Item Type: Concertina
End FretsSummary: The first appearance within the Collection's Wheatstones of the "Circular Fret" design, in which intricate fretwork is replaced by an annular space between outer and inner parts of the ends, revealing a circular view of the sub-fret pine boards. This did not become a "Standard" Wheatstone design, though it was tried by the later makers such as Joseph Scates. This version has endbolts in the corners of the ends. End Shape: Hexagonal End Sides: Six End Material: Single-layer mahogany ends, solid mahogany end/action frames. End Bolts: Very flat cheese-head brass bolts, securing the fretwork to the action frame in the corners, rather than the centre, of each bout. Label Embouchure Pattern: No Embouchure - label and serial number show clearly throught the annular exposed area of the sub-fret pine boards. Strap Screw-insert type: Inset circular brass screw-fittings to side, each secured by a single brass screw. Finger-rest: Standard format curved-end brass finger-rests, dark green leather cladding, three securing screws. Due to their use on this "Circular Fret" model, the open side of the finger-rest hangs over the annular space! Fret Condition: Very fine Damage Summary: Good condition. |
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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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