wim wakker Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 We just received the first shipment of the new Rochelle. The 2nd edition Rochelle has Italian Cagnoni reeds, which improves both balance and the quality of sound. Because of the higher quality reeds, we did need to increase the price slightly, but we think it is worth it. The new Rochelle should be available from our dealers later this week. Wim Wakker Concertina Connection Inc. Wakker Concertinas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Day Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 These sound like a good upgrade.I love the sound of the Italian reeds. Good luck with this launch. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 We just received the first shipment of the new Rochelle. The 2nd edition Rochelle has Italian Cagnoni reeds, which improves both balance and the quality of sound. Looking forward to receiving my first shipment soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Painter Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Any chance you could post audio files with the difference in the sound of the reeds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Delightful! Are similar upgrades planned for your other entry-level instruments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_boveri Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 congrats on helping the concertina world move forward yet again! it's always nice for people to have an instrument to try out, never mind be able to trade in for an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wim wakker Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 [quot e name=Ransom' timestamp='1295367397' post='120846] Are similar upgrades planned for your other entry-level instruments? To be honest, I am not sure yet. In general, reed frames with 2 reeds of the same pitch are of better quality than the ones with 2 different pitches (anglo accordion reeds). We felt that the difference with the Cagnoni reeds for the Rochelle was significant enough to justify the change and price increase. The difference between the standard reeds we use in the Jackie/Jack and Elise and Italian made reeds is less obvious. I am not sure yet if it would justify the necessary price increase. Our goal for our entry level instruments is the best possible instrument for the lowest possible price. If we decide to also change the reeds in the Jackie/Jack and Elise, it will take months before they’ll be available. The Rochelle change took almost 6 months. Wim Wakker Concertina Connection Inc. Wakker Concertinas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolmbebb Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 So what reeds are used in the original Rochelle? And could one upgrade a Rochelle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayhomewood Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Good luck with these, and my thanks too for helping make these instruments accessible to those of us who do not have pots of money to splash out! : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wim wakker Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 So what reeds are used in the original Rochelle? And could one upgrade a Rochelle? I assume you mean replacing the reeds in a 1st edition rochelle with the cagnoni reeds... It won’t work. The dimensions of the Cagnoni reeds are different. You also need to replace the reed blocks. Wim Wakker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 So what reeds are used in the original Rochelle? And could one upgrade a Rochelle? I assume you mean replacing the reeds in a 1st edition rochelle with the cagnoni reeds... It won't work. The dimensions of the Cagnoni reeds are different. You also need to replace the reed blocks. Wim Wakker And does the Rochelle trade in / upgrade program also include an upgrade from a 1st edition to a 2nd edition Rochelle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wim wakker Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 So what reeds are used in the original Rochelle? And could one upgrade a Rochelle? I assume you mean replacing the reeds in a 1st edition rochelle with the cagnoni reeds... It won't work. The dimensions of the Cagnoni reeds are different. You also need to replace the reed blocks. Wim Wakker And does the Rochelle trade in / upgrade program also include an upgrade from a 1st edition to a 2nd edition Rochelle? Upgrading is going to a higher class instrument ( e.g. Clover, Wakker models, etc.), not the same entry level class. Wim Wakker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolmbebb Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 So who distributes the mid-range models in the UK? Ta Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wim wakker Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 So who distributes the mid-range models in the UK? Ta Malcolm see our dealers list at http://www.concertinaconnection.com/clover%20dealers.htm Wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) Looking forward to receiving my first shipment soon... STOP PRESS: 2nd edition Rochelles now on sale in Ireland! They're in stock at McNeill's Music Shop, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare. And very nice they are too... Edited link Edited February 9, 2011 by Stephen Chambers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolmbebb Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) This link might work better: http://www.facebook.com/pages/McNeills-Music-Shop-late-of-140-Capel-Street-Dublin-1/182400482469?ref=mf Original link now fixed - see above. Edited February 9, 2011 by malcolmbee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 This link might work better: http://www.facebook.com/pages/McNeills-Music-Shop-late-of-140-Capel-Street-Dublin-1/182400482469?ref=mf Thanks Malcolm, the forum software seems to have stuck an extra http:// into my original link, which I've now corrected... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffwright Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Have you got round to G/D models in the new edition yet, Wim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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