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That sounds nice, any chance you could send me a photo and what you are thinking about for a price. Steven

Hi Ben, Curious if you any older 30 button Anglos? Steven

Hi Greg, Does this concertina have the standard Wheatstone/Lachenal layout? I know that some earlier Lachenals had a slightly different layout. I still struggle with the best layout for me, I get the sense from the experienced players that you can make most any layout work...just not sure. Steven

Jim, Keep me posted, I am interested in your concertina. Steven 612-735-2522

I have a Jackie English concertina that I used years ago to learn on that is just sitting on a shelf.

Thanks Ben!

Hi John, I am looking for something like this and I live in the twin cities! What kind of layout is it; Wheatstone, Jefferies or something different? Feel free to give me a call at 612-735-2522. Steven

Hi, Do you still have this concertina for sale? Steven

Hi, Do you still have your concertina? What kind of layout does it have? Wheatstone? Steven in St. Paul

Hi Ben, I am interested in buying a 30 button Anglo, wheatstone layout. sjrippe@earthlink.net. Steven

I am curious and I really do not know if it is reasonable to play with more pressure on the bellows to produce a louder tone, is that a technique that people use? Can my concertina reeds take that kind of additional pressure? I go through a far number of harmonicas blowing out the reeds and I do not want to be foolish or develop my concertina playing in an impractical manner. Any insight would be helpful Very Hot in St. Paul, Steven

Very helpful feedback, I really appreciate the insight. Steven

I play EC in sessions, and I'd be cautious about doubting your audibility and get a second opinion. The sound from a concertina goes out sideways and other people may be able to hear you very well, even though you can't hear much yourself. I like (if possible) to sit in a corner, with a couple of har d surfaces on either side of you the difference in sound can be quite surprising and the "feedback" is very helpful. Chris ps DH, who plays fiddle has the opposite problem, he can hear himself easily enough, but a fiddle a few inches from the ear may make it difficult to hear other people!

Hello, I play traditional irish & folk music and over the years I find myself really enjoying my english concertina (Wheatstone 48, metal ends). When I play in some sessions that are loud I find it difficult to sometimes hear myself playing. When I play my flute and other instruments you can do different techniques to push the volume. I am curious what other players do and if you have any advice? Steven, St. Paul, Minnesota

Do you still have your TT concertina? Steven St. Paul Minnesota

Hi, I am looking for something just like this! Could you send me a photo at sjrippe@earthlink.net. Thanks, Steven