"standard bellows" vs. "wakker bellows" on English concertina

[Jürgen]

Does anybody have experience with "standard bellows" vs. "wakker bellows" on an English Concertina? I know about the difference in theory but have no chance to try it out (in Germany it's hard to find concertinas).

 

I got a special offer for an unused Rose with standard bellows. It is $800 less than what I would need to pay here for a Rose with wakker bellows. My budget is limited, so the reduced price is very welcome. But if the wakker bellows make such a tremendous difference I could also safe a bit longer...

 

Any experience or recommendations?

 

Thanks

 

Jürgen

[Wolf Molkentin]

Jürgen, I can't tell from personal experience, but I seem to recall that Wim kept saying the difference would be significant.

 

Best wishes - ?