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Thread #116858 Message #2512027
Posted By: Ptarmigan
10-Dec-08 - 04:52 PM
Thread Name: Concertina weight - why bother?
Subject: RE: Concertina weight - why bother?
Goran, my own major concern, first & foremost, is always with how the instrument sounds!
Of course, it's a bonus if the instrument looks good too, but neither is that the most important factor, cause over the years, I've played a number of old scarred & bashed about Banjos that weren't much to look at, but which sounded great.
Likewise when it comes to weight, I reckon with all the various additional straps you can attach to a Concertina nowadays, weight really should not be an issue.
Give me a big, scarred, old heavy Concertina over a small, light, pretty young instrument every time. There's a lot to be said for an interesting patina.
Just like my women, I guess I like my Concertinas big & cuddly, with plenty to get a hold of! :-)
Cheers
Dick