Description
Trinity College AP-1120A Anglo-Style Concertina 20-button – Black is a 20-button Anglo-style concertina with a 2 1/2 octave range, laminated wooden endplates in a high-gloss black finish and black fabric-covered 11-fold bellows. It is bisonoric, giving a different note on the push and the pull, and it comes in a plush-lined nylon carrying bag.
Specifications
| SKU | AP-1120A |
|---|---|
| Model | AP-1120A |
| System | Anglo-style, bisonoric |
| Design | Inspired by 19th-century English and German concertinas |
| Buttons | 20 |
| Range | 2 1/2 octaves |
| Air release | Air-release button to close instrument noiselessly |
| Endplates | Laminated wood, high-gloss black finish |
| Bellows | Black fabric covered, 11 folds, with shiny metal reinforcements |
| Straps | Two attached straps with snap ends to close and lock bellows |
What is included
- Trinity College AP-1120A concertina
- Plush-lined, zippered black nylon carrying bag with fabric handle and one detachable, adjustable carrying strap
Common questions
How many buttons does the Trinity College AP-1120A concertina have?
The Trinity College AP-1120A has 20 buttons with a 2 1/2 octave range, plus an air-release button to close the instrument noiselessly.
Is the Trinity College AP-1120A an Anglo or English concertina?
The Trinity College AP-1120A is an Anglo-style concertina. It is bisonoric, so each button plays one note on the push and another on the pull.
Does the Trinity College AP-1120A come with a case?
The Trinity College AP-1120A comes with a plush-lined, zippered black nylon carrying bag with a fabric handle and a detachable, adjustable strap.
What music is the Trinity College AP-1120A suited to?
The bisonoric Anglo system of the Trinity College AP-1120A gives a lively, rhythmic feel that suits folk and dance music.
How do I open and close the Trinity College AP-1120A without damaging it?
Press and hold the air-release button on the Trinity College AP-1120A whenever you pull the bellows apart or close them without playing. The button opens a silent valve so air moves freely, and forcing the bellows without it can damage the instrument.
How should I care for and store the Trinity College AP-1120A?
Keep the Trinity College AP-1120A at normal room temperature and humidity, away from direct sun, heat and cold, which can soften or harden the wax that seals its valves. Wipe it with a soft cotton cloth after playing and store it zipped in its carrying bag.
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