MatthewVanitas Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) I kind of want one of the little Cranes, so that I can have a vintage Duet without spending too much money, and I'm totally fine with its limited capabilities since I do folk stuff vice fancier classical, so I'm accustomed to limited range. I wouldn't be totally opposed to a 42b Crane or 39b Maccann if someone has one handy, either a basic inexpensive one, or if you have a really good quality one but at a decent price due to being the smaller size. Thanks! UPDATE: To quote the famous Duet Concertinas: Choosing a System: A 39-key Maccann or 35-key Crane is seriously limiting, and they are likely to be frustrating learning instruments; they could be of more interest to experienced musicians who want to play a small instrument and delight in coping with its limitations. I figure I'm experienced enough, and I do tend to delight in things... Edited April 4, 2014 by MatthewVanitas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceemonster Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) RE Maccanns--you might check the Hobgoblin uk "secondhand instruments" listings, under "english and duet"....there are a slew of maccanns there in all sizes, some seemed reasonably priced... RE small Crane---i would be money that chris algar has more than one....probly also the case with small maccanns... it is the bigger duets that are both scarcer and pricier... Edited April 5, 2014 by ceemonster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewVanitas Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 RE small Crane---i would be money that chris halgar has more than one....probly also the case with small maccanns... I asked him to keep an eye out for a month back or so, though he had none currently. Apparently they're models he doesn't tend to deal in as much due to low demand; I know we have members here who own Barleycorn 35/39k Duets, but at least some of those are because Algar got them parceled in larger trades and had them sitting about. If he finds one for me, great, but I thought I'd glance around here until such point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aprelias Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Hi Matthew, I have a 46 button MacCann and a 42 button Crane, and both have been overhauled by Greg Jowaisas. Send me a PM for more info. Thanks, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saguaro_squeezer Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Matt, are you still looking? I have a little 35 button Lachenal that's pretty friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choralandfolk Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) I have a 48-button Crabb Crane Duet, ME/MB/SR. It's presently at Buttonbox being inspected and overhauled. I'm considering selling it on. You can email me for details, ahw_adler@hotmail.com. Edited June 5, 2014 by choralandfolk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewVanitas Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 Matt, are you still looking? I have a little 35 button Lachenal that's pretty friendly. Rod, shot you a PM a few days ago, have you seen it yet? Interested in talking shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saguaro_squeezer Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Hi Matt, I'm sorry, I was travelling. I'll review and PM you shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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