Oh No... Not Another Dipper Co Clare For Sale

[David Levine]

I am selling a Colin Dipper, Co Clare model, 31 button Anglo C/G concertina. It has metal ends and plays with a very bright, forceful sound. It measures 5 5/8” across the flats. The slightly smaller size makes it feel great to hold and to play. It is very responsive and is not a concertina for the timid.

 

It is about 12 years old. I bought it from Wally Carroll a year ago. I love the instrument but I have other pressing needs. It is a Jeffries layout with the very worthwhile F# press on the right accidental row (in place of one of the C# buttons). This makes an otherwise difficult E-F#-G triplet easy to accomplish. The right hand F# press makes the Dipper a joy when playing otherwise challenging tunes that call for an F# press. My understanding is that Colin uses this feature on his Cotswold models as well as when it is specifically ordered.

 

The concertina comes in a custom-made, fitted Dipper case, enclosed by a sheepskin-lined waterproof Cavallaro zippered case-cover (over $100). The Dipper case is like new, beautifully made and lined, and is worth the extra protection. In addition to being custom-made for this concertina, the case has a secret trap-door compartment in the bottom of the case. I won’t post a picture of this feature because then it wouldn’t be a secret.

 

At the time Wally estimated its value at at well over $7,000, not including the case. I am asking for $7,800 including shipping in the USA. I have enjoyed playing this and I am reluctant to sell it but events dictate otherwise.

 

Edited November 19, 2017 by David Levine

[alex_holden]

Looks lovely. I think the photos of the ends are mirrored.

[David Levine]

Thanks. The ends are reflecting the grey skies of New Hampshire.

[wayman]

I think Alex means the images appear to be flipped horizontally - unless for some reason the instrument's only thumb button is on the left, which seems most improbable.

 

I'm guessing the two pictures of the left reedpan are rotated 180 degrees?

[David Levine]

Yes, you're both right. I see that now. Don't know why that happened.

 

^{_{And it has been sold. Thanks for the interest.}}

Edited November 21, 2017 by David Levine