Looking For G/d 30 Button In Good Condition

[John Sylte]

Hello Everyone,

 

I've been playing a Renelli (Stagi) C/G anglo for a little while now, but some of the buttons stick and the bellows wheeze. Plus, my fingers are moving quicker then the concertina can respond, so I think I'm ready to move up. I've decided I'd like a G/D 30 button. I would love to have a 30 button G/D Lachenal/Wheatstone/Crabb with metal ends, in known good condition, but I don't expect I'll find any of those for less than 2000 bucks. I don't necessarily want to pay a small fortune for a used instrument, then find out it needs more work either. I've looked at those available through the button box (Morse) and Tedrow. I'm wondering, between these two models, do any of you have opinions and/or experience I should take into consideration? Does anyone here have a G/D 30 button for sale? Are there other makers I should consider? Another factor is that I don't really want to wait 2 years...

 

Thanks in advance for your help!

[Paul Read]

Of the accordion-reeded instruments, I've been very impressed with the Edgley instruments. They have a very fast action and a good sound. I think it's about a 4 months waiting list.

[Jim Besser]

button box (Morse) and Tedrow. I'm wondering, between these two models, do any of you have opinions and/or experience I should take into consideration? Does anyone here have a G/D 30 button for sale? Are there other makers I should consider? Another factor is that I don't really want to wait 2 years...

 

Both are excellent choices, as are the Edgleys and Herringtons. I would suggest trying to lay your hands on a few to see which suits you best, since they sound different and have different strengths. I've tried all 4 and they are are excellent players.