Honest Johnny Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I'm a college student that has recently gotten into playing the concertina. I've played for maybe half a year. I made the only choice I could make at the time and bought a Stagi anglo concertina, because even though people said $500 is a toy concertina, that was about 5 months worth of food. So although it was my only choice, it might not have been the best idea for bettering my concertina abilities. Before I had the Stagi I had an even cheaper 20 button anglo. On the Stagi, the keys all stick, some notes hardly sound at all, and I can hear a slight leak in the bellows. So I've decided to go a step up and purchase a higher end accordion reeded concertina like a Morse or a Tedrow. I'm still poor, and I don't really have time to wait for very long in queue because I'll be sailing in a few months. So to the point... I need some help finding a good, or atleast better than Stagi, anglo concertina and used/discounted/snatched is even better! I'll be in Ireland for the month of June and early July, so if there is a place in particular I should visit there, let me know! Any help, including offers of your own used concertinas, anyone can give me would be great and very much appreciated! thanks Johnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I'll be sailing in a few months. ... I'll be in Ireland for the month of June and early July, so if there is a place in particular I should visit there, let me know!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you are sailing into Kilrush, Co. Clare (we have a marina) do drop in and see me. I'm starting to manufacture inexpensive concertinas (export price €495) using Wheatstone MayFair mechanisms and accordion reeds. I may not have any for sale at that stage, but I will be able to show you examples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Johnny Posted May 10, 2005 Author Share Posted May 10, 2005 If I'm headed up that way I'd be happy to come in and visit! Are there many concertina shops on the west and south coast from Galway to Dublin? Johnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Are there many concertina shops on the west and south coast from Galway to Dublin?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is actually very difficult to get a decent concertina in Ireland. The only shop that might have a bit of a selection is Custy's in Ennis, but otherwise you will probably find only Stagis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Read Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 You might also try Crowley's Music Centre in Cork. I know he has some Lachenals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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