This is a Lachenal Paragon 48-Key Treble with steel reeds. It has been fitted with new pads, valves and straps, and been tuned to concert pitch (A=440hz).

This is a nice example of a Lachenal Paragon in pretty original condition generally- it just shows a fair amount of wear on the ends. Again- a concertina for people who care about the playability of a concertina more than the aesthetics of it. The original 5-fold bellows are in pretty good condition (fully airtight), and it’s a good player- responsive with a well-rounded tone.

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