Stagi A-18 English opinions

[semaj1950]

Hi Gang,

 

I mostly play Anglo 30b instruments, but I’ve started tinkering with English ones. I was wondering what those of you who own and play Stagi A-18 concertinas think of them. Preferably, responders should have actually owned or laid hands on one of these. Thank you in advance. 

[seanc]

I tried a used one once... so can not speak to how they are either new or having been tweaked.

but it was just OK.

if it is a budget thing. I would opt for the Jackie. All around better and has the standard 48 button range.

 

if it is a size, cool factor thing. Then, that is something else. 

[Peter Smith]

I owned one for a few years until recently. I found the 18 button English easy and fun to play by ear. It was easier for me than a 48 button English concertina. 

My main concertinas are anglo and crane. I sold it as rarely play it. 

I would recommend the 18 button stagi though it is limited in its range.

[Steve Morrison]

Great fun to play and the portability is wonderful.