David Levine

Hi- I just sent you a message.

Can't beat those Colin Dumpers.

Jim - message sent.

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Message sent. I have a Morse Anglo "Ceili" C/G for sale.

Bellows do become more flexible in time. The old timers would suggest that you hang it up by one strap and just let the bellows stretch out. But I think that playing frequently is the best way to go. It will loosen the bellows and make you stronger as well.

I have a good case that I don’t use. Where are you?

OK....

I think that for most people a C/G concertina is the best choice. It certainly has been for me. And I prefer a Jeffries layout rather than a Wheatstone layout.

Not to mention Colin Dipper, Juergen Suttner, and Chris Ghent.

I have a lovely 19th. C. Bb/F Jeffries. Restored by Dipper, with Rosalie bellows. No better Bb/F Anglo. 30 buttons. Perfect condition. I just don't play it. Let me know if you have an interest in this. Thanks. David

Spam? Sucker bait?

What number? How old is it?

I am selling a Morse Anglo concertina. The Morse Ceili was made by The Button Box, in Sunderland, MA. It is considered by some to be the best (and lightest) of the hybrid Anglo concertinas, but it is no longer available from the maker. This is like-new and has a 30-key C/G Wheatstone layout, rosewood ends, and top-quality Czech Durall reeds. Polished black ends. It is in near-new condition and includes the original hard case. It plays beautifully but I no longer need a back-up instrument for my back-up instrument. The price is $2,350. This concertina sold new for $2,850. In Europe they are selling, used, for over €2,800 ($3,000 = ). I'm happy to send pictures on request. Or play it for you via Facetime or FB messemger or Whatsapp. Shipping to Europe -- or Australia or Japan et al -- is at my cost ($100-200 depending on insurance).

You should get in touch with Robert Tedrow, on Facebook, or at Homewood Music. I believe that he has new thumbscrews available, with the receivers. They look the same as vintage but with the advantage of coming with the appropriate receivers to inset in the wood frame.