Stephen Chambers Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Meet my present squeeze, a No.6 (best hexagonal) "Special" from September 21st 1910, listed in the ledger as a No.6, Black, Gilt Fittings, Special: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James McBee Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 I've been meaning to share for a while, but haven't found the time to take any decent pictures. But, I suppose, a few cell phone snaps will do. Kensington concertina, and the Kensington perched atop a two octave Harry Geuns basse aux pieds (or foot bass, if you prefer) inherited from my late father. I can't say that I am close to being able to play the two together, though I find the latter can be used as a sort of intermittent drone on 'Bonaparte's Retreat' to relatively pleasing effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunks Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 A handsome pair! I've been looking for a basse aux pied like forever. maybe someday....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Albea Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Hayden (wiki) Peacock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanc Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 My new 22 with my ac norman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isel Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 My Holden Hayden. Detailed info can be found in Alex's blog. Every time I play I unconsciously think how gratefull I do feel to @inventor for developping the Hayden system. Well It is due time to say thank you Mr Hayden for that wonderful gift🙂. I enjoy that sooo much!! Isra 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddyLosty Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 On 11/29/2020 at 3:16 PM, Isel said: My Holden Hayden. Detailed info can be found in Alex's blog. Every time I play I unconsciously think how gratefull I do feel to @inventor for developping the Hayden system. Well It is due time to say thank you Mr Hayden for that wonderful gift🙂. I enjoy that sooo much!! Isra I enjoyed watching your instrument being built on Alex's page. A lot of work went into it! Here is my new Dipper. Hard to describe how happy I am with it. I guess the best way to describe it is that it plays and sounds as good as it looks.  3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isel Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 On 12/19/2020 at 6:30 PM, Pgidley said: Here is my new Dipper WoW, congratulations!! Such a Christmas gift!!!☺️. I wish you enjoy that beauty. Isra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 My new Wakker Parnassus Tenor-Treble. One mod is I substituted the D#3 for a Bb2 on the left side. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Middleton-Metcalfe Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 On 12/19/2020 at 5:30 PM, Pgidley said: I enjoyed watching your instrument being built on Alex's page. A lot of work went into it! Here is my new Dipper. Hard to describe how happy I am with it. I guess the best way to describe it is that it plays and sounds as good as it looks.  special 2 degree taper reeds by Colin Dipper, that sounds interesting. Those Dippers are ever so good with their innovations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Harrison Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I'd be interested to know why/what is the significance of the 2 degree taper ? Thanks Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Wooff Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, SteveS said: My new Wakker Parnassus Tenor-Treble. One mod is I substituted the D#3 for a Bb2 on the left side. Interesting ! Is that a wrist strap bracket just disappearing out of view on the left ? I think many people would like to see a review of your new Parnassus TT... if you would oblige . Edited December 21, 2020 by Geoff Wooff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddyLosty Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 33 minutes ago, Robin Harrison said: I'd be interested to know why/what is the significance of the 2 degree taper ? Thanks Robin Hey Robin From Colin's explanation, the tapered reeds bring some of the upper partials under control and contribute a bit more sweetness to the tone. The main intent in going with the tapered reeds vs parallel was to provide more control over dynamic range. All of these seem to be at the expense of volume, but from my comparisons, the instrument can be louder than both of my Jeffries (both bone button, so not the loudest Jeffs), so maybe its more a loss in initial attack of the note rather than total dB. Either way I think it was a great decision, as I can find no fault in the tone or playability whatsoever. As it plays in the tone is changing quite a bit already, and its picking up more of a growl in the low range than it had initially, so I expect it will continue to change over time. I've only played a small number of other Dippers very briefly, so its difficult to make a direct comparison. Hopefully in the not distant future I'll be able to travel to Southern Ontario, it would be great to get together with yourself, Bill and Paul, and share a few tunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Haywood Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) This is my Lachenal prototype ‘New model’ with raised metal ends and 5 fold bellows. Believed to be the first of its type. Very nice clear sound and very responsive. I’d love a Wheatstone when I can afford it. I took up concertina as I was unable to carry on playing my fiddle due to surgery on nerves in my elbow. Edited December 28, 2020 by Stephen Haywood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Hi Mike (if you see this) You have an impressive group of "tortoise" shell instruments. Do they all share any particular quality of sound, playability or anything that distinguishes them, rather than just being beautiful and exotic (and unfortunate for the tortoises)? Thanks, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred v Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Hi. I'm new to the group but I've been playing Irish music on the English concertina for about 20+ years. I have a 36 button Wheatstone that is a great player against fiddles. I really love the wrist straps since I work the bellows like a fiddle bow. I found my number on the build ledger 33011 and have some questions. http://www.horniman.info/DKNSARC/SD02/PAGES/D2P1310S.HTM Can anyone tell me what the NP and K.V.W.S items mean? Fred V Pensacola Fl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddyLosty Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 NP: Nickle Plated KVWS: Key Valve and Wrist Strap (which are present still, nice) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Acott Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 On 1/11/2021 at 7:04 PM, richard said: Hi Mike (if you see this) You have an impressive group of "tortoise" shell instruments. Do they all share any particular quality of sound, playability or anything that distinguishes them, rather than just being beautiful and exotic (and unfortunate for the tortoises)? Thanks, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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