Seán Ó Fearghail

I don't suppose there's anyone selling one of these?

Thank you so much to everyone for the info. I really appreciate all the advice.

Thanks very much for the information Ross. I appreciate it.

Quick question on different woods, number 1- a dipper clare model, looks to me like the sound board and reed pan is mahogany? is this the case? and number 2 - bellows frames from C. jeffries, (Praed street) are english sycamore? Any info gladly welcomed. thanks to all. Sean

just spotted this, no connection. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261321904781&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

Just incase it doesn't work for people... Selling this for a friend of mine. Jeffries Concertina, C/g 38 key. Got it from Chris Algar in 2009. Very sweet tone. Stamped C. Jeffries on right hand plate. 7 fold bellows.

Selling this for a friend of mine if anyone is interested… located in Limerick, Ireland. http://www.donedeal.ie/brassandwind-for-sale/jeffries-concertina/5905071

just spotted on ebay, no connection, is it genuine? http://www.ebay.ie/itm/DIPPER-CONCERTINA-ANGLO-31-BUTTONS-WHEATSTONE-/130953227258?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e7d6babfa

Yep, exactly what Geoff said. He probably explained it better than i did.

Yep, We'd call a C/g our 'd' concertina, a Csharp/Gsharp an 'Eb' concertina and a Bb/F a 'C' concertina etc. suppose its the association with other instruments (a 'D' flute/tin whistle etc.) the main key we're playing in. An for 20 button, I have never come across a 20 button in a session/ concert here ever. Maybe it would be a new trend to start though.

Hi, just clarifying.... is this a Bb/ F? (for all the Irish lads that would call an Ab/Eb a Bb concertina)

thanks to all for the interest.

thanks to all you. one has been found.

now on ebay... http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200920879551#ht_500wt_1156

for sale- csharp/gsharp carroll reeds made for number 17. jeffries layout. need to sell. located in ireland

will also sell either key separately.

Sad to say its up for sale again. Lovely Carroll 17. ebony ends. 30 key. Bflat/F and Csharp/Gsharp for sale. 6200 euro ono. located Waterford ireland. Come in case for extra reed sets. ofearghail7@gmail.com or +353 (0) 87 2800980 thanks you. on ebay but if anyone is interested i'll take it off.. link here http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200886286107#ht_500wt_1219

yep. i'd be a fool to sell it. and WOW! number 23 is a gorgeous concertina!!! best of luck with it! Who ever buys will be very lucky.

bad idea. Not for sale.

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Me too! Very lucky to have bought my first Carroll from him. Still playing it.

I'm fairly sure your right in thinking G/d in old pitch. still sounds fantastic!

Hi Paul, I haven't actually seen the original post but i think i read something else someone put up. Thats an amazing story and thanks for sharing your info with me. Any everyone else too. Sean

Thats great to hear. There are so many myths and theories. Just had to clear it up for myself. Would accordion reed steel be too soft to be used to replace a broken jeffries reeds? say hohner reed steel?

perfect. thanks guy. and what about using clock springs for steel? I've also notice that they are all the same width (well the ones i've seen) Any reason for this?