SOLD: 2 Lachenals - 55b Maccann and 48b Crane

[saguaro_squeezer]

I have 2 Lachenal concertinas that are now surplus to my needs that I'd like to offer.  They are good for beginner/intermediate players and priced so that they don't put a huge strain on you wallet.

 

55 button Maccann, SN 2046 c1900 (per Dowrite).  Steel reeds, rosewood ends, 6-fold bellows, baffels, wind key.  Recently gone through.  Concert pitch, plays well but could stand a touch tuning.  Comes with a padded gig bag and original wooden case and straps.  $1100.

 

48 button Crane, SN 3008 c1911(per Dowrite).  Steel reeds, rosewood ends, 6-fold bellows.  Recently gone through.  Concert pitch, plays well, sweet tone.  Comes with a padded gig bag.  $1100.

 

Both of these are good solid examples of Lachenals.  They are redundant to my Crabbs and so I'd rather pass them on to a player looking for a good, reasonably-priced instrument.

 

Buyer pays packing and shipping.
 

Edited September 17, 2019 by saguaro_squeezer

[dirishfluter]

Hi - I'm a newbie concertina player but I've been playing irish trad for about 12 years now (mostly pipes flute and whistles) and recently added concertina to my music addiction.  : ) 

 

I am not very knowledgeable about concertinas, but Greg J. restored an antique (1900) 20 button Lachenal for me last year, and now I have progressed to the point where I am looking around for an upgrade. I love the Lachenal sound - my little box has steel reeds and is quite soulful, so your instruments interest me. I don't know a McMann from a Crane so I have no idea which one would suit me better?

 

My 20 button is C/G has what I suppose is "standard" button layout for C/G concertinas - so I'd like to keep with a button system that builds on what I already know. With that in mind I am not interested in a Duet system instrument. Can you advise which of your instruments would be a good fit for what I need. I am curious to know how a Crane differs from a McMann.

 

Guess I should also say that I'm a player who gravitates to pure-drop trad, but I'm looking an instrument that I can also play other genres of music on. 

 

Kind Regards,

 

Chris Deis (Indianapolis)

[saguaro_squeezer]

Hi Chris, these are both Duet system instruments.  The main difference between them and your Anglo is the note being the same on the push and pull.  Does that really rule them out?

[dirishfluter]

Thanks for the good info. I will keep them in mind in case my feelings change about duet system. They are lovely instruments. 

[saguaro_squeezer]

Both of these concertinas now have new homes!  Donation on its way to c.net!