{"product_id":"lachenal-anglo-concertina-c-g-30-key","title":"Lachenal C\/G Anglo Concertina | 30 Key, Metal Ends","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLachenal 30 Key Anglo Concertina in C\/G\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned \u003cstrong\u003eLachenal C\/G Anglo concertina\u003c\/strong\u003e has 30 keys, metal ends, bone buttons and six-fold bellows. Restored by \u003cstrong\u003eAlex Westlord\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is offered by Squeezebox Marketplace on behalf of its owner. An appealing opportunity for a player looking for a traditional Lachenal with restoration work already undertaken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lachenal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anglo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeys:\u003c\/strong\u003e C\/G\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButtons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30, bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBellows:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six-fold\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alex Westlord\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSale:\u003c\/strong\u003e On behalf of the owner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSound and Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual sound is an important part of choosing a restored concertina. Please contact us to discuss this Lachenal’s tone and how it may suit your playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur View\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Squeezebox Marketplace, we know that choosing a pre-owned concertina is about the individual instrument. This Lachenal brings together metal ends, bone buttons and restoration by Alex Westlord: useful details for anyone considering a traditional Anglo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlayability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Anglo system produces different notes on the push and pull of the bellows. Its playing pattern is an essential part of its phrasing, so existing Anglo players will approach it differently from players moving across from English or duet concertina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBellows and Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument has six-fold bellows. Bellows direction shapes both the notes and the phrasing on an Anglo concertina, working alongside the fingering across both hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMusical Scope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C\/G tuning provides the starting point for repertoire centred on those keys. The 30-key format offers additional notes beyond a basic 20-key Anglo; suitability for particular tunes depends on the button layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA player seeking a restored Lachenal C\/G Anglo, or someone considering a move into traditional concertinas. If you are buying your first Anglo, we are happy to help you decide whether this instrument suits your musical plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLachenal 30-key Anglo in C\/G\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMetal ends with bone buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSix-fold bellows\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRestored by Alex Westlord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLachenal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInstrument\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnglo concertina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTuning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC\/G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNumber of keys\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEnd material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eButton material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBellows\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSix-fold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-owned; restored by Alex Westlord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSale arrangement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffered on behalf of its owner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Sets This Instrument Apart?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of metal ends, bone buttons and named restoration gives this particular Lachenal its appeal. It is an individual pre-owned instrument, with its own history and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComparing Concertina Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnglo, English and duet concertinas use different fingering systems. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/concertinas\"\u003econcertina collection\u003c\/a\u003e introduces the main differences and lets you compare the instruments currently available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/concertinas\"\u003econcertinas for sale\u003c\/a\u003e, or contact us for help choosing a system and instrument that suit your playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLachenal 30-key C\/G Anglo concertina as described. Please ask us to confirm any accompanying case or accessories before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy with Specialist Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease get in touch with any questions about this Lachenal, its restoration or its suitability for you. We are happy to talk through the details and arrange a trial by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lachenal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55306282729805,"sku":"COM061126TAEK","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/8066\/9005\/files\/IMG_6513.jpg?v=1793983822","url":"https:\/\/squeezeboxmarketplace.com\/products\/lachenal-anglo-concertina-c-g-30-key","provider":"Squeezebox Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}