This is a Lachenal 20-Key Anglo in Bb/F with brass reeds. It has been fitted with new pads, valves and straps, and tuned to concert pitch (A=440hz).

You’re very unlikely to find a real concertina that plays as well as this at anywhere near this price. We’re listing it at this low price due to the small bit of fret damage, as well as a non-structural crack on the left side of the instrument. We like our instruments to be as in good a condition as possible, but it seems a shame to discount instruments that play well based on their aesthetic condition, so we plan to stock more concertinas like this at bargain prices to make them potentially more affordable and accessible to anybody.

Aside from the issues mentioned above, this concertina is a surprisingly good player. The bellows are in good condition, and the tone of the instrument really is nice. If you aren’t too fussed about how a concertina looks, then here’s an opportunity to pick up a real bargain.

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