Current makes of concertina

[Stephen Chambers]

Added Jose Claro in the vintage/traditional category.

 

And here's his flyer:

 

[Daniel Hersh]

Thanks, Stephen! Since he has no web site, I have linked to your post from his listings in the list at the top of this thread.

 

 

Added Jose Claro in the vintage/traditional category.

 

And here's his flyer:

 

 

[Daniel Hersh]

Updated at John Dipper's request to add a link to the new Dipper website.

[Daniel Hersh]

 

Posted in error - cannot delete post.

Edited November 11, 2017 by Daniel Hersh

[Daniel Hersh]

Updated to note that AP James makes the Claddagh concertina.

[Daniel Hersh]

Added Wolverton.

[Jake Middleton-Metcalfe]

Thank you for adding me

[Sqz]

Does anyone know if Wheatstone is actually delivering new instruments anymore? There seem to be people who have put down deposits many years ago and have little prospect of ever taking delivery.

[Daniel Hersh]

Does anyone know if Wheatstone is actually delivering new instruments anymore? There seem to be people who have put down deposits many years ago and have little prospect of ever taking delivery.

 

Unfortunately, I think that was already true when I first compiled this list in 2009...

[Takayuki YAGI]

Kay Albrecht of aaccordion.com makes concertina with accordion reeds and has one for sale now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/162680329778

 

McNeela music now lists Phoenix (not Wakker phoenix) and Swan concertina instead of Swallow concertina.

[Takayuki YAGI]

Concertina Connection Minstrel anglo. http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=19864

[Daniel Hersh]

Kay Albrecht of aaccordion.com makes concertina with accordion reeds and has one for sale now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/162680329778

 

McNeela music now lists Phoenix (not Wakker phoenix) and Swan concertina instead of Swallow concertina.

Concertina Connection Minstrel anglo. http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=19864

 

Taka--

 

Thanks for the info. I will try to find time to update the list within the next few days.

[Daniel Hersh]

Taka - list has been updated. Thanks for your help in keeping it up to date! I didn't find any current mention of the Swan on McNeela's site, so I didn't include that one, but I took all of your other suggestions.

[Bubo]

Thanks for sharing the list and all the information! I'm currently playing a Wren from McNeela and really enjoying it, but I know I'll need to upgrade sometime. May I save the list somewhere for future reference?

[JimLucas]

May I save the list somewhere for future reference?

No need to do that, unless you expect to be without internet.

 

This thread is pinned as a permanent item in the General Concertina Discussion subforum. If you go directly to the subforum itself (rather than just looking in New Content), this thread is at the top of the menu, and the list (in the very first post) is continually updated. (If you make a copy of the list, it could go out of date, but looking at it here insures that it's always current.)

[Bubo]

okay, thanks for letting me know, JimLucas. I'm really new to this site, so I'm still finding it kinda confusing

[palacinky]

Wondering if anyone has a direct knowledge of the McNeela Phoenix anglos? Yes, I have read some of the other threads on CN about issues this company has raised, but I'm interested in the Phoenix model since it's in a price range I can actually afford and I think has the speed to play Irish music. Questions: 1) Are they made in Ireland or Czechia or China? Are they part of a trend which seems to be Chinese-made but then replace the reed pan with better reeds? Are the buttons plastic or delrin? (in my experience, delrin feels more like bone and has a better grip). I've read about the Czech reeds which, in the one video I've seen, sound pretty good... at least as good as a Morse Ceili. It's listed as being 900 grms... which seems very light. wonder if anyone who's actually played one can confirm this?

 

Many thanks!

[Daniel Hersh]

Updated to add Holden in the vintage/traditional category.