fuzzy Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I'm finally ready to upgrade from my Bastari and have decided what I want: a 56 metal button, wood ended, Wheatstone Aeola tenor-treble-riveted action, brass reed pans, A=440, preferably from the period 1910-1930 or so. Playability and tone more important than appearance. Any leads/help on this project greatly appreciated. I'm monitoring online the Button Box, Concertina Connection, Hobgoblin UK and Barleycorn Concertinas. Any others out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Stout Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Any others out there? Elderly Instruments has been known to have the occasional good concertina. What you are specifying is very high end. It may take a while to find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelly0312 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 yeah, fuzzy; I feel your pain. You could be laying in the weeds watching and looking for upwards of 6 months to a year. Hopefully the wait will be rewarded with an excellent "slopped into" story that no one could possilby believe! Be patient. Don't grind your teeth to nubs in the meantime. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cboody Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I'm finally ready to upgrade from my Bastari and have decided what I want: a 56 metal button, wood ended, Wheatstone Aeola tenor-treble-riveted action, brass reed pans, A=440, preferably from the period 1910-1930 or so. Playability and tone more important than appearance. Any leads/help on this project greatly appreciated. I'm monitoring online the Button Box, Concertina Connection, Hobgoblin UK and Barleycorn Concertinas. Any others out there? Pardon my lack of knowledge here. Is the request for brass reed pans or for brass reeds? I suspect brass reeded Aeolas must be rare birds indeed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I'm finally ready to upgrade from my Bastari and have decided what I want: a 56 metal button, wood ended, Wheatstone Aeola tenor-treble-riveted action, brass reed pans... Pardon my lack of knowledge here. Is the request for brass reed pans or for brass reeds? I suspect brass reeded Aeolas must be rare birds indeed... I'm pretty sure that what fuzzy meant is brass frames for the individual reeds, not the "pans" which hold all the reeds in their frames. As for Aeolas with brass reed tongues, there have been a few. They were specially made, apparently using an especially high quality brass, for use in humid tropical environments where steel reeds might be expected to rust easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) I'm finally ready to upgrade from my Bastari and have decided what I want: a 56 metal button, wood ended, Wheatstone Aeola tenor-treble-riveted action, brass reed pans... Pardon my lack of knowledge here. Is the request for brass reed pans or for brass reeds? I suspect brass reeded Aeolas must be rare birds indeed... I'm pretty sure that what fuzzy meant is brass frames for the individual reeds, not the "pans" which hold all the reeds in their frames. As for Aeolas with brass reed tongues, there have been a few. They were specially made, apparently using an especially high quality brass, for use in humid tropical environments where steel reeds might be expected to rust easily. The TT in my avatar has brass reeds - lovely warm sound for song accompaniment, and punchy enough for jamming. Edited May 7, 2012 by SteveS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 PM sent; check your Profile - Messenger - My conversations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Read Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I know of a beauty up here i Ontario. PM me. (not mine btw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 Really interested, but I can't figure out the PM system... Email ok? polacheckdavid@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I'm monitoring online the Button Box, Concertina Connection, Hobgoblin UK and Barleycorn Concertinas. Any others out there? I have one Aeola TT, and shortly to add another at The Box Place in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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