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Boyd Lachenal 48k treble
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Harry Boyd was the proprietor of a Newcastle music store, who had instruments specially made for him by both Wheatstone and Lachenal. Such was his buying power, it is said, that he could insist that only the top reed-makers from both firms were allowed to work on his concertinas. The name 'H Boyd' was always designed into the fretwork on the right-hand side, and he also insisted that the 56k extended treble should be no bigger than the 48k treble.
You won't often find the Boyd name on a concertina, but when you do, you can be pretty sure that it will be one of the best of its kind. They are rare and justifiably sought-after, and this is, by some distance, the best example that has ever passed through my hands. The cosmetic appearance was so good that I have done nothing but clean and polish the ends and the woodwork. Apart from that, I have replaced pads, valves and straps, and tuned it to modern concert pitch.
Price: £1850
NOW ONLY £1650
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Ball Beavon was a top London retailer whose Anglos were all made by Crabb - an association which lasted, I believe, into the 1930s. This one, No. 8952, is a good deal earlier, probably dating from the days when Crabb also made Anglo's for Jeffries - and in terms of response, volume and tone, it's hard to tell apart from my own 38-key Jeffries. I have made and fitted new 7-fold bellows, along with new pads, valves, bushes and straps. The ends have been re-polished by my tame metal-finishing ace, and I have stripped and French polished the woodwork. It comes complete with its original wooden case, complete with strap, lock and key.
In short, this is a top-quality Anglo that will give any Jeffries a run for its money, but for about £1000 less.
Price: £3500
31-key Crabb/Ball Beavon Anglo in C/G
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