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FOR SALE
STAR STREAMLINED Bb
Seller offers for sale a one-owner, Streamlined model manufactured by Star Concertina.
This concertina has quadruple, waxed reeds tuned to the key of Bb (5 Press G), with one shift (high / low switch). The 104-key instrument has the original stereo internal microphones, and a hard shell case.
This is a great looking Star Streamlined. It’s serial number 1793, built in the 1950s, and offered here for sale by the original owner. That’s right, this concertina has been in the hands of just one musician, and carefully played and maintained for all of these years.
Please note that the name plate shown in the photo is not included with the sale.
Sales price is $1,700. Paypal payments are preferred.
Please contact Jerry at cfiwon(at)centurylink(dot)net.
04/2012 – Back to Top
PRICE REDUCED
GEM DELUXE Bb
Seller offers for sale a Gem Deluxe concertina, a popular instrument imported from Italy.
This concertina has quadruple reeds tuned to the key of Bb (5 Press G), with five shifts (switches). The 104-key instrument has stereo internal microphones, and a hard shell case.
This beautiful concertina is in excellent condition with no broken or missing pieces from the finish, staves, or corners. The bellows are tight with no air leaks. It sounds great and is ready to play!
Sales price is now $1,300, or best offer.
Please contact Merle at 58kruzer(at)centurytel(dot)net.
01/2012 – Back to Top
STRADIVARIUS Bb
Seller offers for sale a Stradivarius Concertina. This is a quadruple, waxed reed instrument tuned to the key of Bb (5 Press G) with five shifts.
This concertina is spotless. It has new bellows, installed by Rich Raclawski (Eagle Concertina), and a new dynamic microphone. The instrument is super tight and powerful, with great tone. It is ready to play and enjoy!
Sales price is $1,650.
Please contact Brad at b(dot)wehr(at)tds(dot)net or 920.251.6887.
02/2012 – Back to Top
STAR – SOLTON – STONE – PEAVEY – MIDI PACKAGE
Seller offers for sale a fine collection of high quality musical instruments and electronic components that work together to make a great-sounding MIDI package for the performing musician.
The concertina is a Beauty model that was manufactured by Star Concertina. It has quadruple, waxed reeds tuned to the key of Bb (5 Press G). The 104-key instrument has a compressed keyboard, and has been professionally wired for MIDI by Star Concertina’s master technician, Lucio Lorenzetti. The concertina has a beautiful black, white, and red finish. The instrument’s in-tune and ready to play.
The Solton MS40 MIDI multimedia music station console comes with over 200 different sound combinations, a swivel stand, six-station foot pedal, and case.
The classic Stone tube amplifier has a four-channel input which allows for use with multiple instruments. It has built-in speakers and a separate output for an additional external speaker.
Finally, the Seller is including a Peavey speaker for use with the Stone amplifier. The speaker can be placed on the floor or used with the included five-foot tall stand.
Sales price for the entire package is only $5,000. Buyer pays for shipping or may pick up the items in Eastern Michigan.
Please contact Paul at vadovs(at)wowway(dot)com.
01/2012 – Back to Top
PRICE REDUCED
GLASS QUAD Bb
Seller offers for sale a concertina from the collection of concertina aficionado Joe Czerniak of Duluth, Minnesota.
This is a classic concertina made by the skilled hands of Angelo Yahte for Glass Concertina. This concertina is a 104 key model with long plate reeds and an internal microphone. The quadruple reeds are tuned to the key of Bb (5 Press G). It has been overhauled and is in excellent condition!
Sales price is now $3,650 or best offer. Shipping cost from St Paul, MN to be paid by buyer. Payment by Certified Bank Check only.
Please contact Greg at czern(at)comcast(dot)net or 985.226.4460, or phone Mary at 651.483.1658.
12/2011 – Back to Top
NECHANICKY 130-KEY
Seller offers for sale a 130-key concertina that once belonged to the renowned keyboard innovator, Albert Nechanicky (“Nicky”) of Odessa, Washington. Nicky was instrumental to the development of modern 130-key concertinas. You can read more about Nicky on the web page honoring his work at Steve Litwin’s site.
This is a waxed reed instrument; quadruple reeds in the key of Bb (5 Press G). It is in great shape, having been serviced at one time by Christy Hengel (Christy’s signature is still visible on the inside of the concertina)!
The concertina comes complete with a hard shell case and a copy of “Nicky’s Instructor for the 130 Key Concertina”.
Sales price is $5,000. Shipping cost from Florida to be paid by the buyer. Payment by certified bank check only.
Please contact Henry at 407.601.1060.
12/2011 – Back to Top
HENGEL’S KEY OF C
Seller offers for sale Hengel Concertina #278D48 as manufactured by Christy Hengel and purchased in January 1985.
This is a long plate reed instrument; quadruple reeds in the key of C (5 Press A). It is in brand new condition, having never been played!
The instrument has a perfect pearl gray finish with beautiful gold bellows. The concertina comes complete with an internal microphone and hard shell case.
Sales price is $12,500. Offers considered.
Please contact Loran at sparkyloran50(at)hotmail(dot)com.
12/2011 – Back to Top
PRICE REDUCED
STAR BEAUTY QUAD
Seller offers for sale a concertina from the collection of concertina aficionado Joe Czerniak of Duluth, Minnesota.
This Star Beauty concertina (Serial Number 3699) is a 104 key model with quadruple reeds that are tuned to the key of C (5 Press A).
As shown in the photo, the concertina is in immaculate condition. The instrument features one shift (high / low switch), beautiful gold bellows and internal stereo microphones. Like new MIDI equipment available separately at additional cost; installed by MIDI expert Terry Kasie.
Sales price is now $2,600. Carrying case and stereo cord are included. Shipping cost from Silver Bay, MN to be paid by buyer. Payment by Certified Bank Check only.
Please contact Betty at 218.226.3188.
12/2011 – Back to Top
USCA LOGO MERCHANDISE
The United States Concertina Association is proud to offer a collection of its official logo apparel and merchandise, professionally produced by CafePress. Choose from a wide variety of items including stickers, mugs, glasses, tee shirts, golf shirts, sweatshirts, and more; all featuring the great-looking USCA logo printed in full-color! If you’d like to suggest a logo item that is not currently offered, just Contact Us with the details.
Clicking on the images above will open a new browser window with the USCA CafePress Store (please note that the online store is a separate website, not operated or maintained by the USCA).
CHEMNITZER CONCERTINA BOOK
“The Chemnitzer Concertina, A History and an Accolade” by LaVern J. Rippley. This book makes a great addition to your library or a perfect gift for the concertina enthusiast.
This professionally published (2006), hardcover book features 304 pages of factual information on the history of this wonderful musical instrument. Read about the people and places behind the instrument and the music that it makes. There are hundreds of images throughout the book, including dozens of color photographs of concertinas from the very first prototypes to present-day models.
There is also a section dedicated to the World Concertina Congress with a complete list of the Hall of Fame members as of 2005.
The price for the book is $25.00. For shipments to addresses within the United States, shipping and handling is $5.00. International shipping and handling is $20.00. Minnesota residents must pay $1.75 sales tax.
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CONCERTINA INSTRUCTION BOOK
You are never too young or too old to learn how to play the chemnitzer concertina, and with this helpful instruction book authored by Ken Schweim, anyone can be playing familiar songs in no time at all.
“Learn How to Play the Chemnitzer Concertina The Easy Way” is a newly developed instruction manual, that is written for today’s modern student in an easy-to-read style. In this book, Ken presents an informative introduction to the practical aspects of playing the concertina and he includes enough composition theory to help understand how to correctly interpret sheet music. The several, short lessons are based upon actual music arrangements and not frivolous or boring exercises. This makes learning fun and helps the student to build confidence and skills in a shorter amount of time than what is normally achieved using some other teaching methods.
The manual includes more than forty ages of instruction, and ten additional pages of charts and easy to play music arrangements. Ken has included many helpful photos and diagrams to compliment the text. The book has a convenient lay-flat binding and large-sized font that makes it easy to read while holding the concertina.
By the time you successfully complete the instructions and apply the methods described, you will be playing the chemnitzer concertina and enjoying a lifetime of music appreciation and fun.
The price for the book is only $24.95, which includes all shipping and handling costs.
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HAND STRAPS
ConcertinaMusic.com is pleased to offer for sale these custom-manufactured hand straps; available in both standard and deluxe versions.
Isn’t it time that you replaced those old and worn hand straps on your concertina? Don’t risk damaging that expensive instrument or breaking one of those old straps during your next performance. These great-looking hand straps are made from high-quality cowhide, padded with real sheep’s wool and use nickel-plated metal buckles and snaps. The design, patterns and tooling originated with those straps made for, and used by, Star Concertina for decades. These are the same straps that are now used by several manufacturers on their new concertinas.
Each strap is sized correctly for use on standard-sized triple and quadruple reed chemnitzer concertinas and bandoneons. All of the hand straps are made of brand-new materials by a highly-skilled craftsman. They are individually inspected to ensure your complete satisfaction. With proper care, they will last for many years of normal use.
The standard version is a sturdy strap, dyed black with contrasting white stitching and white wool padding. The deluxe version, shown in the photo, is the same great strap with the addition of several beautiful rhinestones in your choice of available colors (clear, green, blue, or purple).
$45.00 per pair for the standard version, and $60 per pair for the deluxe version; includes all shipping and handling. Considering their superior quality and sharp looks, these straps are a real value.
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HIGH FIDELITY MICROPHONE
High Fidelity Dynamic Microphone for Concertinas, Accordions and Bandoneons.
Greatly enhance the amplified sound of your concertina with a dynamic microphone. Many concertina manufacturers and technicians install this internal microphone in concertinas for professional and novice musicians as well as for the weekend hobbyist. This modern microphone design eliminates the squeak and squawk that exists with many of the old fashioned crystal microphones.
Once installed, this microphone plugs directly into an XLR (three pin) amplifier input, or simply use the included impedance matching transformer and plug into an amplifier with a 1/4 inch mono input. With this package you can plug your instrument into just about any type of amplifier or mixing board.
These high quality dynamic microphones feature a cardioid (uni-directional) polar pattern; a frequency response from 80 Hz to 12,000 Hz; an output impedance of 600 ohms (+/- 30 percent) at 1,000 Hz; and a sensitivity of -72 dB (+/- 3 dB).
Complete instructions are included with each microphone. Installation requires the use of simple hand tools and a soldering iron. Contact information for free support from a professional technician is provided to each Buyer.
The complete package of a high fidelity dynamic microphone, internal 1/4 inch jack, durable 10 foot long cable with 1/4 inch and XLR connectors, and an impedance matching transformer (XLR to 1/4 inch adaptor) is $87.00. Shipping and handling is free.
If you already have the necessary XLR connector, XLR cable and impedance matching transformer, you can purchase the dynamic microphone alone for $53.00. Shipping and handling is free. Please note that this microphone will not operate correctly using the 1/4 inch low-impedance amplifier input. You must use the XLR high-impedance input, or the impedance matching transformer (included with the purchase of the Microphone Kit).
Professional microphone installation is available for extra cost at a Central Wisconsin location. Special pricing is available for buying five or more units. Please Contact Us for more information.
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THREADED MICROPHONE ADAPTERS
You can still amplify that vintage concertina! These hard to find adapters allow you to use a standard 1/4 inch mono male plug with the old-style center-conductor, friction-type microphone connector. The threaded coupling ring can also be screwed back and completely removed to convert the female microphone connector to a male type.
These nickel-plated, lead-free, shielded adapters will provide you with many years of economical, noise-free operation. Each connector measures approximately 2 inches in length with a 1/2 inch diameter barrel and a 3/4 inch diameter coupling ring.
$12.00 each, includes all shipping and handling. The instrument cable shown in the photo is not included.
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