Marcus Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Does anyone have any pictures of their Morse Ceili Anglos. I am interested in seeing what they actually look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 http://www.buttonbox.com/morse.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 http://www.buttonbox.com/morse.html Real Photos not promotional shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Besser Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Real Photos not promotional shots Not sure what you're looking for. If I were to take pics of my Morse, they'd look like the ones on the BB Web site, only not as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Real Photos not promotional shots Not sure what you're looking for. If I were to take pics of my Morse, they'd look like the ones on the BB Web site, only not as good. Exactly, I'd like to see it warts and all. How do you find the Morse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Besser Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 (edited) Exactly, I'd like to see it warts and all. How do you find the Morse? It doesn't have many warts; after a year of use, mine looks pretty much like the one in the BB pic. A few scratches, a ding where a dancer ran into me, but probably nothing that would show up in anything but the most detailed photo. THe bellows look new, except for some dust. How do I find it? Like every hybrid instrument, it has its plusses and minuses. On the positive side: very light. Much easier on my tendons than my other instruments, which is why I bought it. Very good, smooth action. Apparently very durable; mine is used mostly for Morris dancing, which means inclement weather and getting bounced around, and it's never needed repair or adjustment. It is as easy to play as my Dipper-refitted vintage concertina. Minus: although the sound of hybrid boxes has improved, its still doesn't have the pure tone of a box with real concertina reeds. I have a G/D, and the sound is loud but not penetrating; it is hard to hear over the noise of the other instruments, the bells and the sticks. Part of the problem is the lower pitch of the G/D, and it might turn out I'd be really satisfied with nothing short of a Jeffries. The case it came with is lousy, without much padding and with a single latch that is far too easy to flick open accidentally. I don't use it. I keep meaning to replace the latch, but haven't gotten around to it. Having tried all the modern hybrids, I believe they are all good instruments, each with some special strengths. But it's also a mistake to buy one thinking it will sound the same as a Dipper. Hybrids sound nice, but different. Edited October 16, 2006 by Jim Besser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatFace Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Strange that you asked what it looked like rather than what it sounded like Anyway - there is a recording here. I don't know if there are any others... The Morse English(?) that I saw a few years ago looked very neat and well made, and quite pretty too (just like in the BB pics). I wouldn't worry about quality from that point of view. The only question is whether it has the sound and feel you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Strange that you asked what it looked like rather than what it sounded like Anyway - there is a recording here. I don't know if there are any others... The Morse English(?) that I saw a few years ago looked very neat and well made, and quite pretty too (just like in the BB pics). I wouldn't worry about quality from that point of view. The only question is whether it has the sound and feel you want. I like the way it sounds having heard the recording on the recorded links page. The reason I asked what it really looked like was because I have no chance of viewing concertinas other than my own Stagi here in Bermuda and although sound and response are the most important, the look is also important...I guess that is why there are so many options when buying a more expensive concertina. I know the Morse boxes are supposedly mid-range, but they are still expensive and when making the decision asthetics are to be considered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3838 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Strange that you asked what it looked like rather than what it sounded like Anyway - there is a recording here. I don't know if there are any others... The Morse English(?) that I saw a few years ago looked very neat and well made, and quite pretty too (just like in the BB pics). I wouldn't worry about quality from that point of view. The only question is whether it has the sound and feel you want. I like the way it sounds having heard the recording on the recorded links page. The reason I asked what it really looked like was because I have no chance of viewing concertinas other than my own Stagi here in Bermuda and although sound and response are the most important, the look is also important...I guess that is why there are so many options when buying a more expensive concertina. I know the Morse boxes are supposedly mid-range, but they are still expensive and when making the decision asthetics are to be considered! If you like high gloss polish - Wakker is for you. If you like matte finish - Morse. Haven't seen Edgley, but I guess it looks good. Esp. with metal ends. I don't see where you can lose by choosing either one. Those makers have return period. So you can order them, look and evaluate, then return back if not liked. I personally like Morse look better. I am not great fan of grabbing the high gloss polish and leaving finger marks everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Besser Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I know the Morse boxes are supposedly mid-range, but they are still expensive and when making the decision asthetics are to be considered! THe Morses, Edgleys and Tedrows all look very nice. The Tedrows offer more options in appearance. But you probably won't be unhappy with any of them. Personally, I like the black-finish Morses, but didn't get one because they were out of the wood and I didn't want to wait for my G/D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reid Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 True story: A very well-known Irish musician sat in on our session recently. He was around the corner of the table from me, two or three feet away at most. At one point he leaned over and asked: "Is that a Jeffries? ... Or a Lachenal?" He was referring to my Morse. Now, those who know concertinas would never make that mistake. But I took his remark as a sign that he liked how it looks and sounds, at least in the context of a noisy session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted October 17, 2006 Author Share Posted October 17, 2006 I like the last post! I guess that just about sums it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Besser Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 True story: A very well-known Irish musician sat in on our session recently. He was around the corner of the table from me, two or three feet away at most. At one point he leaned over and asked: "Is that a Jeffries? ... Or a Lachenal?" He was referring to my Morse. Heck, it wasn't the concertina, it was your outstanding playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Besser Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Does anyone have any pictures of their Morse Ceili Anglos. I am interested in seeing what they actually look like. Here ya go. THis is after about 16 months of pretty hard playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 Thanks - looks good even after all that hard playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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