Wolf Molkentin

With a probably much lesser amount of experience, that's what I'm doing as well (two stands, two condenser mikes). Best wishes - 🐺

what Ken says, however more elaborate fretwork would in fact be an indication of probably better quality when the instrument had been produced...

You would almost certainly need a C/G then...

I think one needs to see it in the flesh (or even give it a try) - either you like it (many do) or you don't (like myself, true for the Jack/Jackie as well). It's a highly personal thing...

The importer says the "Blackthorn" will be available in C/G and G/D, but I would expect retailers to provide the C/G model in any case. It can be bought from several dealers, possibly in the US as well?

just three chapters as a giveaway, it seems

You always get to see the pic (even lots of them) when searching „concertina“ (or maybe „english concertina“) on an eBay site... 😆

lovely - and the „gedackt“ (covered) drones obviously have stops, but where are the keys for the f to f octave? best wishes - 🐺

I've traveled the route in the opposite direction, and am loving my switching between the different concertina worlds. I did not use a tutor, neither for the English nor the Anglo, but having said that, the instructions by Alistair Anderson are certainly a good choice. Enjoy your English experience - 🐺

was it you who unfastened the screws holding the reed? I almost certainly wouldn't do that myself under any circumstances...

it's very common and not restricted to a certain period AFAIK

Well, I can tell that quite "loud" brass reeds do exist - but I agree that this will most likely not be applicable here... 😁

It‘s a common acronym meaning „Irish Traditional Music“, played in a specific and well-established style, usually on a CG Anglo, as far as concertinas are concerned.

Agreed - I didn’t have the later Hohners in mind - however my Stagi/Hohner is sufficiently awful in its own right... 🙄