Jack Bradshaw

To explain: I have no concertina experience (zip, nadda, none)....a year and a half ago I came across a Lachenal Maccann duet in reasonable shape and sent it off to the button box for a thorough overhaul (but not retune to 440) ..... I've never been able to master the fingering.... Recently, I came across 2 disfunctional old Bastari 20 buttons and decided I could swap parts make one that works (sticky buttons and all)......10 minutes after assembley...picking out simple tunes..no problem (the rumors must be true) I put the Mccann on EBay but no bites...etc...it is still in high (Phiharmonic ?) pitch.... So: Should I have the Mccann retuned?......expensive and then try to sell it? Try to trade it for a 30-button anglo as is? Try to retune it..I think I could but it would be a slow process...ssssllloooooowww Juggle and replace reeds to make the Mccann an anglo.....heresy! Take up the keyboard accordian......?

If I had to guess, I would think that for the lowest reeds you would want to add weight to the tip to keep them "bright" (and likewise want to remove material from the root for the highest ones)

Definetly left side first ! AARGH ! Long plate reeds...wouldn't you just know it !

Just wondering....any ideas about changing a chemnitzer layout to Anglo ( G/D based )...mine is a 38 key. Has anyone done this in the past ??

Bump It's ending today !

I've put my 46-button Lachenal McCann Duet on Ebay. EBay I guess I'll be looking for another 30-button Anglo soon. Jack _________________ 603/329-7322

To summarize (I'm home now) Lachenal McCann.......wooden ends, 46 ivory buttons w/o air button, in pretty niceshape.......serviced by The Button Box........this is a high pitch instrument at the moment.......can be retuned...includes notebook of downloaded info and tutor Looking for offers $ 1100 w/ possible Tedrow Modified Stagi or other in part trade...etc...etc I can be contacted offline at atfsi@aol.com...... Thanks Jack..........Atkinson, NH

I think it's a 48 button...I'll check when I get home......Atkinson, NH HP = high pitch EDIT: It's a 46 button ! What is a "HP" instrument, "Home Project"?? whats the askign price?

I think it's a 48 button...I'll check when I get home......Atkinson, NH HP = high pitch What is a "HP" instrument, "Home Project"?? whats the askign price?

I'm thinking of selling my Lachenal McCann.......wooden ends, ivory buttons, in pretty decent shape.......serviced by the button box........this is an HP instrument at the moment....... I can be contacted offline at atfsi@aol.com...... Thanks Jack

Great ! Thanks

???? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...3756570570&rd=1 Thanks Jack