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

The Inimitable is a very pretty model of English concertinas, and although this one does have a few patches of wear on the woodwork, it has a lovely soft tone to match the aesthetics of the instrument. A brass-reeded Lachenal will never be firing out blistering tunes at loud volumes, but what you do get with this kind of instrument is a soft and mellow tone that is increasingly desirable- something really sweet to sing to, or for playing at home without disturbing the neighbours.

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