Ed Stander Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Barnert Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Stander Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Dave: Have you ever listened to Peiking Opera? She loves the stuff. 'Nuff said... Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Stander Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hey - Doesn't anyone else out there like Peiking opera? Sounds great on the concertina! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 This instrument is the Hiroshima of the canine and feline population! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SqueezeCat Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Very pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Stander Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Actually, my cat likes it. The dog, on the other hand, doesn't like the cat. E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Molkentin Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Stander Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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