Stephen Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 (edited) Wheatstone concertina for sale. 1x 30 key SOLD!!! 1x 48 key English . 1921 Wheatstone concertina 48key English concertina . I am open to offers. Willing to video call if necessary. The instrument is in South Africa (where I live). I am not an expert in these instruments by any means , so any info would be appreciated. I have no set price so I will look at offers. Will send more pics on request . Edited May 17, 2022 by Stephen Sold item Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Molkentin Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 (edited) Hi Stephen, the „48“ is an „English“ concertina, the „30“ an Anglo. I can elaborate re the former (English) as I have one of identical appearance which has easily turned out to be my main instrument since I have acquired it. It‘s a „Model 6“, among the best you can get, and given the elaborate fretwork it might have been produced to extra-high standards throughout. Of course every single instrument is different and has to be judged on its own merits - and possibly faults. It also has a history of being played and treated. From your pic, at least some of the end bolts seem to have been overtightend at some point (but the washers might provide a full compensation). The instrument may have (premium) brass reeds (mine has). 1921 would be a very good year quality-wise. The hexagonal shape shouldn‘t put anybody off - to the contrary, it makes the instrument lightwheight and handy! I reckon you will find a buyer (paying a good price) for this (if in good condition) highly desirable instrument - good luck with the sale. Best wishes - 🐺 Edited May 15, 2022 by Wolf Molkentin typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 15, 2022 Author Share Posted May 15, 2022 Hi Wolf. Thanx for the info I really appreciate it. Yes it's actually in really nice condition apart from the washers , one or two were overtightened so they just put washers in all of them. But it sounds great otherwise. And once again thanx for the info, hopefully I get a good price and it goes to a good home . Regards. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Acott Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 More info on the pitch the box is in ,does it have 6 fold bellws and steel reeds, would probly elicit a good offer for the concertina. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wolf Molkentin Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 6 folds, adding to the value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey morrow Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Is there a serial number that maybe I missed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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