56k Extended Treble Aeola

[david robertson]

Happy New Year everyone!

Forget the January sales - why not treat yourself to a very nice Aeola instead! I'll be putting this one on eBay, but as is my custom, I'm giving c.netters first crack at it.

 

I've heard it said that post WWII Wheatstones had an inferior tone, largely due to the plywood ends, but that certainly doesn't seem to be true of the metal-ended kind. This one, dating from 1949, has a sweet tone and a very light action. In spite of having the extended range, it is not heavy, since the levers are of duralumin, as are the larger reed shoes. It has new pads, valves and straps, and has been fitted with new felt bushes. The 6-fold bellows are excellent, and the ebonised frames have been newly French polished. It is in concert pitch, plays faultlessly, and comes in its original leather case, still in good serviceable condition.

 

It's not from the so-called "best" period, I know, but it's still a fully restored Aeola for £2000 - and I can guarantee you won't get one for less in the sales! If you're within reach of Norwich, please feel free to come and have a squeeze. If not, please ask any questions you might have, and I'll get right back to you.

[Pete Dunk]

That's a truly lovely Aeola David, the price makes it a bargain in anyone's language. So many beautiful 'tinas, so little cash!