Ivan Viehoff Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Lachenal 46-key Maccann Duet. In concert pitch. Bushed bone buttons in veneered wooden ends. Standard 46-key layout. Comes with a battered Wheatstone leather box, strap missing, and a few spare parts. Fully restored by Mike Acott about 3 years ago, including new pads, new valves, new springs, tune-up, new straps, French polish of ends. Also had the key bushing retro-fitted by Mike. Ends have some old screwdriver slip damage that was too deep to sand out, and a chip in one corner. Original 6-fold bellows, with an old but effective repair of a split. One of the end-bolts is losing traction, ideally a new captive nut should be fitted. I had the privilege of comparing this little concertina with some much more posh duets on the Algar stand at Witney once, and I think this tone of the concertina compares very well. The main difference, I would say, with the next level up is a better action. That is why I had the action improved somewhat by having it bushed. It is unusual to find a wooden ended 46-key Maccann with bushed buttons. Looking for something in the region of £700. Instrument is located near Amersham, Bucks, but can be brought to central London, (Covent Garden). For sale because I now have a 57-key and don't pick the small one up any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Viehoff Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Still available. Amenable to offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Viehoff Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 Still for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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