Selah Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Any Maccann duet players in the USA in vicinity around Scotts Bluff NE, Cheyenne, WY and Denver or Colorado Springs, CO??? I'd like to get my hands on a few to try before locating and buying my first. Size and weight are important considerations for me. If anyone has a Maccann duet needing a new owner, let me know! Thanks, Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gan Ainm Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 If anyone has a Maccann duet needing a new owner, let me know! I have a lovely 67-key Wheaststone MacCann Duet, which is indeed seeking a new owner. It is in perfect working order, just waiting to be played. It comes with it's original black leather-bound Wheatstome case, which is also in great condition. I am in Dublin, Ireland, so I probably won't be of any assistance to you with the first stage of your buying process, but, let me know when you are ready to buy and I can send you more details. In any case, I will most likely post a separate "MacCann Duet for sale" message on this forum within the relatively near future, as soon as time allows, so you may well see that posting before you have reached stage 2 of your buying process. Of course, if you happen to be visiting Ireland while it's still available, you are very welcome to try it out. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccannic Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 A wise choice. May your search be successful and your playing be rewarding. (Unfortunately, mine is not for sale). (Not unless I can persuade the wife to let me buy another one). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirge Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 A wise choice. May your search be successful and your playing be rewarding. (Unfortunately, mine is not for sale). (Not unless I can persuade the wife to let me buy another one). I don't understand. Why would you then sell the first one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Jowaisas Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'm the opposite. Despite having an octave and a half overlap, I hardly use it except for the occasional low B or whatever which won't fit on the RH end, and the occasional note on the RH end to make the LH easier. But then I don't play scored pieces or arrangements. As far as possible I choose a key to let the 'tune' fit on the RH end. My machine, a 64-button Maccann, has 2 and a half octaves at each end with an octave and a half overlap. As I hardly use the top octave of the LH end, I could really do with a bit more at the bottom end. Dirge, The above is Maccannic's quote from the General Discussion forum. Just like the rest of us restless bunch he thinks the ideal instrument is just over the next hill. Surely "you" understand. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirge Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'm the opposite. Despite having an octave and a half overlap, I hardly use it except for the occasional low B or whatever which won't fit on the RH end, and the occasional note on the RH end to make the LH easier. But then I don't play scored pieces or arrangements. As far as possible I choose a key to let the 'tune' fit on the RH end. My machine, a 64-button Maccann, has 2 and a half octaves at each end with an octave and a half overlap. As I hardly use the top octave of the LH end, I could really do with a bit more at the bottom end. Dirge, The above is Maccannic's quote from the General Discussion forum. Just like the rest of us restless bunch he thinks the ideal instrument is just over the next hill. Surely "you" understand. Greg Oh I understand that one, certainly. But surely you need to keep your existing one in case the new one isn't quite right either? After all you might make a dreadful mistake. Erm, give me 5 minutes and I'll tell you why I have 3 duets at the moment... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Jowaisas Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Oh I understand that one, certainly. But surely you need to keep your existing one in case the new one isn't quite right either? After all you might make a dreadful mistake. Erm, give me 5 minutes and I'll tell you why I have 3 duets at the moment... Wait, let me guess.... Because you can't find a suitable fourth!! After all duets should come in pairs. (Don't try this out on the wife; you'll be in double trouble! ) Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirge Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Oh I understand that one, certainly. But surely you need to keep your existing one in case the new one isn't quite right either? After all you might make a dreadful mistake. Erm, give me 5 minutes and I'll tell you why I have 3 duets at the moment... Wait, let me guess.... Because you can't find a suitable fourth!! After all duets should come in pairs. (Don't try this out on the wife; you'll be in double trouble! ) Greg Well I know where there's another one I'd really like...I've had an option on it for ages but haven't worked out how to swing it yet. I don't think 'It's an edeophone, so completely different, dear.' will work on Sal although it seems reasonable enough to me. I might be forced to unload one of the others for that, but the idea hurts too much at the moment. ( and I'd still like a midi too) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccannic Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 You're all quite right. Why should I ask the wife? After all, she's got at least four tin whistles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saguaro_squeezer Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Well, now that I think of it, I have 2 Crane Duets, 2 Pokerworks, 2 Pump organs ... and working on a second harp. Musical Noah's Ark, I'd say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee746 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 On 2/12/2010 at 9:26 AM, maccannic said: You're all quite right. Why should I ask the wife? After all, she's got at least four tin whistles. Umm - And how much did her penny whistles cost....? I told my husband what instruments I would sell to help cover the Maccan duet I just purchased, and I did explain it would be an expensive purchase compared to my usual ukes, penny whistles etc. My willingness to sell my favorite guitar I can no longer play due to arthritis and neck issues told him I was serious. So he was kind enough to say "that's great" and not ask for the specific cost... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 11 hours ago, Dee746 said: Umm - And how much did her penny whistles cost....? I don't know about hers, but I have several Copeland and Abell whistles that cost rather more than a penny each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee746 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Beautiful whistles...As for me, that whole acquisition syndrome thing will get me every time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saguaro_squeezer Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Selah, sending you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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