Alanhsails Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) I have a low-serial number (115) Morse Geordie tenor for sale. This concertina was bought quite a few years ago and the guitarist in my band tried to play it. Her hands just don't "work" with concertina so she gave it to me, probably 7-8 years ago. I'm a woodwind player, and I can use the concertina for about 5 minutes before I cramp up. In other words, this instrument has barely been played and I simply can't use it. I'm going to stick to whistles and clarinet! The bubble wrap is still lying in the carrying case! Seriously, it's in absolutely perfect condition. I can attach pictures to this post if desired. $1900 + shipping. I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area in California.EDIT - some pictures Edited March 9, 2017 by Alanhsails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanhsails Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 ....added some pictures.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikki Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 That might be a Morse Albion, as the Geordie has 45 buttons. I've tried some of these, and I found them to be fast and responsive with a lovely tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayman Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Yes, that's an early Albion (37 key, and possibly pre-dating when the Albion air button was added -- I'm not sure). The first Geordie tenors (45 key, plus air button) didn't come around until some years later, around the late 600s or early 700s serial numbers (and Geordie baritones started in the late 700s). Albions come in treble and baritone range (not tenor); I couldn't tell you which this is offhand. Will (former Morse maker) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanhsails Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) Well, thanks, folks. I'm not a concertina person, so after staring at a bunch of picture at Button Box, figured it was a Geordie. Thanks for correcting me! The pitch is relatively high, so I would assume it's a treble. If anybody wants some sound files, I'm happy to make them, but I can't "play" the thing. I'll just be squeezing it and pushing some buttons.It's clearly a lovely instrument, I would prefer that it go to someone who's going to use it well, and who knows what they're getting. That's why I requested an account here.It's still for sale. If there's no interest by the end of the week, I'll go to Craigslist and Ebay. Edited April 12, 2017 by Alanhsails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikki Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 From your description it sounds like it's a Treble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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