Konzertina-123 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Building of it began in February 2012, finished the 12th of May, the ends are 8cm x 8cm, it plays one diatonic octave, unisonoric, my goal was to make my own miniature English, it is the first free-reed instrument I build (after many restorations) Tthe ends are of oakwood and cherry-wood, leather comes from Mr. Alois Blüml, organette builder from Grassau, Bavaria (who makes great instruments, by the way), and brass buttons and action from a Lachenal, generously provided to me by a forum user, conzertino (thank you again !!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanna Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 How cute! Any plans to make a video of it in action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konzertina-123 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Perhaps, in the coming few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Dunk Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) Impressive as a first project! Does it have concertina reeds too? Pete Edit: typo! Edited May 18, 2012 by tallship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konzertina-123 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 The reeds are from a completely destroyed double-reeded Intona organette. They are made of steel, not as delicate as concertina reeds but good sounding, they "eat" less air than standard new accordion reeds, and they are fairly small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Crabb Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Many talk about buliding an instrument so always nice to see an actual result. Well done, Geoffrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikefule Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konzertina-123 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 Many talk about buliding an instrument so always nice to see an actual result. Well done, Geoffrey Thank you very much. I am honoured by your comment, coming from someone who has such a great experience with miniature (and not only) concertinas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbeta Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Many talk about buliding an instrument so always nice to see an actual result. Well done, Geoffrey Thank you very much. I am honoured by your comment, coming from someone who has such a great experience with miniature (and not only) concertinas. Really nice, maybe is to soon but have you ever thought to make a hexagonal one?, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konzertina-123 Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Really nice, maybe is to soon but have you ever thought to make a hexagonal one?, Thank you. In fact my first project was to make it hexagonal, but it was too difficult for a first instrument. Perhaps the next one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael sam wild Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) Nice, I'd like a small anglo for my grandaughter so that's inspiring. Can we clarify the jargon. Diatonic and unisonic. They can mean different things in England Edited May 24, 2012 by michael sam wild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konzertina-123 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 Diatonic, I mean without the accidentals. Unisonoric : when a key produces the same sound pulling and pushing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael sam wild Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 (edited) Thanks , in England diatonic is often used wrongly for bisonoric because most diatonic accordions and concertinas play different notes on the push or pull on that button. I'm sure a small bisonoric (Anglo) would be quite possible for a child . Adult concertinas are just too big and heavy. there are small Chinese kids' accordions which are good but not concertinas unfortunately Edited May 25, 2012 by michael sam wild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Crabb Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I'm sure a small bisonoric (Anglo) would be quite possible for a child . Adult concertinas are just too big and heavy. there are small Chinese kids' accordions which are good but not concertinas unfortunately Hi Mike, Anthony James makes mini Anglos see here Geoffrey PS Couldn't send PM. Is your i/c message box full? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Drinkwater Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I'm sure a small bisonoric (Anglo) would be quite possible for a child . Adult concertinas are just too big and heavy. there are small Chinese kids' accordions which are good but not concertinas unfortunately Hi Mike, Anthony James makes mini Anglos see here Geoffrey PS Couldn't send PM. Is your i/c message box full? There's one for sale on Ebay, right now, here. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Dunk Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Thanks , in England diatonic is often used wrongly for bisonoric because most diatonic accordions and concertinas play different notes on the push or pull on that button. There seems to be some misunderstanding regarding terminology here! Bisonoric = Different note push/pull Unisoric = Same note push/pull Chromatic = capable of being played in any key Diatonic = tuned to one or more particular key(s) A twenty button anglo and a D/G melodeon (diatonic button accordion) are therefore bisonoric diatonic instuments, whereas a thirty button anglo and a B/C/C# melodeon are (in theory) fully chromatic bisonoric instruments. English/Duet concertinas and CBA are examples of fully chromatic unisoric button boxes. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konzertina-123 Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 Whereas the Russian "Garmoshka" is unisonoric and diatonic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Dunk Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Whereas the Russian "Garmoshka" is unisonoric and diatonic... Ah, thank you! I keep seeing the occasional Garmoshka on ebay and they generally sell at quite low prices. Now I know what one is I might just be tempted to try and pick one up to have a mess around with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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