Constant Screamer Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I bumped in to a friend of mine on Sunday who said "I'll be coming by your house this week because I found a concertina in my house...it was left by this guy who skipped town, since you play, you can have it" She described it as "red, with white buttons and it seems to play a chord on each button." So friends....what on earth is this thing??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdms Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Does your friend know the difference between a concertina and a button accordion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanna Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Maybe the "chord" is two reeds tuned in octaves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constant Screamer Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 My friend only knows that a "concertina" goes "in and out". I've tried to explain the "Anglo" "English" workings, but I don't think she's fluent enough to explain what she found. She said it was in "a nice box" and looks to be in perfect conditon, although she didn't "press all of the buttons." Hey, I figure whatever this is....it's FREE and if it's playable...should be a bit of fun! Other guesses are most welcome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kautilya Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 My friend only knows that a "concertina" goes "in and out". I've tried to explain the "Anglo" "English" workings, but I don't think she's fluent enough to explain what she found. She said it was in "a nice box" and looks to be in perfect conditon, although she didn't "press all of the buttons." Hey, I figure whatever this is....it's FREE and if it's playable...should be a bit of fun! Other guesses are most welcome!!! Is she called Charlotte? I reckon it's this ...... with a spongey bellows, smelling of alcohol from some musicians' dive and it goes up to your mouth and down to your tum! And of course it also goes in before it comes out..... http://tinyurl.com/n4j7oe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lester Bailey Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I would guess one of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanne Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Free and playable sounds nice:) It sounds like she's describes a Hohner type of melodeon though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill N Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 If I was a betting man, I would guess it's a double reeded (octave tuned) 20 button German concertina- maybe a Scholer- in beautiful mother-of-toilet-seat red perloid. Let us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglo-Irishman Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 If I was a betting man, I would guess it's a double reeded (octave tuned) 20 button German concertina- maybe a Scholer- in beautiful mother-of-toilet-seat red perloid. Let us know! I'd put my bet on that type as well! Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Molkentin Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 If I was a betting man, I would guess it's a double reeded (octave tuned) 20 button German concertina- maybe a Scholer- in beautiful mother-of-toilet-seat red perloid. Let us know! I'd put my bet on that type as well! Cheers, John Same as me... or more likely: octave detuned But, Lester, cool video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Levine Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I think it's a radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constant Screamer Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 I think it's a radio. David...if it IS a radio at least I'll be able to play it! I'm hoping she brings it by tonight.... I will most certainly post the findings....good, bad, ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Molkentin Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'm hoping she brings it by tonight....I will most certainly post the findings....good, bad, ugly. What happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constant Screamer Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Mystery box turns out to be a "Made In Italy" (hmmmmmm) 12 fold / 20 key Anglo with red faux mother of pearl ends, and plastic imitation ivory buttons (2 missing, several are loose fitting). The tone isn't half bad, IF you can manage the push & pull. I can best describe it as like pulling taffy...which is probably easier. My Aussie Terrier, who sometimes will join in with my English, went wild!!! Howling like a wild Dingo the moment I sent air across the reeds. I mean he HATES this thing!!! So as a test I got my English out along with the Anglo...not a peep out of him with the English and instant howling again with the Anglo. I did the right thing and thanked my friend as though they gave me the golden ticket to Wonka's factory....I just hope they never ask to hear me play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill N Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Mystery box turns out to be a "Made In Italy" (hmmmmmm) 12 fold / 20 key Anglo with red faux mother of pearl ends, and plastic imitation ivory buttons (2 missing, several are loose fitting). The tone isn't half bad, IF you can manage the push & pull. Is it double reeded, and can the tuning be determined? inquiring minds want to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constant Screamer Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Duh! Sorry forgot some critical info. 1. Nope...not double reeded 2. G/D 3. My dog still hates it. Even if I could pull it wide open...with it's 12 folds, I need the wing span of a pterodactyl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolmbebb Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Even if I could pull it wide open...with it's 12 folds, I need the wing span of a pterodactyl! Obviously a learner's box. Designed to stretch your abilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Molkentin Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Obviously a learner's box. Designed to stretch your abilities. We might preferably say, expand your abilities... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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