anadances Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 This was my first concertina, it was a great instrument to learn on. I played it for a year and a half and then decided to upgrade. It has just been serviced and gone over by a Dan Beer here in Portland and is in good working order. Price is $600 + shipping. I can send a video of me playing the instrument on request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noobie Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 This is my first post, I have been interested in learning the concertina for a long time, I actually pulled the trigger and ordered a Wren last week but then found this site and did a bunch of reading and canceled the order before they shipped it. From what I can gather, the Swan is the lowest cost concertina from McNeela that is worth getting. On McNeela's website he talks about the "New Swan" - is that what this one is or is it a first generation? Do you know the difference between the two? You say this was your first concertina and you learned on it, that is what I would be using it for, any suggestions/recommendations? I don't know who Dan Beer is but did he say anything about the longevity of that instrument? Anything I should watch out for on it? I would ask for a recording but I honestly would not know if it sounds healthy or not. I want an instrument that is good enough I can learn it but doesn't completely break the bank in case I don't like it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Draper Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 That's why I bought a Swan 3 years ago. I did like it and moved onto a Lachenal but have kept the Swan as a spare or for playing in inclement weather. I was surprised at how good the Swan was for it's price. It plays well and is comfortable. Of course, I now prefer the Lachenal for the warmer tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anadances Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 Noobie: Here's a link to a recording I did the other day: https://photos.app.goo.gl/fzQeuHHkz5ewFUhL6 D scale and the Rolling Wave. I looked at the website and I'm not sure the difference between the "new" swan and the one I have. If you email Mcneela they can probably tell you what might have changed in the last few years. They were very responsive when I've emailed in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellowingreeds Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Hi, is this still available? Would be interested, if so. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelhill Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Hello, do you still have this for sale? And are you in Portland Oregon or Maine? I'm in Southern Oregon. Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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