Advice wanted on getting concertina restored

[Mark Priestley]

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

 

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[Geoff Wooff]

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.

 

[david robertson]

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.

[Mark Priestley]

Thanks! I'll give David a ring.

 

[Jake Middleton-Metcalfe]

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