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| Lachenal Excelsior . A steel-reeded instrument that probably started life in the Salvation Army. |
| Wheatstone Tutor. An older brass reeded instrument that I use for practice around the house (less strident than the Lachenal). Hear a sample of me playing Sun Asembly on this (in three parts!). |
| George Case Baritone. A brass-reeded baritone instrument, an octave lower than a usual English concertina. Good for lower parts in bands, and for voice accompaniment. |
| Lachenal Edeophone Tenor/Treble. The Edeophone was Lachenal's top of the range instruments. This is a Tenor/Treble and hence has one more row of four keys on each side lower than a usual English concertina. |
| Lachenal Treble 30566. Another English tutor instrument, bought in bad condition and in (ongoing) process of restoration. |
| Riccordi anglo. A cheap and cheerful anglo, with no serial number visible. Aquired in USA from a hiking friend. Was in unplayable condition (key rubbers rotted), and I restored it to working order. However, I still can't handle the concept of different notes on push and pull! |
| Wheatstone Aeola 34801. The Aeola was the name of Wheatstone's top of the range instruments. This is my current favourite for playing in groups. |
My description and recordings of residential concertina weekends in Kilve.
My recordings of concertina self-help group in Maulden.