
Lofty
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I own 28614. Interesting that they ended up so far away from each other (I live in England)
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This one too: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275238047789?hash=item401577502d:g:esoAAOSwxVRiQZ9P
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You could use non-adhesive sew-on Velcro and stitch it through the holes in the woodwork.
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How does the single action work?
Lofty replied to Bassconcertina.net's topic in Instrument Construction & Repair
My current single acting Wheatstone bass has a large number of holes with valves in the bellows. I call them gills. A previous one (by Lachenal) had a few holes with valves in the ends, I think in the action boards. It was a long time ago: I don’t think it had conventional reed pans which pulled out, as in smaller instruments. The Wheatstone with the gills is a vastly superior instrument to the Lachenal. -
Whereabouts do you live? I have a 69 button (plus air) ebony ended Aeola for sale. The right hand starts from the G below middle C. in my view, this is preferable as it provides a better usable range before getting into the squeaky high notes that don’t fit the McCann pattern. The left hand goes from a low F to the C above middle C. Steve
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....this is why I choose to play bellows operated bagpipes??
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Bagpipe tunes are designed to work with drones. Steve
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Many thanks to you both. Steve
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That is a thing of astonishing beauty. Steve
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Rather than sticking Velcro to a concertina, what about using the sew-on type and stitching it through the fretwork? No risk of damage to the finish. Steve
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No, not angry. Just aiming for a balanced view??
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I contacted Colin a long time ago (20 years or so) about a replacement for a bass concertina reed which had broken. I had a replacement within a week. Not many people would be able to do that or provide that level of service. I won’t hear a word against him. Steve
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Any chance of any photos of your “special”, Jim? Steve
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My thought is “If you like that tune enough to want to play it, why are you in such a hurry to get to the end?” Steve