Description
Trinity College AP-3530A Anglo-Style Concertina 30-button – Satin Black is a handmade 30-button Anglo-style concertina with a Wheatstone/Lachenal button layout, playing in the keys of C and G. It has an ebonized frame and endplates with open fretwork, brass internal mechanisms with traditional reeds, genuine black leather bellows with 6 folds, and a reinforced hard case.
Specifications
| SKU | AP-3530A |
|---|---|
| Model | AP-3530A |
| System | Anglo-style, Wheatstone/Lachenal button layout |
| Construction | Handmade |
| Buttons | 30 |
| Keys | C & G |
| Frame & endplates | Ebonized, with intricate open fretwork |
| Buttons material | Black plastic with red felt surrounds |
| Mechanism | Intricate internal mechanisms made of brass, with traditional reeds, reed pan and chamber design |
| Handle | Leather handle with knurled brass adjustment screw |
| Bellows | Genuine black leather, 6 folds |
| Finish | Satin black |
What is included
- Trinity College AP-3530A concertina
- Reinforced hard case with padded form-fitting plush interior
Common questions
What keys does the Trinity College AP-3530A concertina play in?
The Trinity College AP-3530A is a 30-button Anglo-style concertina that plays in the keys of C and G.
What button layout does the Trinity College AP-3530A use?
The Trinity College AP-3530A uses a Wheatstone/Lachenal button layout, with black plastic buttons in red felt surrounds.
Does the Trinity College AP-3530A come with a case?
Yes. The Trinity College AP-3530A comes with a reinforced hard case with a padded, form-fitting plush interior.
How is the Trinity College AP-3530A built?
The Trinity College AP-3530A is handmade, with an ebonized frame and endplates with open fretwork and brass internal mechanisms with traditional reeds, reed pan and chamber design.
How do I open and close the Trinity College AP-3530A without damaging it?
Press and hold the air-release button on the Trinity College AP-3530A 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-3530A?
Keep the Trinity College AP-3530A 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 latched in its hard case.
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