Wanted: 48 or 55b Crane Duet

[Cheshire Chris]

Anyone have (or know of) a Crane duet in decent condition for sale at the moment? Ideally Lachenal or Wheatstone, 48 or 55 buttons. Preferably in the UK.
 

Thanks,

 

Chris

 

[Peter Smith]

I would suggest contacting Chris Algar at Barleycorn (01270 879958) - unless you have done so already! He has sold a few Cranes recently from his website but may have others in stock.

[Cheshire Chris]

Cheers, Peter. No Cranes on Chris's site at the moment, which is why I thought it worth asking here 🙂.

 

Chris

 

[seanc]

Fwiw…

I am a duet and a crane newbie. I recently picked up a 55b New Model and am really liking it. 
 

that said. As much of a beginner as I am. I definitely see the advantages to having more buttons.

 

 

[Peter Smith]

2 hours ago, Cheshire Chris said:

Cheers, Peter. No Cranes on Chris's site at the moment, which is why I thought it worth asking here 🙂.

 

Chris

 

Chris Algar says he has only a small proportion of his concertina stock on the website. I have visited his place near Stoke on Trent and it’s true! Worth a phone call to him. As you say, also worth asking on concertina.net.

Peter

[seanc]

I know you want to deal in the UK.

but Greg J may still have a Lachenal crane left.

 

[Skandor]

I am considering selling my 48button Wheatstone Crane Duet which is in perfect shape (comes with box).
Admittedly, I am living in Germany. Feel free to send a PM or email to callanach@gmx.de if interested though.

[Cheshire Chris]

I’ve now bought a lovely wooden-ended 55-button 1932 Wheatstone Crane 🙂, so mission accomplished!

 

Thanks,

 

Chris

 

[Peter Smith]

Congratulations. Hope you enjoy learning it.

If you haven't got a tutor book, the Salvation Army tutor (https://concertina.info/tina.faq/images/Salvation_Army_Tutor_For_Triumph_Concertina_2nd_ed.pdf) or Bulstrode tutor (http://www.concertina.com/crane-duet/index.htm#wilston-bulstrode-crane-tutor) may be of help. Lots of exercises in the Salvation Army tutor!

[Cheshire Chris]

Thanks, Peter. I already have both of those. I'm finding it relatively easy to pick up, coming from the English concertina. There are many similarities in playing techniques. 
 

Chris