Miklos Nemeth

I see the point, this explains why the prices of Anglo and English models from makers using accordion reeds are not significantly different: English models are always more expensive but not that much.

I deducted this statement from some writings about the History of Concertina, and most of these texts explained that the Anglo became the favorite instrument for blue-collar workers because they were much more affordable and very easy to learn. Lachanel improved their production technology and they sold tens of thousands of affordable Anglos. The English remained the instrument of the higher classes. This may also explain why Irish traditional musicians used the Anglo. In today's Suttner price catalog an English is 1500 euros more expensive than an Anglo (basic model). It's highly probable that I misunderstood these stories.

I expected that I said wise things.

I'd say exactly the opposite: learning a cheap English concertina could be much more tedious than learning a cheap Anglo. I think the quality of the instrument is much more important for an English than for an Anglo. The simpler and robust architecture of the Anglo makes possible a cheaper construction technology. If you are sure you go for the English, then you should pick a hand made quality instrument starting at around 2000 Euros. I am not an expert at all; these are just my first (possibly inaccurate) observations in the process of being a beginner in the Concertina World. Miki

Great comments, drbones, and very good questions; Thank You. Miki

Hi eitreach, Why have you chosen the English system instead of the much more popular Anglo? I'm asking because I am in the same boat. All the Best, Miki