Description
Trinity College AP-2230A English-Style Concertina – 30-button – Light Brown is a 30-button English-style concertina, fully chromatic with a 3 octave range, with laminated wooden endplates in a light brown simulated walnut finish and black fabric-covered bellows with 8 folds. It is unisonoric, playing the same note on the push and the pull, and comes in a plush-lined nylon bag.
Specifications
| SKU | AP-2230A |
|---|---|
| Model | AP-2230A |
| System | English-style, unisonoric |
| Design | Based on 19th-century English concertina traditions |
| Buttons | 30 |
| Range | 3 octaves, fully chromatic |
| Air release | Air-release button to close instrument noiselessly |
| Endplates | Laminated wood, light brown simulated walnut finish |
| Bellows | Black fabric covered, 8 folds |
| Hand support | Padded, adjustable leather thumb strap plus metal hand stop on each side |
What is included
- Trinity College AP-2230A concertina
- Plush-lined, zippered black nylon bag with fabric handle and one detachable, adjustable carrying strap
Common questions
How many buttons does the Trinity College AP-2230A concertina have?
The Trinity College AP-2230A has 30 buttons, is fully chromatic with a 3 octave range, and has an air-release button to close it noiselessly.
Is the Trinity College AP-2230A an Anglo or English concertina?
The Trinity College AP-2230A is an English-style concertina. It is unisonoric, so each button plays the same note whether the bellows push or pull, with the notes alternating between the hands.
How do you hold the Trinity College AP-2230A?
The Trinity College AP-2230A has a padded, adjustable leather thumb strap plus a metal hand stop on each side.
Does the Trinity College AP-2230A come with a case?
The Trinity College AP-2230A comes with a plush-lined, zippered black nylon bag with a fabric handle and a detachable, adjustable strap.
How do I open and close the Trinity College AP-2230A without damaging it?
Press and hold the air-release button on the Trinity College AP-2230A 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-2230A?
Keep the Trinity College AP-2230A 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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