I got my first concertina (Lachenal(Murdoch) anglo C/G) in 1999.Also interested in miniature anglo and finally got a Norman miniature in 2009 and Jones mini in 2016. I love Irish music played in old, relaxed style. Now I am halfway done with Japanese translation of Chris's concertina FAQ.
For more on the Chris Droney style, see this book by Dan Worrall and James Branch.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/195320807X/
The characteristics of the Chris Droney style, in my opinion, are the frequent use of the G row and the octave playing.
Back to the topic, my early Jones and Henry Harley had G/D on LHS button 6 push /pull. Connor and Edgley had B/A. One of the Lachenals and early Bastari had B/D. And another Lachanal had B/C. So it varies. But I prefer B/A.
Can I have an approximate year of #114240(Ithink)?
It is Murdoch(peerless) labeled 30-key C/G anglo with steel reeds, 6-fold bellows, mahogany ends.
Thank you in advance,
Takayuki
Thank you gtotani for organizing the meet up. I really enjoyed. Although not as far as 400 km (180 km), it was worth the trip.
Thank you Gary, we had met World Concertina Day Zoom meeting before but it was a real pleasure to meet in person.
Takayuki