Long Haired David Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) I know that it is very cheap but I wondered if anyone knew what make it was? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Black-DM-Concertina-and-case-ANGLO-SYSTEM-/130501263139?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Keyboard_RL&hash=item1e627b3f23 David Edited April 1, 2011 by Long Haired David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 El Cheapo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Haired David Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?app=forums&module=post§ion=post&do=reply_post&f=5&t=12667&qpid=123776#El Cheapo! I know that but it may be better than the blue and yellow Gremlin that I have where the right hand reeds keep falling off inside and the top notes sound like someone whispering. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 The combination of very low price and no brand name are not encouraging. The very cheap concertinas tend to suffer from sticking buttons, and poor reed quality. The seller is in Suffolk, so you might be able to visit and try for yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Hersh Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) I know that it is very cheap but I wondered if anyone knew what make it was? http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=item1e627b3f23 David Looks like what we usually call "cheap Chinese". It's my impression that if you order enough of them they'll mark them with your brand name - I don't think they really have their own brand. You can see several varieties on a Chinese wholesale site here. I have heard that the instruments pictured come from three different factories. You may find one that works more or less ok, but don't count on it to last at all long. Your odds are much better if you save up your money and buy a Rochelle. Edited April 1, 2011 by Daniel Hersh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglo-Irishman Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Nice case, for the price! Cheers, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I know that it is very cheap but I wondered if anyone knew what make it was? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Black-DM-Concertina-and-case-ANGLO-SYSTEM-/130501263139?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Keyboard_RL&hash=item1e627b3f23 Could the case be worth more than the concertina? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Haired David Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 The combination of very low price and no brand name are not encouraging. The very cheap concertinas tend to suffer from sticking buttons, and poor reed quality. The seller is in Suffolk, so you might be able to visit and try for yourself? I have asked him if I can go up and try it. I am on a fixed pension so don't have a lot to spend. Plus, I have no interest in any public performance other than Melodeons and More so I am looking for something to replace my current 20 key anglo - preferably with 30 keys. All I am going to do is sit in my living room and enjoy myself. I have my eye on a 2nd hand Rochelle so I will get that in preference. This would be 2nd choice and probably would be no better than I have except it ain't blue and yellow and has 30 keys! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanna Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) Could the case be worth more than the concertina? It could be that the shipping costs are worth more than the concertina. And it is offered with free shipping! Perhaps the seller miss typed "This is a beautiful instrument worth very much more than the asking price." Doesn't she mean ...worth very much LESS than the asking price...? To be fair, it could be used as a prop in a stage play Edited April 1, 2011 by Flanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Could the case be worth more than the concertina? That might well be the case Jim! I once got one of these as a sample off the manufacturer, and the left hand reedblocks were the wrong way up - so that the low reeds were where you should get the high ones, and vice versa. Needless to say, I didn't order any... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean M Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I bought one of those. I got it for the case and spare parts for my Rochelle which is similiar in size. The Rochelle plays a little nicer and has realy great support from the dealer (ButtonBox) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolmbebb Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) There is a Rochelle on ebay for not a lot more. Having just checked - there are TWO used Rochelles on ebay. So unless you have your heart set on the hard case, one of those might be worth getting. Edited April 1, 2011 by malcolmbebb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Haired David Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 There is a Rochelle on ebay for not a lot more. Having just checked - there are TWO used Rochelles on ebay. So unless you have your heart set on the hard case, one of those might be worth getting. Don't worry - have my eye on both of those. The cheaper one is a Gen. I whilst the second is a Gen II but it will be interesting to see where the Gen II bifding goes although there were no bidders the last time I looked. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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