This is a Lachenal 33-Key in Bb/F with steel reeds. It has been refinished, fitted with new bushings, bellows, pads, valves and straps, and has been tuned.

This is a nice, solid Bb/F option- the rosewood-ended Lachenal is usually a good quality all-rounder. It has been refinished, which has revealed a really lovely wood grain, and it is a nice player- responsive with a balanced tone. At some point in its life, the concertina has been retro-fitted with a 33rd button, which provides the reversal of the first accidental on the right hand (like you would get with a Jeffries layout).

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