CyberSpiff Posted April 4 Posted April 4 (edited) Does anyone have experience with the ICC C/G Jeffries layout? I recently acquired a lovely new ICC Vintage C/G Jeffries, and found a few buttons different from others I have played. I really like the layout, but am curious if it is the norm for them. Here is the layout for those interested compared to my older Edgley. Edited April 4 by CyberSpiff Attached wrong files
David Lay Posted April 4 Posted April 4 (edited) It is pretty typical, except he traded the positions of the C#5/D#5 from what I am accustomed to. Someone offered that Sean said his way was "the Irish way". You can switch the reeds around, however the slots do not match. Do not force the larger reed in; rather cover the gap at its end with a small piece of tape. The D#6/F#6 varies a lot between makers. F6/F#6 is also popular. I see that you are showing a B6/F#6 as Frank's version. (I have yet to use that button.) Edited April 4 by David Lay 1
CyberSpiff Posted April 5 Author Posted April 5 David, thanks! I plan to leave things as they are, just wanted to check on the layout differences. I appreciate the clear and concise answer. 1
PaulDa321 Posted April 6 Posted April 6 It kind of makes it easy to transition from a Wheatstone layout where you push the index-finger C#, while still getting the bonus of that second C# with the middle finger.
Scott N Posted April 6 Posted April 6 Many Irish players enjoy playing the standard Jeffries layout by simply dropping their first finger down to the C# on the push when needed. It becomes so natural that the second is less often used. One reason it flows well is because the first finger plays the C natural in the key of G and then the same finger for C# in the key of D.
jgarber760 Posted April 6 Posted April 6 Here is the official layout map that Sean Garvey sent me. These are the default layouts if you order from their glass case. Otherwise you can custom order with whatever layouts you want.
jkmelb Posted April 7 Posted April 7 I updated my anglopiano layout for the ICC concertina accordingly. Here the link... https://anglopiano.com/?_30_eFHhJKNMmn_50_PQQPsSVtTv._15_cGGIijkLMN_80_oOqpSRuTwU.IHjlMNOopq_110_SrUTvuYwWx&title=CG ICC reverse Jeffries 30
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