Koot Brits C/G for sale

[Paul Read]

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

[drbones]

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.

[Marien]

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.

[Leo]

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

[ben]

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

[drbones]

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..

[Paul Read]

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

[Paul Read]

Some Photos

[Marien]

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??

[JimLucas]

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

[MarkvN]

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

[drbones]

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?

[Janet Dows]

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

[Paul Read]

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.