R. Morse & Co. ESB Baritone Anglo Concertina

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The ESB is a 31-key baritone* anglo concertina, available with a Jeffries or Wheatstone/Lachenal fingering layout, in C/G or D/A with tipo a mano reeds. Like all R. Morse concertinas, the ESB is crafted to offer the best features of high-end vintage concertinas and comes with a fitted hardshell case and a 5-year warranty against defective parts and workmanship.

*A baritone anglo concertina plays one octave below the standard instrument.

The Button Box, Inc., has been making high-quality, reliable concertinas under the R. Morse & Co. brand since 1999. Our concertinas are nimble instruments with a full, bright tone, satisfying to play and appealing to the eye as well. These instruments are meticulously designed and built by us right here in western Massachusetts.

Buttons:	31 (includes left-hand thumb key). Made of black Delrin^®, 1/4" across with slightly domed tops, offering comfort over many hours of playing. Natural felt bushings contribute to a smooth and quiet action. Raised thumb buttons.
Dimensions:	7" across the flats, approx. 5.75" end to end when compressed. Weighs 2 lbs. 11 oz. (1.2 kg)
Tuning:	Available in C/G or D/A. a' = 440 Hz.
Layout:	Jeffries or Wheatstone/Lachenal are standard. Custom layouts upon request.
Case:	Custom-made fitted hardshell case included.

Action:	We use a traditional riveted action and stainless steel springs for a quick and even response. Lever arms are cut from brass sheets, eliminating the 'spring' effect produced by lever arms fabricated out of brass rods.
Reedpan:	The reedpan and action pan are integrated, making our instruments unusually light and offering a full and bright sound.
Reeds:	We use high-grade Italian-made accordion reeds, providing a response and dynamic range equal to or surpassing that of many vintage concertinas. Stock reeds on the ESB are hand-finished (tipo a mano).
Bellows:	Our standard bellows have six folds and a traditional construction of acid-free card stock, goat leather, and cotton muslin, providing strength, flexibility, and durability. A seven-fold bellows is available for an additional charge.
Endframes:	The graceful fretwork is made of a strong walnut laminate with a clear finish.
Fittings:	Our concertinas are fitted with our own brass endbolts and thumbscrews.