound on push. Pull sounded fine. end back off, checked everything... slight tweak to valve to see if it was stuck one way. Work - but rattle hiss in note now. How can I make it play clear again? I just bought this instrument used and am loving it. Actually learning it. But that metalic hiss! Help THANKS

That's LEGIT not lefit... can't type! I placed a bid on ebay item No. 190166854755 before realizing the seller has a ZERO-transaction status. the location and description seem familiar now that I think about it, to other auctions that ended without explanation. SO - any help from someone in Willingboro, N.J. Item number: 190166854755 lachnel english concertina Or maybe I've tipped your hand I'll just be outbid and be able to sleep better. Either way - I'd appreciate some help

Same listing as before... http://cgi.ebay.com/1890s-lachenal-Co-Conc...1QQcmdZViewItem

IT'S BACK our Jersey boy has reposted this listing. Anyone live near him willing to go knock on his door?

Thanks everyone. I should have my first concertina in the mail in the next few days.

I'm looking at the Jack/jackie and will buy new, soon unless someone else has a better option here. Want to spend about $400 or so. Should I buy sight unseen from ebay.uk? would prefer knowing what I'm getting, so thought I'd try here. Help me out somebody!

Consider it sold... PM me with pics and payment methods Allen