Paul Read Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 (edited) Built ot my own specifications with brass reeds frames and rivetted action. The first of 3 I've ordered for the North American market and it's a beauty. One of the only rivetted action Brits currently in existence (usually they have 50s Wheatstone type action). I think that Brits instruments have now made the next step and are a great instrument. The action and response are fast and it has a great loud sound. Perfect for Irish sessions. This one is brand new. It is 30-button, metal ends and buttons, C/G, Wheatstone layout, 6-fold bellows. Offers in the region of $3,000 for a brand new real concertina at a price in the region of a hybrid. It will go on ebay in a week or two if not sold here. Pictures will be added soon. Edited June 14, 2010 by Paul Read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbones Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I have to say, Mr Read, I've never heard of a Koot Brits. Where are they made and by whom? By the name, I'd guess by old men in England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marien Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Never heard of Koot Brits? You must be joking. Try concertina net for more information... Here is a link of this south african player and concertina maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I have to say, Mr Read, I've never heard of a Koot Brits. Where are they made and by whom? By the name, I'd guess by old men in England. Pretty close guess. South Africa would be the place. http://www.concertina.net/la_koot.html Thanks Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 (edited) Here is a link to a YouTube video clip of a Koot Brits C/G anglo concertina that is being played by Piet Visser, a member of C.net forum. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j3PiZhNeQY&feature=related Koot (short for Jacob) has been building concertinas for more than 30 years. If one could only get him to start building concertinas similar to Dipper County Clare concertinas or Tedrow Zephyrs.... Edited June 14, 2010 by Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbones Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Thanks for the info. I live on a small Island and don't get out much. I wonder if the name Britts comes from the fact he is of British discent. I got this from Ancestry.com. "Britt Name Meaning and History. English: ethnic name for a Celtic-speaking Briton or a Breton, from Middle English brit, bret. OK so he's not in England. You have to admit, my assumptions were not without merit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Read Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Here's a link to Koot playing this instrument. You'll have to imagine it playing Irish style! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCP8OSo4OfY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Read Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Some Photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marien Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I read in a baby name dictionary that the name Britt is short for Brigit, the Irish goddess of light and poetry. In Dutch, for real pirates (back in 1600) a "Brit" is not a luxuary bed but something simple to sleep on (on a boat or in a camp). I quess that they did not mean somebody from Brittain. Or do you think they are simple to sleep on?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 (edited) In Dutch, for real pirates (back in 1600) a "Brit" is not a luxuary bed but something simple to sleep on (on a boat or in a camp). What Americans call a "cot"? Edited to add: Or a "bunk"? Edited June 17, 2010 by JimLucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkvN Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 (edited) Hi, I'm afraid 'brits' (in Dutch) could formerly mean many things, apparently. Other than a wooden bench for sleeping, 'brits' can mean your bottom - and the verb britten to be slapped on your bottom, especially as a punishment for sailors, a britter being the person who does it to you. Strangely, britsen could also mean 'persons who're having luck'. And in the former Dutch Indies, it had yet other meanings... (something like 'acting bold or decisive'). Finally, brits were sailor boots. So, mr. Brits may never know - or to take a more positive view, he can pick the explanation he likes best. Cheers, Mark Edited June 17, 2010 by MarkvN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drbones Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Other than a wooden bench for sleeping, 'brits' can mean your bottom - and the verb britten to be slapped on your bottom, especially as a punishment for sailors, a britter being the person who does it to you. In that case, I don't think I'd want to admit I was a britter. (Not a good pickup line) And I certainly wouldn't want to be britten. What's up with those Dutch sailors anyway? Too long on the boat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Dows Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 How great that you're introducing his instruments to this continent! I'm not in a position to buy it, but have heard only good about Koot Brits's concertinas. Will the other 2 also be c/g instruments? Are the 6 fold bellows per your request? Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Read Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 One will be C/G and the other will be F/C. The 6-folds is for standard Irish instrument. For English I'd ask for more folds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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