PaddyLosty Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 In my time playing, I've come across two different 26 button wooden ended Jeffries in C/G. In both cases, the owners loved them, and I was very impressed with the sound. I'm well set for my C/G concertina, but I've been lusting after a Bb/F and an A/E (or Ab/Eb) for quite some time. Has anyone ever come across one of those older 26 button wooden Jeffries boxes in Bb/F? I've never seen one myself, maybe they don't exist. But if they are out there, I will be on the hunt! I've heard of one in Ab/Eb (Greg Jowaisas had one) but wasn't looking at the time. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Ghent Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I have played a Jeffries wooden ended 20 key in Bf/F and also a 26 key one which had been Bf/F but then a nice job had been done of bringing it up to C/G. Both were gorgeous but the 20 key in particular had stunning reeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I have a Jeffries/ Crabb 26 button in B / F# and has a lovely tone. It could be for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddyLosty Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 I have played a Jeffries wooden ended 20 key in Bf/F and also a 26 key one which had been Bf/F but then a nice job had been done of bringing it up to C/G. Both were gorgeous but the 20 key in particular had stunning reeds. So one at least did exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hukins Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I have a Bflat F wooden ended by Charles Junior, i have to say it is a superb instrument, i love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddyLosty Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 Hey Richard Thanks for the reply - is your Bb/F a 26 button? How does it compare to the typical 30 button metal ended model in terms of response and tone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hukins Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Hello, sorry to take so long to reply, Yes a 26 Bflat F, it was made at 12 Aldershot Rd, by Charles Jnr, so mid 1920s i imagine, Hobgoblin in Bath had it, i had always thought they were bought in these wooden ended ones, but much to my surprise it is a superb machine, i find the button spacing a bit different to my my others, but the tone is superb, when Theo had a 26 button CG for sale a year or so ago i was so tempted, i don't have a metal ended Jeffries so can't compare, would love one, but they cost more than my house did many years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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