newfiebullet Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Hi, Looking for an affordable D/A. 20 buttons is fine, or more if the price is right (would love a C natural snuck in there). A 20+ Lachenal D/A would be the dream, if such a thing exists. Let me know if you have anything available. I am located in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray D. Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 I have exactly what you are asking for, a 20 button D/A Lachenal Concertina. It is very old (how old I don't know as all identification has been lost). The wood looks a little battered but it is OK and isn't cracked. The 5-fold leather bellows and staps have been recently replaced and still look new. Reeds are brass. The top push note on the D row isn't working, but it worked not long ago so it probably just needs tweaking. The rest works fine. I got it a while ago as a novelty but rarely use it so I would be prepared to sell it for a price equivalent to what I paid for it. However, I am in England so there would also be the cost of shipping it to Canada. Contact me if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodle Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Just thinking, Chris Algar or Andrew Norman might have an old pitch C/G which could be tuned up to D/A for a reasonable price - other sellers/tuners are available, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill N Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 (edited) I had a 20 button D/A built for me a few years ago by a maker in South Africa who builds them for a Boer Music club there. It's a double reeded box on the German model- but made with much better materials, reeds and craftsmanship. It cost me around Can$600 plus postage. If you're interested I can probably dig up the contact info for you. Coincidentally I got it to play in Newfoundland when I'm there in the summer. I'm in Hamilton the rest of the year- if you are nearby you're welcome to have a look and squeeze. mariposa.mp4 Edited October 27, 2022 by Bill N 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill N Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 (edited) mariposa.mp4 Edited October 27, 2022 by Bill N double posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfiebullet Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 Thank you both for the responses. Doodle, those are good suggestions and I will look into both. Already emailed Barleycorn and waiting to hear back. Bill, I would be very interested in that. I play a DA Scholer now so comfy with German style. I would love to play yours but I am home in St. John's. Hope you enjoyed your trip here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill N Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Just noticed a video of a South African band in a new thread by Fred V: "Boeremusiek!!" I'm pretty sure the concertinist is playing a box by the same maker as mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Hare Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 A tuned-up 20 key can be a good option. I bought a basic mahogany Lachenal CG from a stall at Sidmouth a while back and Concertinas UK fettled it and put it up to DA. It plays well and is quite bright. I did a quick recording of Staffs Hornpipe on my phone: Staffordshire Hornpipe.m4a So, as suggested above, worth thinking about. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Hare Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Another try at attaching Staffs Hornpipe: Staffordshire Hornpipe.m4a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfiebullet Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 That sounds great., March Hare! Barleycorn just finished tuning a C/G to D/A for me (Rosewood, Steel Reed), so I intend to buy that. Thanks to everyone for their help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodle Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Glad you're fixed up newfiebullet. March Hare - that's very tasty playing, shades of Scan Tester - chapeau! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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