[SOLD!!] Lachenal 48 Key English Concertina

[John Ray]

Hello everyone!

Last year, I bought this concertina from this forum, but I don't think the concertina is the instrument for me. I think it's beautiful, and I have the utmost respect for those of you that can really rip on them, but I'm not one of those people evidently. 🙂

In any case, I probably only put 50 hours of playtime into the instrument. The bellows have a great seal and the reeds are shockingly in tune (to me). In the video below, there is sometimes some "stuttering" when the sound starts, but that's not a problem with the reeds or bellows, that's just me not being able to get a clean draw from that angle. If that's a concern, I'd be happy to make another video in actual playing position.

I originally bought it for $1,000 USD, which I thought was a great price, and I'd like to sell it for $1,000 USD. Case included, of course. More pictures to follow.

Thanks everyone!

https://youtu.be/2QRoo4IBN7g

 

[John Ray]

[John Ray]

Last pic!

[juan jose]

hola Ray a donde se puede venir a probar este instrumento, gracias.

 

[John Ray]

Hi @juan jose! Thanks for reaching out. I live in eastern Michigan, USA, and this is just a personal sale--I don't have a store or any similar items elsewhere. If you happen to be close by, I'd be happy to meet up. 

 

Like I mentioned in the original post, I am not really a player at all, but if there is anything you want demonstrated in a video, closer pictures of, etc, I'd be happy to get that for you and post it here.

[Wolf Molkentin]

my first concertina was an Excelsior like this one, really loved it!

 

good luck with the sale!

[Paul_Hardy]

4 hours ago, Wolf Molkentin said:

my first concertina was an Excelsior like this one, really loved it!

 

And my first also - I've still got it after 30 years! https://pghardy.net/concertina/lachenal_58748/lachenal.html

[kamii]

Hi John,

is your concertina still available?

[John Ray]

Hi Kamii,

 

It indeed is still for sale! Feel free to send me a DM or post here any questions you have and I will do my best to answer them. 

 

Thanks,

 

John

[4to5to6]

Very nice.  The Excelsior is such a gorgeous instrument.

 

 

[ent]

Hello. Let me know if you are open to any trades? I have various instruments that I am trying pass on for lack of room. Octave Mandolins/ Tenor Banjos/Electric Cello and Bass Guitars ect.  Let me know Grae O’Higgins

[John Ray]

Hi Grae,

If I weren't a married man, I'd probably take you up on a mandolin haha. Unfortunately, I'm not interested in partial or full trades, as I'm also trying to "downsize" my instrument collection. I don't think bringing another one into the house would do me any justice there. I appreciate the offer though, and hope you find a lovely instrument.

[ent]

OK that’s cool  looks like a nice Concertina and you should not have a problem selling. ✌️

[John Ray]

Concertina has been sold. Thanks everyone for their interest, the generous comments and offers, and for the few DM conversations I've had with you all.