Concertina

Paul Hardy's Concertinas

My first Concertina - Lachenal Excelsior

Lachenal Lachenal Excelsior . A steel-reeded instrument that probably started life in the Salvation Army.


My second Concertina - Wheatstone Tutor

Wheatstone Tutor Wheatstone Tutor. An older brass reeded instrument that I use for practice around the house (less strident than the Lachenal).


My third Concertina - George Case Baritone

George Case baritone 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.


My fourth Concertina - Lachenal Edeophone Tenor/treble

Lachenal Edeophone Tenor/Treble 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.


My fifth Concertina - Lachenal Treble 30566

Lachenal Treble Lachenal Treble 30566. Awaiting restoration.


My sixth Concertina - Riccordi Anglo

Riccordi Anglo 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!


My seventh Concertina - Wheatstone Aeola 34801

Wheatstone Aeola Treble Wheatstone Aeola 34801. The Aeola was the name of Wheatstone's top of the range instruments. My current favourite for playing in groups.


My Tunebooks

My tunebooks of hundreds of tunes are available in my tunebook page.


Concertina Links

The Concertina FAQ Home Page

My description of residential concertina weekends in Kilve.

My recordings of concertina self-help group in Maulden.


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