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Does anyone know of one for sale?

Phil, you want a Pelican/Hardig IM2075. You can get it with or without foam,. Right around $50 last time I looked and a great deal. Sadly, the 48 key english and related < 7" are the best fit. Wish I could find one for a couple of my duets. Kind regards, Rod

I've seen CB Arnolds listed on Argentinian versions of sales sites. If it's Kusserow-like, the right hand will have the notes ascending in 1/2 tones down the rows starting at the upper button, (without added notes). Otherwise, there were some early attempts a Peguri fingering which is more like a C-system accordion. Don't let that statement make you think that I know what I'm talking about. I have a few unisonoric bandoneons and Karl Oriwohl's self published book to guide me.

I want on that waiting list, Gary!

I have a couple of Bandoneons that have a bi-directional layout (Meisel and Praktical) and it does take some getting used to. I won't tell you that I have, yet. As I experiment with different systems, I try to appreciate each for what it is, but I find uni-directional much more logical.

Rick, you can send him a private msg through this site, if that helps you at all.

Maybe he'll bring a draft of his Jeffries Duet book as well!

Thanks, Stephen! Got ahead of myself, there!

Hi Granddaughter3, That's quite a collection. The first three are Maccann layout, one of the two primary Duet systems. The 4th is likely a Chemnitzer; was your Grandfather's name Andy? The 5th is a Hohner Single-row Melodeon. The Wheatstone #31898 is listed in Wheatstone Ledger SD02 page 086 as: "Aug 31 - 40 - Mac Octo all over fret 72 - 98" which I think means: Built: Aug, 1931 Type 40 Maccann, Octagonal, all over fretwork, 72 key. Depending on condition, probably $2000 - $3000. Does the wooden octagonal one have any name badge on the other side? The 3rd, with the green pearloid and black ends looks like a modified Chemnitzer or Bandoneon. Do you have any pictures of him playing them? Kind regards, Rod

Oh my, I would love to have that ....

I'm hoping to make it this year, Dan. Kurt is after me ...

This is slightly off topic but I'd love to find a John Crabb Crane, but I don't know if he ever built any. My earliest is 1907, which was built by Geoff's Grandfater.

i had a Conner Crane Duet and John Conner made SUPERB instruments. I'd look seriously at that one.