Ron123 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hello Any information regarding 60 key extended treble Lachenal. Regards Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon H Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hello Any information regarding 60 key extended treble Lachenal. Regards Ron I think you need to be a little more specific. Do you have a particular instrument in mind, one that is for sale? Or are you asking about this model/type of concertina. My only comment would be: The upper notes on extended trebles are a little high pitched for modern sensibilities, and a lot of people prefer their concertinas extended below the treble range into baritone territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindizzy Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hello Any information regarding 60 key extended treble Lachenal. Regards Ron Is it actually a 60 key? More usually you get a 56 key (with and extra 8 notes either above or below the treble range) or you get a 64 key with extra 8 notes above and below. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron123 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hello Simon H Thank you for the reply. I wondered in what context they might have been used ie. concertina bands, salvation army or straight solo playing. Regards Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron123 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hello Chris Yes it is 60 keys and the extended notes are all at the top end. Regards Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron123 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hello Chris Yes there are 60 keys and the extended range is at the top end. Regards Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron123 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hello Chris Perhaps a better description would help. I have just perchased an english Lachenal, raised ebony ends,60 key, steel reeds, metal buttons. I do wonder if this is a new model? Regards Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindizzy Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hello Chris Perhaps a better description would help. I have just perchased an english Lachenal, raised ebony ends,60 key, steel reeds, metal buttons. I do wonder if this is a new model? Regards Ron Sounds likely if it has 6 sides, and raised ends. Perhaps you could post a picture. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron123 Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Hello Chris I will try to download a photo. I noticed I misspelt purchased I do miss a spell checker!! The top note is a high A very piercing! and starts on the usual G of a 48 key treble. Regards Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm clapp Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Working on one as we speak which matches the same description. No. 30932. Haven't previously come across any of these, 56 being more normal for the extended treble. Mine has bowing valves too. (pita!!!) I've never heard a satisfactory description of their use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron123 Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 Hello Malcom Pleased to hear of another one that matches my description. Bowing valves? Chris suggested I post a photo, I'm still working out how to do this! Regards Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm clapp Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 (edited) Bowing valves? A bit like air valves, one on each end, but each only working in one bellows direction. MC Edited May 22, 2010 by malcolm clapp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now