Does anyone sell new or reconditioned anglos in East Anglia?

[Jane_in_UK]

Hi all, 

At the ripe old age of 60 I've decided that I want to learn the concertina, and I've set my heart on a 30 button C/G anglo.

I'm going to try and hire one in the first instance but if, after a few months of hire, I want to commit to a purchase, do you have any recommendations for a reputable retailer or concertina enthusiast in East Anglia (preferably Norfolk/Suffolk) who sells quality new or reconditioned/second hand concertinas?

Thanks in advance for your help and advice,

Jane

[AndrewCollins]

Good luck with learning the Anglo 

 

You could talk to David Robertson ( outskirts of Norwich ) or Mike Acott ( Hacheston nr Woodbridge ) who both do restoration work and may have instruments for sale.    I know they are both members here - so you could message them.

 

Andrew

 

 

[arti]

See:

Concertinas for Hire - East Anglian Traditional Music Trust

 

( includes a 2nd mention for Mike Acott )

[Ken_Coles]

1 hour ago, arti said:

See:

Concertinas for Hire - East Anglian Traditional Music Trust

 

( includes a 2nd mention for Mike Acott )

 

What a great service. We need this in many other parts of the world.

 

Ken

[Jane_in_UK]

11 hours ago, AndrewCollins said:

Good luck with learning the Anglo 

 

You could talk to David Robertson ( outskirts of Norwich ) or Mike Acott ( Hacheston nr Woodbridge ) who both do restoration work and may have instruments for sale.    I know they are both members here - so you could message them.

 

Andrew

 

 

Thanks Andrew. I've contacted EATMT and SqueezEast to see if they have any C/G Anglos to hire; I'm waiting for them to get back to me. Hopefully they will, but if not, I'll take the plunge and buy one without a prior trial playing period. 

[Phil Hague]

Not in your area, but Barleycorn Concertinas have a huge stock, well worth ringing before you commit.