Marcus 30 button Anglo Concertina    I hope you enjoy this photo and sound essay.  Bob Tedrow, Homewood Music Birmingham, Alabama 205-879-4868 hmi@scott.net  You will need   a RealAudio player to access the  sound clip.   Realaudio players are free.
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Marcus "Jeffries" model 1998  30 Button c/g Anglo concertina.  Manufactured in Wales, UK Sound clip Seven fold bellows done in the traditional style of classic concertinas. They are correct in materials, construction, fit and function. First class leatherwork with traditional bellows papers
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Metal ends are highly ornamented; frame construction is of solid hardwoods; dimensions are traditional.
Metal ends are slightly raised; straps, palm rests and adjustment thumb screws are manufactured in a traditional style http://hmi.homewood.net/marcus/mvc-006s.jpg (51347 bytes)
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Attention to detail is evident in every part of the concertina
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Tuning is to concert pitch. Complete repair  and tuning services available from Homewood Musical
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Bellows construction is patterned after classic concertinas
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#1 grade accordion style reeds are hand tuned and set properly for quick response Action is handbuilt in a traditional style
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Construction is precise and clean, attention to detail is evident even on the internal action mechanism of the Marcus concertina. For information on sales:  Bob Tedrow  hmi@scott.net Homewood Musical 205 879-4868