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Concertina Connection Rochelle30-button, key of C/G. Black celluloid finish, white plastic buttons, riveted action, 7-fold bellows. With soft case. Slightly used |
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 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 |
Lachenal & Co.26-button Rosewood model, key of C/G. Serial #55835 (c. 1890). Rosewood ends, large (1/4" dia.) flat-top, bone buttons. Steel reeds in brass frames. Original green 5-fold bellows with decorative papers. With original hexagonal case. Used
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Here's an older example from the Lachenal workshop, still in excellent condition. Nice solid tone. The label reads, "Walch & Pohl / Music Sellers / Barrow", but the trademark is clearly that of Lachenal & Co. |
R. Morse & Co. CéilíSerial #1563, 30-key C/G, Wheatstone note layout. With Italian reeds. Satin black finish, 6-fold leather bellows. Delrin buttons, riveted action. With fitted hardshell case. Full details and specs. New Free shipping within continental U.S. Use coupon code FREESHIP at checkout. |
R. Morse & Co. CéilíSerial #1569, 30-key C/G, Jeffries note layout. With Italian reeds. Satin black finish, 6-fold leather bellows. Delrin buttons, riveted action. With fitted hardshell case. Full details and specs. New Free shipping within continental U.S. Use coupon code FREESHIP at checkout. |
R. Morse & Co. CéilíSerial #1573, 30-key C/G, Wheatstone note layout. With Italian reeds. Rosewood-stained cherry ends, 6-fold leather bellows. Delrin buttons, riveted action. With fitted hardshell case. Full details and specs. New Free shipping within continental U.S. Use coupon code FREESHIP at checkout. |
R. Morse & Co. CéilíSerial #1574, 30-key C/G, Jeffries note layout. With Italian reeds. Rosewood-stained cherry ends, 6-fold leather bellows. Delrin buttons, riveted action. With fitted hardshell case. Full details and specs. New Free shipping within continental U.S. Use coupon code FREESHIP at checkout. |
R. Morse & Co. CéilíSerial #1570, 30-key C/G, Jeffries note layout. With Italian hand-finished reeds. Rosewood-stained cherry ends, 6-fold leather bellows. Delrin buttons, riveted action. With fitted hardshell case. Full details and specs. New Free shipping within continental U.S. Use coupon code FREESHIP at checkout. |
C. Wheatstone & Co. Aeola40-key model 7A, key of D/A. Serial #55443 (circa 1952). Flat, octagonal ebony ends with metal buttons, Wheatstone layout (see note chart). Steel reeds in aluminum frames. Original 8-fold black bellows. With original fitted leather case. Used
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This was Wheatstone's top-of-the-line anglo back in the 50's and 60's. It has traditional-style reed shoes, dovetailed into hardwood reed pans. The key of D/A is 1 tone higher than a standard C/G anglo. |
C. Jeffries38-key C/G. Metal ends (recently re-plated), metal buttons, steel reeds in brass frames (see note chart). Riveted action mechanism. Recent 7-fold bellows with replica Jeffries decorative papers and gold tooling. With fitted hard case. Used |
C&R DipperSerial #85/132 (circa 1985). 31-key C/G , modified Wheatstone layout (see note chart). 5-5/8” across. Metal ends with Celtic design engraved. Ebony end frames, hand rests and button caps. 7-fold black all-leather bellows. Air release and drone operated by hinged keys. Steel reeds in brass frames. Riveted action mechanism. Tuned a=440hz. With original case. Used
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It has new buttons, pads and valves, and has been cleaned, tuned and voiced. The original case has seen some miles, and comes with it's own tuning peg ...? |
Concertina Connection Jack30-key baritone with a 2½ octave range. Fully chromatic. Black celluloid finish, white plastic buttons, 6-fold bellows. With soft case. Used |
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. 6-fold bellows. With hard case. Used |
R. Morse & Co. Albion37-key baritone, serial #539 (November 2007). Riveted action, 6-fold leather bellows, rosewood-stained cherry ends. With fitted hard case. Used
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Compact and light. Has a low F in the place of the usual A♭ on the left side (see note chart). Bonus instructional manual, accompanying CD and tune book! |
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 |
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 |
R. Morse & Co. Albion37-key baritone, serial #1420 (February 2018). Riveted action, 6-fold bellows, rosewood-stained cherry ends. With Pelican case. Used |
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. 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 |
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. — 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. 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. |
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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!
Offer applies only to new R. Morse concertinas shipped within continental U.S.
Use coupon code FREESHIP at checkout to apply discount. Free shipping is by USPS Priority Mail or UPS Ground at our discretion. Please let us know if you have a preference for one of those services.
A video message from Doug Creighton, store owner, regarding our sales and services during the current Covid-19 state of emergency.
