G/D 30 button 'Melodina' (square anglo) for sale

[pipives2]

Hi All,

 

Here's another one for sale. This is, as far as I know, a one-off. Called a 'Melodina' by the builder, it's a square 30 button anglo, in the keys of G/D. This was built in France in 2016 as a completely custom order by Stephane Le Lan, see here https://accordeons-du-marais.com/

Lachenal/Wheatstone fingering system, using accordion type reeds tuned to A=440Hz (concert pitch)

Ends are solid cherry wood, buttons are delrin (black plastic) with mother of pearl type caps. Melodeon style card + tape bellows, not leather concertina type. Very comfortable padded adjustable handstraps. It's a delight to play, with such long bellows it's a little different in feel to a normal anglo. Not the loudest concertina I've ever played, but a lovely tone.

I'm not using it as much as I should as I've two other GD concertinas and this should be getting more attention.

Sold with a fitted hard case

This was 2,00 euros when it was built

Looking for about £900

Postage to UK £12, if posting overseas let me know where you are and I'll get you a quote

Any questions please ask

[pipives2]

No interest?

 

I'm open to sensible offers, as I need to fund (another) concertina restoration..... 😬

[Mike Acott]

Hello Pip, Iwondered what you were doing these days , do you have any G/D anglos for saleat this time if so give me a ring as I am trying to scource one for a local lady. 

Mike

01728 768128.

[Gregor Markič]

This beauty has found a new home. Additional cost have arousen at the customs (thans brexit!) and some repairs and adjustments had to be made. I would like to thank the seller Philip Ives to have split these unexpected costs with me. I am more than happy with this beauty. The good thing is that in the workshop in which I until now had my instruments repaired- they weren't up to the task and I found another repairer. See his internet page:

http://www.kaps-harmonika.com/si/

He's a real master and from now on, I intend to be his customer.

Now I am a proud owner of two high end- concertinas, well the first is Irish concertina company concertina and the second is melodina made by Stéphane Le Lan. Let the Christmas begin!

Edited December 9, 2021 by Gregor Markič

[Gregor Markič]

Dear concertina players comunity! After only two years I am selling this lovely Melodina. Reason: purchase of Edward Jay's concertina also tuned to G/D. These instruments need to be played and I am very sorry, I can't just store in my small appartment so many of them. This one deserved to be played regularly and I will not be able to offer it a proper treatment. I bught it for 1200€, I had one reed replaced and it never left my home, I looked after her like a loving father. I'm selling it bellow the real value- for mere 1000€. It's an eye catcher and an excellent player!!! I highly recommend it, it's suitable even for an advanced player. It is responsive, the sound is a little peculiar yet beautiful and pleasant.

 

Edited December 26, 2023 by Gregor Markič

[Gregor Markič]

Still available... 😀. It's a lovely player. 

 

[Gregor Markič]

Still available.

Edited November 1, 2024 by Gregor Markič

[Bill N]

Gregor, how many reeds per note, and how are they voiced?

Thnx

Bill

[Gregor Markič]

On 8/30/2024 at 2:03 PM, Bill N said:

Gregor, how many reeds per note, and how are they voiced?

Thnx

Bill

Sorry I didn't see the question before. One reed per button (I never heard about a concertine with more the one) tuning: GD Wheatstone.

Edited September 11, 2024 by Gregor Markič

[AndyNT]

Hi Gregor, that looks to be an octave lower than a 'standard' G/D which starts a G2 rather than G1.

[alex_holden]

5 minutes ago, AndyNT said:

Hi Gregor, that looks to be an octave lower than a 'standard' G/D which starts a G2 rather than G1.

 

I think the image came from a previous topic where somebody was discussing a bass G/D layout. The instrument in this thread doesn't sound like a bass to me.

[Gregor Markič]

I'm desperate to sell this piece since I am buying another box

I bought it for 1200€. It never left my room, it plays as new. . Lately I play it seldom but I learned a lot from it.

I am lowering the price to from 1000€ to 800€. I highly recommend. Is worth more and could be sold more dearly.

 

Edited March 16 by Gregor Markič

[Gregor Markič]

Sold.

France → UK → Slovenia → Texas US

Edited Monday at 03:35 PM by Gregor Markič