Item Type: Concertina
Reeds and Reed PansReed Pans Summary: Double-sided reed-pans, with complex hexagonal wood sub-fret baffles, nestling down onto the bellows-frame corner supports, and fitting closely against the inner pan-faces The teardrop-shaped holes in the baffle are intended to direct more air to the smaller frets, yet reduce the air hitting the larger (and potentially louder) bass reeds. Reed Pans Stamps: L & R Reed Pans Gasketry: Cream chamois to both sides Reed Pans Baffles: Complex hexagonal wood sub-fret baffles, nestling down onto the bellows-frame corner supports, and fitting closely against the inner pan-faces The teardrop-shaped holes in the baffle are intended to direct more air to the smaller frets, yet reduce the air hitting the larger (and potentially louder) bass reeds. Reed Pans Right Hand Cross Pieces: RH: 5 at top Reed Pans Left Hand Cross Pieces: LH: 5 at Top Reeds Summary: Round end Brass frames, with steel tongues and 2 steel screws per reed. Reed Frame Material: Brass Reed Tongue Material: Steel. Reed Frame Shape: Round-ended Reed Tongue Profile: parallel Reed Securing Screws: Two steel screws per reed Stamps on Reed Frames: Note-names |
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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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