"Well to be honest -its more your lot than mine who have the posh instruments. "
Not sure what you mean Al (who is my lot?
I don't play an instrument and Enlishh traditional song is historically unaccompanied and doesn't need an instrument
I had a Wheatstone concertina once - unbelievably, it cost me £10 and I ver learned how to play it properly
My guitar, which I hardly ever play cost me about £50
As I said, it is the responsibility of the musician to arm him?herself if they feel the necessity
It really should not be a club issue
Jim