jimbopicks Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 (edited) 1965 Wheatstone 48 Button English concertina. Bought from The Button Box last year. Was completely overhauled, new bellows. Bought it intending to learn concertina, there's just not enough time in the day. Would love someone to have it who can appreciate it. Located in South Carolina. Happy to answer questions. $1,500 Serial Number: 36826 -Jim Edited June 27, 2022 by jimbopicks Update Information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbopicks Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 Dropped the price to $1,600. Would love to find a good home for this instrument! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbopicks Posted May 12, 2022 Author Share Posted May 12, 2022 Price dropped to $1,500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivy Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Hi, I'm willing to take it for $1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbopicks Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 Hey Ivy, I sent you a message through the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbopicks Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 Still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zavevans Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Hello! I'm very interested, but I am not a rich man and this is a big life decision for me. Firstly, I know you've already lowered the price, but I have to ask, is that a fixed $1500 or a flexible $1500? Secondly, is it in tune still? Thirdly, um, I've kind of fallen in love with it. I can't play concertina, and I know an instrument with history deserves to be played well, but I'll learn, and it'll be treated with the utmost respect. Thanks! Oh also, what's the postage-to-Australia situation like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Winters Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I have corresponded with Jim regarding this instrument. He tells me that the serial number is 36826 which makes this instrument 1965, not 1951. It does have some history in that it looks to be one of a group of instruments sold to Boris Matusewitch. Here's the page at the Horniman Museum Ledger http://www.horniman.info/DKNSARC/SD03/PAGES/D3P1040S.HTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbopicks Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 Hey folks, I've updated the listing with the corrected date and serial number. It's possible I mis-remember but I swear the folks at the button box told me it was made in 1951. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybear Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbopicks Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 Hello, yes it's still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybear Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Super, could you tell me the lowest and highest notes? Does it play G below middle C? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbopicks Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 (edited) It's a standard 48 key treble. So I believe the lowest note is the G below middle C. Edited July 12, 2022 by jimbopicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybear Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Okay, super! Is the strap for going around the neck/shoulder? Does it connect to those little brass loops by the thumb straps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 The little eyes for a strap look like the ones used by Pauline de Snoo : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbopicks Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 Yes, the eyes give you the option of using a strap like in the video posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbopicks Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 Sold! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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