Looking For 20B Anglo, Pref G/d

[Mikefule]

It's a bit of a pipe dream: the idea of the simplest Anglo available as a "back to basics" contrast with my Jeffries and Dipper boxes.

 

I'd like to try before I buy, so I'm interested if anyone within reasonable striking distance of Nottingham/Newark has one they may be interested in selling.

 

I have made preliminary enquiries with Barleycorn who currently only have C/Gs in, which may be a bit sqeaky - I'm not sure.

 

Anyone out there who may have one for sale? I'm looking for wooden ends, airtight and in tune, with traditional reeds - so a Lachenal or similar. As I am likely to play it outdoors for the Morris, I imagine steel reeds rather than brass would be a better option.

 

I would also appreciate any advice on the subject.

 

Thanks.

[Dave Weinstein]

My first concertina was a Lachenal G/D 20 button that was tuned from Ab/Eb. I think for a 20 button, you're going to need to find a retuned Ab/Eb to get a G/D.

[seanjohnson]

I have THE concertina for you! The best antique fully refurbished 20 button anglo any where i have ever seen...tivetted action, bushings, new bellows

[seanjohnson]

Oh and it is an antique from prem ier maker...CRAB and it is G/D ( i will double-check though

[Mikefule]

After much careful thought, I went for CG and picked up a nice little Lachenal with new bellows today.

 

10% of the price of my last concertina purchase - and of course, the difference is very clear. Fun though, which is why I bought it.