Wanted: A Concertina To Fix

[Miriam]

I'm looking for a decent anglo concertina in bad shape to learn to restore. I am a piano technician so I'm used to fixing small parts but I'm afraid to learn on my own instrument. Any ideas?

[John Sylte]

I've fixed up a couple lachenal 20 buttons I got on EBay recently and had a lot of fun learning. They're like volkswagons, made well and easy to work on...

[Anglogeezer]

Check out this recent thread:-

"Three Old C/g 20 Keys For Sale--need Repair"

 

regards

Jake

 

Oh - dear me. I see they've all gone!!! Better luck

 

jake

Edited February 19, 2007 by Jake

[Miriam]

I've fixed up a couple lachenal 20 buttons I got on EBay recently and had a lot of fun learning. They're like volkswagons, made well and easy to work on...

Yes, like a VW, they suck air, but, unlike a VW, you don't need to crawl under one to work on the valves. Mike

 

Thanks for the similes, guys! When I get my Lachenal to restore, I'll be sure to park the VW nearby.