Lachenal 26 key rosewood.

[zipper12]

Hi,

Have a chance of meeting Chris Algar this weekend and he has suggested a 26 key rosewood Lachenal,for 2000pound.Do you think this is a reasonable price?The 26 key models look really bare as if there are keys missing what am I losing out on with them if anything and what would be the next Lachenal up.

Thanks

Jack

[Ransom]

Chris Algar isn't likely to stiff you, if that's what you're asking.

 

You might say there are keys missing-- two on each side. Check the layout to see whether those are keys you can do without.

I suppose the next one up would be a thirty-key Lachenal. *Which* 30-key would depend on which one you find.

[Greg Jowaisas]

Jack,

I have bought numerous instruments from Chris Algar who is a very reliable source for concertinas. Chris generally charges the going rate for his instruments. He is usually very accurate in his descriptions and disclosures.

 

To me, 2000 GBP sounds a bit high for a 26b Lachenal. Check with Chris to make sure that figure is correct and that there are no extenuating circumstances such as a rare instrument or special provenance.

 

Here is a link to a 26b instrument that was listed in concertina.net's Buy and Sell several days ago.

 

http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=11836

 

26b instruments can be a less expensive alternative to 30b concertinas. 90%+ of the normal Irish repertoire can be played on them. A musical approach that uses more chords and bass notes might be more of a problem.

 

Greg

[Bill Crossland]

Or you could consider the instrument for sale on the Buy and Sell forum .....

 

Bill

[zipper12]

650pounds seems very cheap for a concertina like this? Is that a normal price to pay?? I have 2000euro to spend, what is the best lachenal I could get for this price??