LR71 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 For yucks I made a spreadsheet of Anglo builders who use traditional reeds. I was curious about what prices are these days. There are a surprising number of puzzles, perhaps some of you can chime in with how dear a Dipper of Edgley is these days. Also three makers have closed their books for now, out of 16. Hope this is of interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takayuki YAGI Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 (edited) Thank you for that. If my memory serves, Harry Geuns uses accordion type reeds for his concertinas. Edited June 21, 2022 by Takayuki YAGI typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillser Nic Amhlaoibh Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 (edited) The Irish Concertina Company lists their top model, the Eirú at €4300, not sure what the next model down, the Vintage goes for as I can't see a price for it on their website. Re: the price of an Edgley Heritage - there was one posted for sale here last week and the seller, who's the original owner stated that it cost them $6900 CAD when new in 2020 if I recall correctly: https://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?/topic/25316-magnifique-heritage-edgley-cg-30-keys-2020-maple-and-steel-ends-to-sell-wheatstone-layout/ Edited June 21, 2022 by Jillser Nic Amhlaoibh inserted link to seller's ad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Aubry Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 (edited) For my Edgley (in 2020) 450$ CAD deposit + 6627$ (includes the pelican case (450$); *Prices vary according to personal requests. Frank Edgley is an excellent facteur de concertina! He's really meticulous and competent. Still love my Heritage model. If I sell it (not sure yet), it’s because I just bought a Lachenal 32 keys; a different sound that I’ve been dreaming about for a long time. Edited June 21, 2022 by Lyle Aubry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR71 Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 OK, I updated the chart, thanks for all the extra info. The average price is $5,071.89, fwiw. That includes a price from 7 years ago which is no doubt old, skewing the results. OK, I updated the chart, thanks for all the extra info. The average price is $5,071.89, fwiw. That includes a price from 7 years ago which is no doubt old, skewing the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.elliott Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 I recently had to attend to a minor fault on an 'Irish Concertinas Co.' model 'Vintage'. I was seriously impressed by the build standard. The only issue was that one of the reeds was too tight in it's dovetailed slot and the wood had pinched a bit causing the clearance along the flank of the reed tongue. The reeds tongues were accordion style mounted into individual brass frames, riveted. I did not have the opportunity to check tuning, but it sounded OK to me, and bold of tone. The bellows were nice and neat, the action riveted. the reed pan is Jeffries style in layout. I cannot comment on cost, but as a concertina choice I would not hesitate to put the model forward for consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtotani Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 (edited) Back in 2018, the price Gys Mans asked for his 40 button concertina was 35000ZAR. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, he suspended his concertina production in 2020 and not restarted yet when I got in touch with him this year. I think he is not taking order now. Totani Edited June 26, 2022 by gtotani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR SQUEESE Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 On 6/26/2022 at 11:15 AM, d.elliott said: I recently had to attend to a minor fault on an 'Irish Concertinas Co.' model 'Vintage'. I was seriously impressed by the build standard. The only issue was that one of the reeds was too tight in it's dovetailed slot and the wood had pinched a bit causing the clearance along the flank of the reed tongue. The reeds tongues were accordion style mounted into individual brass frames, riveted. I did not have the opportunity to check tuning, but it sounded OK to me, and bold of tone. The bellows were nice and neat, the action riveted. the reed pan is Jeffries style in layout. I cannot comment on cost, but as a concertina choice I would not hesitate to put the model forward for consideration. David, Thank you for looking after my customer. In reply to those enquiring about my prices of different models, you can find all the details on the front page of our website: https://www.irishconcertinacompany.com/ Thank you for your kind comments, Sean Garvey Maker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.elliott Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 3 hours ago, DR SQUEESE said: David, Thank you for looking after my customer. In reply to those enquiring about my prices of different models, you can find all the details on the front page of our website: https://www.irishconcertinacompany.com/ Thank you for your kind comments, Sean Garvey Maker It was a pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_holden Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 I've just rewritten the Purchase page on my website to clarify how my ordering process works now. The order book is not entirely closed, but you have to let me know you are interested in making a purchase in the future, and then (several years later) I'll invite you to place a firm order. This two-stage process works better for me because when I had an open book the orders were coming in faster than I could build them. https://www.holdenconcertinas.com/purchase/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 I just read your post concerning concertina #10. Whoa! Beautiful work, both instrument and box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_holden Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, JimR said: I just read your post concerning concertina #10. Whoa! Beautiful work, both instrument and box. Thanks Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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