Ollie Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Hello all, I'm looking to sell my Maccann duet, as I've fallen hopelessly in love with another one! The instrument is a 1925 (I haven't got it to hand at the moment, and can't remember the serial number) metal ended 64 key Maccann. The ledgers describe it as a model 39, but it's a little larger than other model 39s that I've seen. I'm pretty sure it was a custom job, as it not only has 64 (down to F bellow middle C, rather than G) keys, but also comes with an extra set of reed pans that are tuned a semi-tone higher than standard. It's got a good, bright, strident tone, and cuts through a session well. However, it does need some work doing to it. There are some obviously out of tune notes, but and a few that need a spot tune. Also, one of the end bolts has snapped in the hole, so that will need removing, and replacing. It's cosmetically a little rough (a previous owner decided to scratch their postcode into both ends...), and I've undone some of the bodge jobs that had been done previously, but it's a great instrument from Wheatstone's golden period, it just needs some TLC. I'm looking for a reasonably quick sale, so I'm looking for £1800 ono. This factors in the repair work that needs doing, as I think the instrument would be worth around £2250 when done up. I've attached a few pictures, and two sound files of me playing it badly! https://soundcloud.com/olliekingbox/haste-to-the-wedding https://soundcloud.com/olliekingbox/jacobs_well I'm based in Sheffield, if anyone would like to give it a go. Best, Ollie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicx66 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 The extra reed pans are fantastic!! What a beauty!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John A Barlow Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Hi,very interested in your duet,have you a number where I can reach you,? Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 Hi,very interested in your duet,have you a number where I can reach you,? Regards John Hi John, I've sent you a private message. Best, Ollie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 This instrument is still for sale. I am looking for a quick sale, so I'm open to sensible offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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