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Posted

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.

Posted

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

Posted

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

Posted

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

Posted

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

Posted

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

Posted

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.

Posted

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

Posted (edited)

 

Bowing valves?

 

 

A bit like air valves, one on each end, but each only working in one bellows direction.

 

MC

Edited by malcolm clapp

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