This is a Lachenal Paragon with brass reeds. It has been fitted with new pads and valves, and tuned to concert pitch (A=440hz).

The Paragon is the next stage up from the standard range of ‘Tutor model’ instruments made by Lachenal. It has metal buttons, bushings around the buttons, and generally a nicer quality of reed. This is a Paragon with a nice, light action and lovely brass reeds which give it a sweet and mellow tone, without restricting the speed the concertina can be played at. A really lovely instrument for song accompaniment.

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