Mark Priestley Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Hi - I'm new to this forum, and I'm looking for advice on where/how to get a concertina restored. I'm in the London (UK) area. It's a 1928 Wheatstone 56 button machine, in reasonable order I think, but after some years of neglect quite a few of the buttons are stuck down. It was my grandfather's, and spent some time in India before he passed it on to me. I used to play a bit, and if I can get it restored I'm thinking I might take it up again. Thanks in advance for any help! Mark concertina.pdfconcertina.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Wooff Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Hi Mark, there are quite a few good restorers not far from London. The only one I have used recently is David Robertson who lives in Norwich. David was quick and efficient and made a fine bellows for my Aeola. You can find him on this website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david robertson Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Yes, still in Norwich and plying for hire. And thanks largely to Brexit, the waiting list isn't what it used to be! You can find out more about me and what I do at concertina-restoration.co.uk. And if you'd like to talk about your instrument, feel free to call me on 01603 702644 or 07840 838899. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Priestley Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 Thanks! I'll give David a ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Middleton-Metcalfe Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 (edited) As its a Wheatstone I would also recommend you could take it to the Wheatstone business - they are still trading. http://www.wheatstone.co.uk/ edit..... he is still trading I mean Edited November 14, 2021 by Jake Middleton-Metcalfe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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