Patrick King Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 (edited) I find this a strange posting.Concertinas are small ...There are miniature concertinas mainly played by clowns as a novelty item,but unless you have some disability you will have a much wider scope by playing a normal size concertina. Quite right; that's something I like about the concertina; it's small. But, I just wonder; Why would anyone want a 'smaller' concertina. Aren't they small enough? ... It's probably quite a niche market, but after trying the Marcus Traveller I can see that the smaller volume & lighter weight would make it useful for people for whom weight and size are at a premium - e.g. backpackers, cyclists, mountaineers, spelunkers/cavers, submariners, and astronauts ...David, what did you mean by 'Nanotina?' Did you mean a mini concertina? If so, what does the 'Nano' mean? I can't find it in my dictionary... Serves you right for having a Nano-Dictionary That was pretty smart! Never thought of that. As for the link I can't look at it, since we have a list of web-sites that we're setting up for purposes. I have not yet put that link on there yet, but when I do, I will have a look at it; or just ask someone; OR I could look in a LARGE dictionary; not my pocket-sized dictionary. BTW-Oh; I just used a LARGE dictionary. You win, David. 'Nano' means extremely small; by putting it simply. Now that I know what nano means, it makes me guilty for not thinking of that in the first place. Edited May 25, 2009 by Patrick King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwrudy Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Greetings, There is one more group that enjoys a small concertina. I am a Civil war reenactor, and I always bring a full size concertina for camp use, but on the march, I keep my wonderfully small Bob Tedrow 10 key anglo (D) in my haversack. It is very small, easy to play, and make a LOT of sound if needed, to keep up with dozens of drunken soldiers singing. I've been using it several years, and it has held up very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marien Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 (edited) edited to remove double entry Edited June 6, 2009 by marien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick King Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 (edited) Greetings,There is one more group that enjoys a small concertina. I am a Civil war reenactor, and I always bring a full size concertina for camp use, but on the march, I keep my wonderfully small Bob Tedrow 10 key anglo (D) in my haversack. It is very small, easy to play, and make a LOT of sound if needed, to keep up with dozens of drunken soldiers singing. I've been using it several years, and it has held up very well. What range does it have; I mean, how many tunes can you play? Are you limited to only the D scale? Cheers, Patrick Edited June 7, 2009 by Patrick King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marien Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Cocoall now has put a nice quality (5 1/2 inch = 14 cm) small anglo concertina on ebay. I read that it is suitable for children so it says. It will need a grown up's purse but I think it would fit grown up hands as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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