I Will Be Putting This 80 Buttons Maccann Duet On Ebay This Afternoon

[Bob Tedrow]

No reserve auction. An extremely nice concertina in original and unrestored condition.

 

warmest regards,

 

Bob Tedrow

 

 

brief YouTube video of above: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqujMcxBPpU

Edited September 14, 2014 by Bob Tedrow

[JimLucas]

No reserve auction. An extremely nice concertina in original and unrestored condition.

 

Serial number?

 

Current condition?

 

Interior photos?

[Bob Tedrow]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1924-80-Button-Maccann-Duet-Concertina-/301314263042?

[wayman]

"This listing (301314263042) has been removed, or this item is not available" ... and searching for maccann concertina doesn't turn it up, either.

[Bob Tedrow]

auction starts this evening. Here are some shots under the hood. Very clean, no cracks in soundboard or action board. valves lay flat for the the most part. no rust, detritus or bugs.

[conzertino]

I don't think that it is a very good idea to start such a valuable instrument at 1$. I always look at concertinas "highest price first";-)

 

So I helped to bring her up a bit

[Bob Tedrow]

Though a no reserve auction is perhaps perilous for the the seller, I think it more engaging.

[conzertino]

It is a beautiful instrument. I noticed that similar to bandoneons the bass-side has a more closed fretwork then the treble-side to help a balanced sound. First time I have seen that on a concertina! Pity, I don't play McCann....

 

I hope that it will find a good home!

[Bob Tedrow]

I am certain it will go to a good home. From the looks of things, at a modest price as well!

[Daniel Hersh]

I am certain it will go to a good home. From the looks of things, at a modest price as well!

 

At $1885, I would agree....

[Bob Tedrow]

Do you suppose this is a statement on the general attraction of the Maccann System, this particular concertina......or me?

[conzertino]

Both you and the instrument would have deserved a better price! It should have gone to a collector - for most players it would just be too big.

 

There is a 68 key Aeola at auction here soon. http://www.yeovilauctionrooms.com/ That one might fetch more - especially as there is talk about converting those ones to Hayden!?

[ceemonster]

[[[Do you suppose this is a statement on the general attraction of the Maccann System, this particular concertina......or me?]]

 

the houn' dog didn't come with it, and this is the result....

 

 

seriously....maccanns are not moving much at present. the hobgoblin uk secondhand duet/english listings have a slew of them, and they don't appear to be going anywhere....

 

also, the huge duets, while splendid, magnifique, etc., have a limited market. the BB currently has a huge maccann aeola, 72b, about 6 1/2-something pounds, priced slightly double what yours went for, but presumably restored. there is a video with the listing....curious to see if/how long before, it goes.

 

http://www.buttonbox.com/concertinas-in-stock.html#english

 

..i think you did about on the money for unrestored.....

Edited September 23, 2014 by ceemonster

[JimLucas]

I noticed that similar to bandoneons the bass-side has a more closed fretwork then the treble-side to help a balanced sound. First time I have seen that on a concertina!

 

My 80b (ebony) Maccann has the same. My suspicion is that it's not uncommon, maybe even standard on the biggies.

 

And I notice also reduced fretwork where the lower notes are located, a common -- though far from universal -- practice, especially on English and duet Aeolas.