What Was I Thinking?

[Ed Stander]

I purchased this instrument on a certain auction site some time ago. I don't know why i purchased it - I don't play anglo concertina. Despite this, I sent it out to Wim Wakker for repairs - who did an excellent job cleaning, polishing, repairing, and tuning it.

Despite the fact that I really don't play anglo concertina, this turned out to be a fun purchase. It is a piccolo (or soprano, if you prefer) aeola of recent vintage (s/n 54846) and plays in D/A 1 octave higher than a normal instrument - it really stands out in a crowd. 40 buttons + air. Purchase and repairs together cost me $2500.00, which is what I would like for the instrument (+ shipping). The reeds are steel with aluminum frames for the low notes, and steel with brass frames for the highs. Overall - it sounds like a metal ended instrument, despite having beautifully cut wood ends.

Should you have any questions, let me know, and I'll do my best to answer. Best - Ed

Edited February 22, 2014 by Ed Stander

[David Barnert]

I don't know why i purchased it - I don't play anglo concertina.

 

By now, everyone on concertina.net knows why you purchased it, Ed. To annoy your wife.

[Ed Stander]

Dave:

Have you ever listened to Peiking Opera? She loves the stuff.

'Nuff said...

Ed.

[Ed Stander]

Hey - Doesn't anyone else out there like Peiking opera? Sounds great on the concertina!

[Azalin]

This instrument is the Hiroshima of the canine and feline population!

[SqueezeCat]

Very pretty!

[Ed Stander]

Actually, my cat likes it. The dog, on the other hand, doesn't like the cat. E.

[Wolf Molkentin]

Very entertaining at least, Ed!

 

I might choose to buy it just to annoy the cat who is dumping on me all the time..., but my wife prefers buying a dog which would bother her to some greater extent I'd guess....

Edited February 28, 2014 by blue eyed sailor

[Ed Stander]

No interest? It actually does sound really nice, and is very reasonably priced...

I'll even cover shipping, provided its not too much.

Best - Ed