Geraghty Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Hello, I may have an opportunity to purchase a unique smaller concertina by Dave Leggett, but I cannot play it in advance due to being in the wrong country. I understand he used to be a member here and sadly passed away a few years ago. He made a few instruments and I am wondering if anyone has opinions on what they were like regarding playability and general construction. There isn't much available on the internet as far as I can see. Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geraghty Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 Well, I'll find out soon, as I just bought it! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Mellish Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 And then you can tell the rest of us all about it. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Hulme Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Last year, before Dave passed away, I bought a half completed 5" 26 key Anglo from him. I am now getting near its' completion having too much time on my hands here in England. What I can say with absolute certainty is that Dave was a very knowledgeable craftsman of the highest order. He was a skilled jeweller and this shows in his attention to small details. Each part of the instrument was made by Dave, in his own workshop, and finished to a high standard. He made his own reeds for special projects, both frames and tongues and my box has the distinction of having some reeds which I completed with spring steel supplied by Dave, from the makers of the Spitting Image puppets. Once this box is completed I will post photos on here. Regards, Mike 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geraghty Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 Thanks Mike. That makes me feel better about buying this box from a distance. It is shipping Monday, will take a few days plus customs clearance, and then I will report in! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gcoover Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Just before he passed, I had the good fortune to work with Dave Leggett on publishing his book of songs, tunes and poems titled Ditty Box. If you'll send me a PM with your address I'll make sure to send you one to go with your new Leggett concertina! Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geraghty Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 Oh that is so kind of you, thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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