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Concertina Connection Rochelle30-button, key of C/G. Black celluloid finish, white plastic buttons, riveted action, 7-fold bellows. Outfit includes a soft case and a tutor written specially for this instrument. Video. |
Stagi W-15 Deluxe30-button model with mahogany ends and plastic buttons. 6-fold bellows, leather hand straps. A better fit for small hands than the W-15 LN model. Key of G/D. With hard case. Used |
Stagi W-15 LNKey of G/D. 30-button model with new improved action. Mahogany ends with plastic buttons, 6-fold bellows, leather hand straps. With case. Used |
Concertina Connection Minstrel30-key C/G with Wheatstone note layout, ebonized wooden ends, Delrin buttons and riveted brass action. Accordion-style reeds. 6-fold leather bellows. With hard case. Used |
Concertina Connection MinstrelThe newest addition to the Concertina Connection line of anglo concertinas. 30-key C/G with Wheatstone note layout, ebonized wooden ends, Delrin buttons and riveted brass action. Accordion-style reeds. 6-fold leather bellows. Comes with a zippered bag. Video. New |
Lachenal & Co.Serial #136684 (circa 1907). 36-key G/D, Wheatstone layout (see attached chart). Rosewood fretwork, bone buttons, original 6-fold bellows with decorative papers. Steel reeds in brass frames, tuned a440hz with equal temperament. New pads, valves, springs and straps. With new, fitted hardshell case. Used
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This has been carefully lowered from its original pitch of Ab/Eb to G/D. Solid rich tone. |
Concertina Connection Jack30-key baritone with a 2½ octave range. Fully chromatic. Black celluloid finish, white plastic buttons, 6-fold bellows. Outfit includes a soft case and a tutor written specially for this instrument. Video. |
Concertina Connection Jackie30-key treble with a 2½ octave range. Fully chromatic. Black celluloid finish, white plastic buttons, 6-fold bellows. Outfit includes a soft case and a tutor written specially for this instrument. Video. |
Bastari A4848-button tenor. Mahogany ends, plastic buttons. 8-fold bellows. With hard case. Used |
Bastari A4848-button tenor. Mahogany ends, plastic buttons. 8-fold bellows. With hard case. Used |
R. Morse & Co. Geordie — Price Reduced!45-key baritone, serial #1178 (October 2014). Rosewood-stained cherry ends, 6-fold bellows, hand-finished (TAM) reeds. Original brown thumb straps. Delrin buttons, riveted action. Range: G-a2. With fitted hardshell case. Video. Used |
C. Wheatstone & Co.48-key treble, model 1E, serial #36171 (March 28, 1955). Hexagonal flat walnut ends, plastic buttons, steel reeds in aluminum frames. 5-fold brown bellows with decorative papers. Wrist straps installed. With molded, hexagonal hardshell case. Video. Used
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Lightweight and easy to play. The tone is moderately bright, but not "edgy". |
Lachenal & Co. Paragon48-key treble, serial #58383 (circa 1931). Hexagonal rosewood ends with steel reeds, metal buttons, 5-fold leather bellows, and canvas baffles. Tuned to a440hz with equal temperament. With fitted case. Video. Used
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The baffles on this concertina make it on the quieter side. Perfect for someone looking for a mellower sound. |
R. Morse & Co. Geordie45-key tenor, serial #1124 (January 2014). Rosewood-stained cherry ends, 6-fold bellows, Delrin buttons, riveted action. Range: c-d3. With fitted hardshell case. Video. Used |
C. Wheatstone & Co.48-key treble, serial #9906 (circa 1857). Flat rosewood ends with nickel-silver inlays. Metal buttons, 4-fold bellows with gold tooling and decorative papers. Brass reeds. Tuned a440hz, equal temperament. With fitted case. Video. Used
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As often happens with the oldest concertinas that find their way to us, the serial numbers of the various components of a concertina - ends, reedpans, bellows frames - don't line up. This concertina has bellows serial #5287, which would date from around 1853. The entire instrument is in excellent condition. |
C. Wheatstone & Co.48-key treble, model 3E. Serial #35980 (Sept. 9, 1954). Hexagonal flat ebony ends, metal buttons, steel reeds in aluminum frames. 6-fold black bellows. With new fitted hard case. Used |
Lachenal & Co. New Model48-key treble, serial #53905. Hexagonal raised ebony ends, metal buttons. Steel reeds in brass frames. 5-fold leather bellows. No air release. With new fitted case. Used |
Lachenal & Co. Excelsior48-key treble, serial #49193 (circa 1913). Hexagonal flat ebony ends with nickel-silver inlays, metal buttons. Steel reeds in brass frames. 5-fold bellows with gold tooling and decorative papers. No air release. With new fitted case. Used
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Fully overhauled with new pads, valves thumb straps and fitted case. |
C. Wheatstone & Co.48-key treble, circa 1880. Serial number partially effaced (#19___). Hexagonal rosewood ends with metal buttons, riveted action. Replacement 6-fold green leather bellows with decorative papers. Steel reeds with single rivet. Tuned to a440hz with equal temperament. Engraved strap screws. With new, fitted case. Video. Used
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A responsive instrument with a solid, warm tone. |
Lachenal & Co. New Model56-key extended-treble, serial #37274 (circa 1898). Hexagonal raised ebony ends, silver-tipped buttons. Steel reeds in brass frames. 5-fold black leather bellows. No air release. With new fitted case. Used
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Fully overhauled with new pads, valves thumb straps and fitted case. |
Concertina Connection Rose45-key treble, serial #166. Natural finished cherry ends, metal buttons, riveted action, Italian accordion-type reeds, and leather Wakker 6-fold bellows. Range: g - a3. With unfitted hardshell case. Video. New |
C. Wheatstone & Co.48-key treble model 21, serial #27277 (October 20, 1916). Hexagonal flat metal ends with black frames. Metal buttons, steel reeds and riveted action. 6-fold leather bellows. With fitted case. Used
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Wheatstone's production records show this concertina originally had rosewood frames. At some point, they were nicely re-finished black. The ends have also been given new nickel plating. Very striking looking, and a bright, bold tone to match. |
Matusewitch Classic48-key treble, serial #016 (circa 1966). Octagonal black ends, metal buttons. Steel reeds in brass frames, riveted action and 6-fold leather bellows. Wrist straps installed. With fitted case. Video. Used
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It’s difficult to be certain who made this concertina, but it is clearly a nice instrument. There are no markings on the inside of the concertina that I could find. It has Wheatstone thumb strap fittings. The action and reeds appear to have been made by H. Crabb & Sons, who were active in London at the time and made other quality concertinas for Mr. Matusewitch. |
R. Morse & Co. Geordie45-key baritone model, serial #1465. Rosewood-stained cherry ends, Italian reeds, 6-fold leather bellows. Delrin buttons, riveted action. Range: G-a2. With fitted hardshell case. Full details and specs. New Free shipping within continental U.S. Use coupon code FREESHIP at checkout. |
C. Wheatstone & Co.Model 22, 48-key treble, serial #26976 (January 12, 1916). Raised metal ends, metal buttons, riveted action, steel reeds, 5-fold leather bellows. With new fitted case. Video. Used
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I think of the model 22 as the ultimate session instrument; fast, bright, and loud when you want it to be. This was Wheatstone's top-of-the-line hexagonal treble model. |
C. Wheatstone & Co. Aeola48-key treble model 17, serial #24237 (circa 1907). Raised ebony ends, metal buttons, steel reeds, riveted action. Low F replaces the low A♭. No air release. Original 5-fold leather bellows. With fitted case. Video. Used
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A fine instrument. Aside from some repairs to the endbolt holes, the fretwork is in exceptional condition. Round, sweet tone. |
C. Wheatstone & Co. — Price Reduced!64-key baritone treble, model 12E. Serial #35460 (July 27, 1948). Octagonal raised ebony ends, metal buttons. Steel reeds in brass frames. 8-fold bellows, wrist straps installed. 8.75" across flats, 5 lbs 1 oz. With blocked case. Video. Used
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This is a treble concertina, extended down to the baritone range. Middle C is on the left side (see note chart). |
C. Wheatstone & Co. AeolaModel 19 56-key tenor/treble, serial #31169 (July 2, 1926). Raised metal ends 7-1/4" across. Metal buttons, steel reeds, riveted action. 6-fold black leather bellows, wrist strap hardware installed. With custom-made fitted case. Video. Used
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The serial number on this concertina was inferred from the production number marked inside the instrument. The serial number plate was supplied by Steve Dickinson, of C. Wheatstone & Co. |
C. Wheatstone & Co. Aeola — Price Reduced!56-key tenor/treble model 19, serial #32317 (July 28, 1930). Raised ebony ends (7-1/4" across), metal buttons. Steel reeds in brass frames, riveted action. Original 7-fold leather bellows. Wrist straps installed. With new fitted case. Video. Used
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A lovely concertina with a big, rich sound. Low B-flat on left-side (d# position). Some wear to the fretwork around the buttons. |
Concertina Connection Elise34-key Hayden duet, with traditional riveted action, 7-fold bellows, Hayden-specified keyboard slant and spacing (see note layout). Package includes soft case and a book written specifically for the instrument. Video. |
C. Wheatstone & Co.48-key Model 1T Crane system duet, serial #35883 (June 16, 1953). Flat hexagonal wooden ends, plastic buttons, 6-fold bellows. Steel reeds in aluminum frames. Range: left c-g', right c'-f'''. With fitted case. Video. Used
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This is a great little duet with quality components and excellent workmanship. |
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A video message from Doug Creighton, store owner, regarding our sales and services during the current Covid-19 state of emergency.
Hello everyone,
I’m Doug Creighton, owner of The Button Box in Sunderland, Massachusetts. I wanted to provide you with an update on what you can expect from the Button Box in the coming weeks, during this unprecedented and strange time we’re all experiencing.
As in many other states, the governor of Massachusetts has currently closed all non-essential businesses to walk-in customers and staff, and encouraged continued online business. Because our staff is not able to be at the store, our capability has been limited.
However, I’ve been working on setting up at home, and I’m happy to announce that we now have increased capability for you to do business with us online.
We look forward to returning to full capability back in Sunderland at some future date. In the meantime, we appreciate your continued business, and send our good wishes to you and yours. Please stay safe and healthy, and play lots of music!
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A video message from Doug Creighton, store owner, regarding our sales and services during the current Covid-19 state of emergency.
