Item Type: Concertina
End FretsSummary: The post-1848 machine-cut rosewood fretwork is now the standard format. The frets are machine-cut, very slightly bevelled at the edges, with oval embouchures for the dealer's label and for slightly scalloped for a serial number (both present). Fine condition. End Shape: Hexagonal End Sides: Six End Diameter: 157mm End-Profile: Flat. End Material: Single-ply grained flat Rosewood ends, with solid Rosewoodside panels around the fret edging and action board levels. End Bolts: Shallow domed brass end-bolts, securing the fretwork end to the action frame and bellows. Fret Pattern: Post-1848 machine-cut fretwork introduced by Louis Lachenal when he worked at Wheatstone's. Label Embouchure Pattern: Larger oval to RH, smaller scalloped shape to LH Strap Screw-insert type: No Strap-screw inserts fitted on this budget model. Finger-rest: Standard format curved-end brass finger-rests, each with complete original leather cladding. 3 securing screws. Fret Condition: Poor. Damage Summary: Top case-strap missing. |
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Created August 2009 by Neil Wayne
Last Modified 07 February 2012 by Neil Wayne, Chris Flint, Wes Williams
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