I'm just wondering if notes can be changed on the concertina easily? Eg. If i wanted to change my pull C# to a puch C# down a button, or wheatstone to jeffries layout? If yes, where and how much?
well, it can definitely be done. what kind of concertina do you have? the more changes, the more difficult it becomes. in general, swapping a C# is pretty easy. but changing an entire layout might require a professional, as not every reed or reed shoe will fit into every slot. it may even require retuning the reeds, which is not to be taken lightly.
Definitely depends on the instrument, I wanted to do this exact thing to my vintage Lachenal Bb/F, but the reed pan shoe size for the notes I wanted to swap made it impractical.
Changing notes on concertina
Changing notes on concertina
I'm just wondering if notes can be changed on the concertina easily? Eg. If i wanted to change my pull C# to a puch C# down a button, or wheatstone to jeffries layout? If yes, where and how much?
# Posted on January 23rd 2011 by fineflautist
Re: Changing notes on concertina
well, it can definitely be done. what kind of concertina do you have? the more changes, the more difficult it becomes. in general, swapping a C# is pretty easy. but changing an entire layout might require a professional, as not every reed or reed shoe will fit into every slot. it may even require retuning the reeds, which is not to be taken lightly.
# Posted on January 23rd 2011 by daiv
Re: Changing notes on concertina
Definitely depends on the instrument, I wanted to do this exact thing to my vintage Lachenal Bb/F, but the reed pan shoe size for the notes I wanted to swap made it impractical.
# Posted on January 23rd 2011 by Michael Eskin
Re: Changing notes on concertina
have you considered having both a push and a pull C#?
# Posted on January 23rd 2011 by firedancer
Re: Changing notes on concertina
Or like my Carroll, have three C#s on the right side third row, first button is C# on both push pull, second button is C# push, D# pull.
# Posted on January 23rd 2011 by Michael Eskin
Re: Changing notes on concertina
I had a Jeffries anglo changed from Jeffries to Wheatsone layout. Involved some new reeds and a bit of a retune. Done by a professional - cost c £250.
# Posted on January 24th 2011 by Hare's Tail