seanc Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Hi All, After reading quite a few Ebay horror stories on one side and many very positive plugs for the Button Box on the good side of things, I just wanted to put in a good word for Bob Tedrow. I recently did a straight up trade with him of an electric violin for a Stagi Hayden. Everything went smoothly with out issue. All was as advertised, transaction had no issues and Bob was extremely easy and wonderful to deal with. As I am also starting to look at a better Anglo to replace my Rochelle and just having had a good experience with Bob I fired quite a few questions on his Anglos. He answered my questions regardless of how bizzare with a straight face even! Side note****Now, I just have to figure out how to afford that 95 button E sharp diminshed/ C flat augmented 9th anglo with pink plaid bellows, orange mother of toilet seat ends and gold capped crocodile teeth buttons. I will call it.. A Pimp-ertina!!! .. As I said.. he was Very patient.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Bob is a gentleman! I've had several conversations with him over the phone. He is very articulate, knowledgeable and educated and yet he has time to explain issues related to concertina construction and design in a humble manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtimer Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 (edited) I recently did a straight up trade with him of an electric violin for a Stagi Hayden. Everything went smoothly with out issue. All was as advertised, transaction had no issues and Bob was extremely easy and wonderful to deal with. As I am also starting to look at a better Anglo to replace my Rochelle and just having had a good experience with Bob I fired quite a few questions on his Anglos. He answered my questions regardless of how bizzare with a straight face even! Side note****Now, I just have to figure out how to afford that 95 button E sharp diminished/ C flat augmented 9th anglo Yes, but you can't have that Pimp-Anglo until you learn to finger all the above notes and chords on your Hayden first Luckily even the 46-key Haydens have E# and C flat But when you figure out the Augmented 9th chord, please post how the heck you did it! Seriously, I intend to inquire about Bob T's 52-key Hayden. --Mike K. Edited August 18, 2007 by ragtimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectacled Warbler Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 A Tedrow G/D lives in our house, and it is a gorgeous piece of work. So light that it feels like an extension of your hands, extremely responsive, lovely tone with no shrill notes upsetting the neighbours' cats, and beautifully finished. Every time I pick it up, its quality always impresses me enough to make me say out loud what a classy instrument it is. And, as you say, he's helpful. Definitely to be recommended. Good luck with the search for a new anglo. Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanc Posted August 18, 2007 Author Share Posted August 18, 2007 the new project i am working on requires extensive use of the e flat 9th augmented chord.. It will be a 70's porn sound track revival as well as a spin off of the traditional Irish rap tunes.. The working name of the band will be "Big Johnny and his Wads from Cork". Composing now the compliation/ symphony of the " just like that, baby, yeah" movements. Of crucial necessity will be several specialty buttons. I have several MIT scientists working this out. 1st will be the "waka-waka-waka" button to get the 70s wah wah guitar. This is also useful for those detective show theme covers. 2nd will be the "boom- chicka- wah-wah!" button. I have no doubt you will get a chance to hear this on completion as it will be used as the theme music to MTV35's "Real World MCMXXXIV, Pimp my Free Reed Instrument" Other buttons are under consideration, but are still yet to be patented. So I am under non-disclosure and can't get into detal.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainyanker Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 just got a c/g i really like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McIsog Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Of crucial necessity will be several specialty buttons. I have several MIT scientists working this out. 1st will be the "waka-waka-waka" button to get the 70s wah wah guitar. This is also useful for those detective show theme covers. 2nd will be the "boom- chicka- wah-wah!" button. Just give Bob A guillotine paper cutter, crazy glue, a hot wool sock and a band saw and he will whip it up for you in a jiffy I dare say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wntrmute Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Not to get in the way of the "pimp-my-'tina" discussion, but I just wanted to add another positive report -- Mr. Tedrow is a very nice gentleman to talk with about the ever-growing concertina world as well as the pro's and con's of the different inexpensive brands that are out there. But I do have to say that Mr. Morse is lucky I'd already put down a deposit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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