lukmanohnz Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 That'd be bluegrass guitar player, though more recently I've been in a mandolin phase. Have loved the sound and music of Celtic/Irish bands for years and decided it is finally time to dive in head first. After 30+ years playing guitar and having acquired a taste for fine instruments I bought a cheap $200 mandolin a few years ago which lasted me about six weeks before upgrading to a $2400 handmade mando that has delighted me ever since and will last me a lifetime. I was ready to buy a Rochelle, but did some research and decided I will skip the cheap starter phase this time around and save the $415. I am lucky enough that I can sell a nice guitar amp to fund a CC Clover or equivalent. Any opinions on the Clover? There is also a used 30b offered here in the forum right now that looks appealing. Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated. And if you have a nice Anglo for sale in the $2K range please do chime in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Taylor Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I can't comment on the Clover, but I recently acquired a Peacock duet which is in the same family/build quality as the Clover so I guess it shares many characteristics. Mine is the base model with a natural finish and the standard bellows. Its tone is very nice and the action is light and even. It feels nice in the hand - if you know what I mean. The reeds are quick to respond and can be played softly - with the exception of the lowest reed which on my box needs a bit more air. That might just need resetting after its recent journey from the UK. The bellows are tight and I don't think that the extra cost Wakker bellows would make much of a difference. Air supply has not been a problem. I am not too fond of the natural finish which is just oiled wood. I don't know what the wood is but it is fairly soft so I think that I will have to be careful not to damage it. I have also been told, by Wim, to keep it from big changes in humidity - which is quite difficult where I live. If I were buying a new Anglo then I would consider paying more for the better finished version of the Clover but then you would be paying about the same as for a Morse Ceilidh which has a good reputation here, and probably a better resale/trade in value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukmanohnz Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Thank you, Don! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewVanitas Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) We've had a scattering of other hybrid makes (Marcus, etc.) go for prices in the $1000-2000 range in the last six months; might want to glance back a few pages and see if any of those haven't sold, or watch for the next one to pop up. (not sure if these are still up for sale) Like this gorgeous Edgley for $2400: http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=16830 Another Edgley SOLD in July: http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=16830 26b Wheatstone €2500: http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=16972 Morse Ceili posted in August by new member who hasn't been heard from: http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=16862 Tedrow 31b for $2300: http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=16937 Edited September 29, 2014 by MatthewVanitas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maki Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Try contacting "Ben", a member here who often has high quality anglos for sale. http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showuser=2560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary B Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Greg Jowaisas restores vintage concertinas. He may have an anglo in your price range. I bought an English concertina from him, and it is in very good condition. He is a member of this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Dudgeon Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 It would indeed be a good idea to contact Greg Jowaisas. He's very easy to work with, can suggest the proper instrument for your needs, and he's an expert restorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukmanohnz Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Just wanted to let everyone know how much I appreciate the warm welcome to your forum. (Then again, it's relatively easy to make friends by walking into a room and waving money around... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bboxm Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Morse Ceili posted in August by new member who hasn't been heard from: http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=16862 This is currently for sale at the Button Box; it will be listed on the website shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukmanohnz Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Hmmmm - the ceili does not appear in the button box online inventory list. Did I miss it? If so, can you please post a link? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Taylor Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Hmmmm - the ceili does not appear in the button box online inventory list. Did I miss it? If so, can you please post a link? Thanks! They make it to order: http://www.buttonbox.com/morse-ceili.html But maybe that is not what you meant. Don. Edited October 4, 2014 by Don Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewVanitas Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) He's waiting for the used one (that a newb tried to sell here but ended up selling to BB) to pop up on BB's used listing. If the price is reasonable, Ceili sounds an awfully good option, plus bird-in-the-hand and all that, and a very easy instrument to re-sell should he change makes later. Edited October 4, 2014 by MatthewVanitas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukmanohnz Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Yup - it's the used one referred to by Matthew that I was looking for. I have looked at all the information on the made-to-order Morse instruments at the BB web site. If I decide to buy a new instrument, I will likely buy the Clover. There's currently one listed as in stock at an accordion dealership in Oakland, CA. I may drive down there to check it out if I can confirm that it's actually there. I must say, shopping for a good used guitar or mandolin is much, much easier than shopping for a quality concertina. Edited October 4, 2014 by lukmanohnz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewVanitas Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Good deal, yeah, I imagine it's just taking BB a few days to pop it up on their site. You can always just drop them a line too asking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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