This is a Tidder 20-Key Anglo in C/G with steel reeds. It has been fitted with new pads and valves, and been tuned to concert pitch (A=440hz).

Whilst there is debate about whether or not Tidder is the correct name to attribute to the maker of these concertinas, there’s never any doubt that they were made by the same person due to their trademarks bellows with excess leather on the gussets and the distinctive numbering inside the instrument. Tidders can be really decent concertinas that are usually more affordable than their Lachenal equivalents. This is a basic 20-Key Anglo, but it’s a nice looking thing that plays well- especially for the price. The original bellows are in good condition, and it will absolutely do the job you’d expect a 20-Key to do.

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