Storage

[chris rowe]

This concertina had been stored in it's hex case upright for the last 20 years, the effect on the valves is clear

[Jody Kruskal]

Oh my! How does this curling affect playability? Can you hear a difference between right and left? 

 

I have concertinas that I rarely play. I try to remember to turn them 180 degrees a few times per year to keep the effects of gravity more even.

[Matthew Heumann]

Jody: The main effect is that the valves don't close quickly or smoothly creating what I call "Valve slapping". It also can slightly reduce the air-tightness.

[d.elliott]

Absolutely no difference in overall instrument airtightness as valves are all internal, however the valve responses (hence reed reaction times)  between chamber side and non-chambered side of the reedpan can be significant, especially noticeable on English and Duet system instruments. 

[b13]

So how should i store a concertina for longer time. Turning every month?

[Roger Hare]

2 hours ago, b13 said:

So how should i store a concertina for longer time. Turning every month?

I store my hexagonal boxes horizontally (I'm looking at six of 'em as I type!). Does that not mean that the 'problem' becomes a 'non-problem?

 

As far as turning them every month is concerned - do not do this with your vintage port - you will ruin it...🙂