Hmmm a Ford Cortina ? You must be at least 70 years old to even know there was such a thing!
Paulo Soprani make a very nice Melodian! and here in the US there’s several imported Eastern European made models to choose from. Ahem, why would anybody already on the mainland need to go the the UK for anything?
in the uk it’s mostly D/G, but you you’ll find Irish tuned boxes there, but not so frequent as in Ireland.
it’s very difficult to find an irish tuned box on the mainland and changing tunings isn’t recommended.
boxes aren’t whistles…
personally, if i didn’t want to spend too much, go for a second hand hohner, they’re fast.
[quote="toastyAhem, why would anybody already on the mainland need to go the the UK for anything?[/quote]
Simply because there are no Irish tuned accordions or concertinas in Sweden.
How much does this Brosnan person take for a second hand accordion?
My boyfriend has a Hohner, but Swedish-tuned, it seems Hohner has a very good reputation.
Simply because there are no Irish tuned accordions or concertinas in Sweden.
How much does this Brosnan person take for a second hand accordion?
My boyfriend has a Hohner, but Swedish-tuned, it seems Hohner has a very good reputation.[/quote]that all depends on what swedish tuned is.
if it’s F/G, all the reeds would have to be changed.
i don’t think it’s a good idea to send John Brosnan a second had accordion to put new reeds in. i believe all new reeds cost around 400 euros alone, it could be less though…i’m not really sure.
you’d be better of then to sell the accordion in Sweden and buy whatever tuning you like in Ireland or the UK.
if there’s only one row that needs to be changed, i’d just go for someone in Sweden to change the reeds.
i believe you can buy a second hand hohner irish tuned for 600 euros or less
here’s another address, this is a Dutchman, he rebuilts to Irish tuning and sells second hand and new. but it could take up to a week 'till he responds, he’s very bussy.
http://www.squeezebox.nl/index1.htm
about fast playing boxes, i’ve heard the following makes sure are fast enough:
HOHNER, SERENELLINI,SALTARELLE, CASTAGNARI, PAOLO SOPRANI, CAIRDIN, BERTRAND GAILLARD, VANDERAA.
The most common tuning in Scandinavia is G/C (and occasionally A/D). Retuning a G/C box to B/C or any of the other Irish tunings would probably not be economically feasible. Better to buy a new box with the right tuning.
i’m no expert, but i believe those key combinations are very suited for B/C and CsD. but not if international postage is involved. also the person who changes the reeds has to be a good tuner.
if the box is out of tune, the price for retuning only is around 100 euros.
i’m getting mine retuned every three years.
Castagnari | Hohner | Maugein | Paolo Soprani | Saltarelle | Weltmeister
All these are made in Continental Europe - in fact, I can not think of anything except Cairdeen that isnt made in Continental Europe. BTW Ryan Air still sells very low fares around the cities of Europe.
It’s very different from playing accordion. If you learn to play accordion, the fingering doesn’t translate to the concertina.
Also, concertinas are more expensive than accordions, not less. If you want to get a “student grade” concertina fit with accordion reeds, be prepared to spend a little under 2000 dollars. Prices go up from there.
Meanwhile, 2000 dollars can get you a lot of accordion. A “student grade” accordion suitable for learning the art can be had for 500-700 clams. Playing the accordion is just cheaper, especially when you factor in the financial benefits of living alone and never having offspring.
Caj
it’s not much of a problem to buy a new Irish tuned accordion anywhere,
but they’re hard to find second hand and Irish tuned on the continent.
Nonsense! my son grew up and is now again in FDR where second hand B/C boxes are not uncommon!