In praise of Carroll concertinas

[chrisstevens]

Got my new concertina by Wally Carroll a few weeks ago, and it is one absolutely fabulous instrument. Every bit as good as (dare I say superior to) other handmade concertinas out there (i.e. Dipper, Suttner, etc.) Lovely tone, volume, fast action, creative engineering. Well done Wally!

 

Here's a video clip:

 

http://www.vimeo.com/17393425

Edited December 2, 2010 by chrisstevens

[david_boveri]

well played! i love the smaller models that carroll concertinas makes. the first time i played one, i almost put myself on the list again! best of luck with your new concertina,

[David Levine]

Gorgeous playing. Thanks for posting. I'm selling Wally Carroll #23, which is also a beautiful concertina. Carrolls sound very much like vintage Wheatstones. They have great volume and clarity. They also have a sweetness that Jeffries often lack, without the screech that some antique Jeffries seem to have.

[michael sam wild]

Nice instrument and playing. That web site looks useful for video.

 

Are the reeds hand made or accordion reeds? It has a great sound.

[chrisstevens]

Michael - handmade, in house.

 

Nice instrument and playing. That web site looks useful for video.

 

Are the reeds hand made or accordion reeds? It has a great sound.

Edited December 2, 2010 by chrisstevens

[Michael Eskin]

I agree, I wouldn't trade my Carroll for any other instrument.