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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. |
H. Crabb & Son20-button model, key of C/G. Serial #379282. Wooden ends, metal buttons. Steel reeds in brass frames, riveted action. Original 5-fold bellows with decorative papers. With fitted case. Video. Used
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No doubt about about the make of this one - the makers name and serial number are both clearly stamped on the inside, the latter in several places. Not sure of the age. My guess would be late '60's or early '70's. |
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 |
George Jones26-button G/D serial #21606 (circa 1894). Mahogany ends, bone buttons (see note chart), 5-fold bellows. Steel reeds in brass frames, riveted action, wood handrests. 6-1/4" across flats. With fitted hardshell case. Video. Used
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Sweet, mellow tone. Nice for song accompaniment, or for those with pets with sensitive hearing. |
R. Morse & Co. CéilíSerial #1535, 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. |
R. Morse & Co. ESBSerial #1439, 31-key D/A baritone, Jeffries note layout. With Italian hand-finished reeds. Rosewood-stained cherry ends, 7-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. |
Lachenal & Co.32-button model, G/D. Serial #183479 (circa 1927). Metal ends with ebony frames, metal buttons. New seven-fold leather bellows. Wheatstone note layout (see chart). With hard case. Video. Used
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As with many Lachenal G/D's, this one was re-tuned from Ab/Eb. Happily, it made the switch without too much harm - the tone is pleasantly full and the response is good. Originally made for the Salvation Army, with "SA" incorporated in the fretwork. |
CarrollStandard model 30-button Bb/F, serial #168 (made in 2015). Walnut burl ends, black trim, metal buttons, 6-fold black leather bellows. Jeffries note layout (see chart). Steel reeds in brass frames, adjustable riveted action. 6-1/4" across flats. With clamshell molded case. Video. Used
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Light action, fast response and a big sound. It doesn't get much better than this. |
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. |
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". |
C. Wheatstone & Co.Model 2E 48-key treble, serial #35539 (July 6, 1951). Hexagonal wooden ends, metal buttons, steel reeds. 5-fold black bellows. With fitted case. Used
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A light, easy-playing concertina. |
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, serial #10394 (circa 1858). Hexagonal rosewood ends with nickel-silver inlays, metal buttons, brass reeds, original 5-fold leather bellows with gold tooling and decorative papers. Tuned to a440hz with equal temperament. With new, fitted case. Video. Used
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This is an excellent example of mid-Victorian workmanship and a concertina made at the height of its popularity as a classical instrument. Sweet, smooth tone. |
R. Morse & Co. Geordie45-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 |
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. |
Lachenal & Co. New Model48-key treble, serial #48883 (circa 1915). Hexagonal raised metal ends with ebony frames and silver-tipped buttons. Riveted action installed. Steel reeds in brass frames. Original 5-fold leather bellows. No air release. With fitted hard case. Video. Used
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Fully overhauled with new pads, valves, springs and thumb straps. The new riveted action puts this concertina into the top tier. A good session instrument with a bright tone. |
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. 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.56-key tenor/treble model 19, serial #29890 (October 3, 1923). Raised metal ends 7¼" across. Metal buttons, brass(!) reeds in brass frames, riveted action. 6-fold leather bellows, wrist straps. With fitted hard case. Video. Used
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Occasionally we see Aeolas from the "Golden Era" made with brass reeds instead of the more common steel. These reeds are very high quality and not to be confused with the "cheap & cheerful" variety found on inferior instruments of the time. They give a slightly sweeter, smoother tone, without the edge that comparable steel reeds have. Without the volume too, so not the best suited for loud environments. |
C. Wheatstone & Co.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. |
Lachenal & Co. Edeophone56-key tenor/treble, serial #58280 (circa 1930). Raised metal ends, silver-tipped buttons and 6-fold leather bellows. Steel reeds in brass frames. No air release. With fitted case. Video. Used
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This Edeophone has mahogany pad pans and the standard Lachenal action. The response is fast and the tone bright and full. All original silver-tipped buttons. We've made new thumb straps on the original engraved hardware. The original bellows has been nicely patched and is in good condition. |
C. Wheatstone & Co. Aeola56-key tenor/treble model 19, serial #24865 (circa 1909). Raised metal ends 7-1/4" across. Metal buttons, steel reeds, riveted action. Low B-flat on left-side (d# position). No air release. 6-fold leather bellows, wrist straps. With new fitted case. Video. Used
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A fine instrument from Wheatstone's most desireable period. The original nickel plating is in very good condition. |
C. Wheatstone & Co. Aeola56-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. |
Concertina Connection Peacock42 key Hayden (Wicki) duet, serial #164 (2015). Natural finish wooden ends with metal-capped buttons arranged in rows parallel to the handrests (see note chart). Riveted action, hand-finished accordion-type reeds. 6-fold black leather bellows. 7" across, weighs 2 lbs 15 oz. With hard case. Video. Used |
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