Description
Trinity College AP-1130A Anglo-Style Concertina 30-button – Black is a 30-button Anglo-style concertina, fully chromatic with a 1 1/2 octave range, with laminated wooden endplates in a high-gloss black finish and black fabric-covered bellows with 8 folds. It is bisonoric, giving a different note on the push and the pull, and comes in a plush-lined nylon carrying bag.
Specifications
| SKU | AP-1130A |
|---|---|
| Model | AP-1130A |
| System | Anglo-style, bisonoric |
| Design | Inspired by 19th-century English and German concertinas |
| Buttons | 30 |
| Range | 1 1/2 octaves, fully chromatic |
| Air release | Air-release button to close instrument noiselessly |
| Endplates | Laminated wood, high-gloss black finish |
| Bellows | Black fabric covered, 8 folds |
What is included
- Trinity College AP-1130A 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-1130A concertina have?
The Trinity College AP-1130A has 30 buttons, is fully chromatic with a 1 1/2 octave range, and has an air-release button to close it noiselessly.
Is the Trinity College AP-1130A an Anglo or English concertina?
The Trinity College AP-1130A is an Anglo-style concertina. Its bisonoric system plays a different note on the push and the pull of the bellows.
Does the Trinity College AP-1130A come with a case?
The Trinity College AP-1130A comes with a plush-lined, zippered black nylon carrying bag with a fabric handle and a detachable, adjustable strap.
What is the difference between the Trinity College AP-1130A and AP-1120A?
The Trinity College AP-1130A has 30 buttons, is fully chromatic and has 8-fold bellows. The AP-1120A has 20 buttons, a 2 1/2 octave range and 11-fold bellows.
How do I open and close the Trinity College AP-1130A without damaging it?
Press and hold the air-release button on the Trinity College AP-1130A 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-1130A?
Keep the Trinity College AP-1130A 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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