MtheGM:
"But in my experience, Guran, the tone of these is harsh and the notes a bit fuzzy, compared with the clearly defined notes of the Lachenals, Joneses, Shakespeares et al"

RE: Many people , particularly those who are not inborn concertina fans, say that the single reed "concertina tone" is "harsher" than double reeded accordion tone either tuned wet or in octave.

"as listed in my previous post. If your concertina is going to sound accordion-like, why not just play an accordion and have done; but if you want the *characteristic* concertina timbre, I don't think these instruments will provide it".

RE: We've got so many kinds of "concertinas" today that it is hardly meaningful to speak of "the *characteristic* concertina timbre" - is it? If you prefer the 'concertina concept' but the accordion tone it is natural having an instrument which combines these things instead of a mostly larger and heavier accordion is it not? In a longish thread at c.net about 10 years ago I suggested a minimalized 4sided double-reeded (octave) "Anglo" using accordion reeds but general technology of Brit style instruments. There are lots of possibilities to to try new concertina constructions BUT the probably most critical drawback making them according to the classical Brit style concept is the extreme cost of handmade reedworks.I guess it won't be long until you can't buy any accordion reeds either to reasonable prices. So what's up concerning "concertina timbre"?


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