steven r. arntson Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Hello All, I currently play a C/G 30 button Anglo (a Tedrow "Zephyr" model) with a 6-fold bellows. I play in a style that uses a lot of chords, and hogs air. I've been thinking about stepping 'down' (pitchwise) to a G/D instrument, because the key would fit my vocal range better, but I have a couple of questions: 1) Does the G/D use significantly more air than a C/G, and would people recommend a 7-fold instead of a 6-fold bellows? 2) I wonder also if the G/D is easily played while standing (an important part of my playing habit)--is it heavier, and if the unit does have a 7-fold bellows, is it as easily managed as a 6-fold? Thanks so much! Steven R. Arntson seattle, washington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Weinstein Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I play a custom Tedrow G/D in the Baritone range (so an octave or so below your C/G), with 7 fold bellows, and I haven't had any trouble controlling it or with the weight. If you want to give it a go, swing by the session out in Duvall on a Tuesday, I'm there most weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Besser Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 ello Al 1) Does the G/D use significantly more air than a C/G, and would people recommend a 7-fold instead of a 6-fold bellows? Not that I've noticed. My G/D Morse is as efficient as my vintage C/G. 2) I wonder also if the G/D is easily played while standing (an important part of my playing habit)--is it heavier, and if the unit does have a 7-fold bellows, is it as easily managed as a 6-fold? Well, it's apples and oranges, but my G/D Morse is far lighter than my C/G Lachanel/Dipper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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