Current makes of concertina

[Daniel Hersh]

5 hours ago, a4naught said:

McNeela also makes a beginner model called the Wren.

 

Already listed (along with the Swan) at the end of the Student/Basic/Starter section.

[a4naught]

I beg your pardon; I misunderstood that your first page listing was not the consolidated list. I should have known.

[Daniel Hersh]

Edited to remove Boorinwood (since they no longer seem to have their own brand of concertina), to note that the Blackthorn has not been available for quite some time, and to add the Irish Concertina Company beginner concertinas.

[Daniel Hersh]

Updated to add Tassey Tiger [David Hornett] in the Vintage/Traditional category, at David's request.

[gtotani]

> Concertina Connection: Rochelle 2, Clover and Minstrel Anglo, Peacock and Troubadour Hayden-Wicki duet, and Rose and Busker English

 

I think Rochelle-2 shoud be categorized as "starter" instrument. It is described as "a standard size student model anglo"

 

Totani

[Stephen Chambers]

On 4/8/2023 at 12:03 AM, Daniel Hersh said:

Edited to remove Boorinwood (since they no longer seem to have their own brand of concertina)

 

It seems that (my late friend) John P. O'Neill's wholesale business Gortin Musical Wholesale (brand name Boorinwood) was wound down in 2013, and that he died in 2016.  The retail business, O’Neill’s Music Shop Gortin, passed to his son Sean, who continues to meet the needs of the traditional music community, specialising mainly in accordions, in  Gortin, Co. Tyrone.

 

https://oneills-music-shop-gortin.business.site/

 

 

Edited July 15, 2023 by Stephen Chambers

[Daniel Hersh]

On 7/13/2023 at 8:29 PM, gtotani said:

> Concertina Connection: Rochelle 2, Clover and Minstrel Anglo, Peacock and Troubadour Hayden-Wicki duet, and Rose and Busker English

 

I think Rochelle-2 shoud be categorized as "starter" instrument. It is described as "a standard size student model anglo"

 

Totani

 

The full quote is "The Rochelle-2 has been developed to offer a standard size student model anglo, with many of the technical features found in more expensive hybrid anglos."  That's why I put it in both the student and intermediate categories.  The line between those two categories is a bit of a judgment call.

[gtotani]

22 hours ago, Daniel Hersh said:

 

The full quote is "The Rochelle-2 has been developed to offer a standard size student model anglo, with many of the technical features found in more expensive hybrid anglos."  That's why I put it in both the student and intermediate categories.  The line between those two categories is a bit of a judgment call.

Thank you for your clarification, Daniel. I remember reading what you have quoted, but it was out of my memory. 

I made a suggestion because Wim categorizes R2 as an entry-level instrument (not intermediate) in his 'trade-in program' page.

 

As a previous owner of R2 and a current owner of Minstrel+Wakker bellows (intermediate), the line between Concertina Connection's "entry-level" and "intermediate"  is quite obvious, both in terms of pricing and specification. 

 

But you could leave the list as it is, as there is no doubt that R2 is somewhat better than original Rochelle, and some of the listed 'intermediate' instruments could be inferior to R2.

 

Entry level

• reed type: hybrid

• keyboard: Anglo, English, Duet (Hayden)

• models: Jackie, Jack, Rochelle, Rochelle-2 (R2), and Elise.

 

Intermediate

• reed type: hybrid

• keyboard: Anglo, English, Duet (Wicky/Hayden)

• models: Minstrel, Busker, Troubadour, Clover, Peacock and Rose.

 

 Traditional

• reed type: traditional concertina

• keyboard: Anglo, English, Duet (Wicky, Hayden, McCann)

• models: all Wakker models

 

trade-in program (concertinaconnection.com)

[Michael Burke]

On 1/31/2009 at 2:40 PM, Daniel Hersh said:

I thought that it might be helpful to have a current list somewhere, so I put one together, grouped generally by type of construction. I've included links where I could find them.

Within each group, they're in alphabetical order. If you want prices, many of the makers include them on their websites, or include contact info to inquire about pricing. For the few makers who only sell wholesale, prices can be found by doing a web search for the brand name to get dealers' prices.

For sound samples of a number of these makers' instruments, check out this thread. For more information (around a paragraph each) about many of them, see the Makers and Repairers page of Chris Timson's Concertina FAQ.

If I missed any (or if there are any errors here) let me know! It's great to see how many makers are out there now. Many of us can remember a time when things were very, very different.

And please bear in mind that since this an attempt at a comprehensive listing, presence on this list should not be taken as an endorsement of a maker's instruments, and the fact that several makes are listed within one category does not necessarily mean that they are of comparable quality. Before making a purchase, consider reading other concertina.net threads about particular makes or starting a thread with an inquiry of your own. If you are buying an instrument that has to be ordered in advance of construction (required for a number of makes) look for an opportunity to try out an instrument of the same make before placing an order.

Student/Basic/Starter [built with accordion reeds mounted on accordion-style reed blocks]
Beschäftigungsgesellschaft Klingenthal, also known as Schaumanufaktur Klingenthal [sold under the names Silvetta, Castiglione, and perhaps others] This maker has gone out of business.

 

Blackthorn [has not been available for several years]

 

"Cheap Chinese" [sold on eBay and elsewhere under various names]

 

Concertina Connection [vintage/traditional-type action]: Elise Hayden Duet, Jackie/Jack English, and Rochelle and Rochelle 2 Anglo

 

Concertine Italia: current manufacturer of Bastari and Stagi concertinas, possibly also sold under other names 

 

Duckling and Dabbler [Flying Duck]

 

Hohner [I suspect that Hohner no longer sells concertinas, but some dealers still have their D-40 concertina for sale new]
 

Irish Concertina Company Tina, Swift and Raven

 

Scarlatti

 

Sherwood Kirklees [Hobgoblin]

 

Swan and Wren [McNeela Music]

Intermediate/Mid-range [vintage/traditional-style action and general construction, but using accordion reeds which are mounted flat]

A Accordion [Kay Albrecht]

 

Accordéons du Marais (see here for info on their concertina)

 

Akkordeon-Werkstatt [Also make a 10-button kit. I know very little about this maker's instruments so I'm not positive that they belong in the Hybrid/Mid-range category.]

Blackthorn [has not been available for several years]

Jay

 

Jose Claro

 

Concertina Connection: Rochelle 2, Clover and Minstrel Anglo, Peacock and Troubadour Hayden-Wicki duet, and Rose and Busker English

 

Duck [Flying Duck/Paul Harvey]

 

Edgley hybrid

 

Geuns

 

Seth Hamon

Herrington [Harold Herrington has passed away]

 

Irish Concertina Company Clare

AP James [also make the Claddagh concertina]

 

Danie Labuschagne [hard to categorize: makes only 20-button German-style concertinas, but with a high degree of care and skill]

 

Marcus

 

McNeela Phoenix

Morse [Button Box] [no longer making new instruments]

Norman

O'Shaughnessy [may no longer be making concertinas]

 

Sherwood Flynn and Marion [Hobgoblin]

 

Tedrow

 

Wolverton Standard Model

Vintage/traditional construction, using concertina-type reeds
Koot Brits [Koot Brits has passed away]

Carroll

 

Jose Claro

 

Concertina GK (Kevin Garnier)

John Connor [no longer making instruments]

Geoff Crabb

C & R Dipper & Son

 

Edgley Heritage Model

Chris Ghent

Allan Green
 

Holden

 

Holmwood [Hamish Bayne] [may no longer be an active maker]

 

Irish Concertina Company Vintage and Eiru

 

Kensington [Dana Johnson]

Kookaburra [Richard Evans has passed away]

 

Gys Mans

 

Seven Mount [Ralf Schlimm]

Suttner

 

Tassey Tiger [David Hornett]

Thomas

Wakker [Concertina Connection]

Wheatstone [Steve Dickinson]

Wifra [Willie van Wyk]

 

Wolverton Advanced Model

 

I heard that Swan and Wren by McNeela Music are good choice, they are not very expensive but sounds great.

[Michael Burke]

I believe McNeela Phoenix also offers great value for money, they maybe on the higher end but you get what you pay for.

[Takayuki YAGI]

21 hours ago, Michael Burke said:

 

I heard that Swan and Wren by McNeela Music are good choice, they are not very expensive but sounds great.

 

21 minutes ago, Michael Burke said:

I believe McNeela Phoenix also offers great value for money, they maybe on the higher end but you get what you pay for.

 

Michael, according to your profile, your website is McNeela music. If this profile is true, I suppose this thread is not for advertising your own products.

[Michael Burke]

On 8/15/2023 at 10:46 AM, Takayuki YAGI said:

 

 

Michael, according to your profile, your website is McNeela music. If this profile is true, I suppose this thread is not for advertising your own products.

It was just mentioned that's why I replied. There are others on the list anyway.

[Michael Burke]

How about the chinese ones, are they any good?

[Eugenides]

Are we sure that Flying Duck is still in business? I got on the wait list last year, but he hasn't replied to any attempts to contact him again through his website, and the email address bounces. 

 

Would really love verification, because I was incredibly excited about the instruments he was offering.

[Daniel Hersh]

23 hours ago, Eugenides said:

Are we sure that Flying Duck is still in business? I got on the wait list last year, but he hasn't replied to any attempts to contact him again through his website, and the email address bounces. 

 

Would really love verification, because I was incredibly excited about the instruments he was offering.

 Hmm - his website says he is not accepting new orders (though this is also true of several other makers on this list).  I will try to find a way to contact him.

[Eugenides]

On 9/10/2023 at 10:46 PM, Daniel Hersh said:

 Hmm - his website says he is not accepting new orders (though this is also true of several other makers on this list).  I will try to find a way to contact him.

 

On a slightly related note, I'm slowly working my way through the intermediate list. Wolverton is discontinuing their standard model. Geuns says that they no longer make concertinas. I'll continue to update as I hear from other makers, if that won't be too annoying.

[JimR]

On 9/10/2023 at 10:46 PM, Daniel Hersh said:

 Hmm - his website says he is not accepting new orders (though this is also true of several other makers on this list).  I will try to find a way to contact him.

I visited Flying Duck Concertinas only to find that Paul, the maker, has died.

https://www.flyingduckconcertinas.co.uk/

[Steve Schulteis]

2 hours ago, JimR said:

I visited Flying Duck Concertinas only to find that Paul, the maker, has died.

https://www.flyingduckconcertinas.co.uk/

 

Oh no, what sad news.