R. Morse & Co. Céilí Anglo Concertina
The Céilí is our 30-key anglo concertina, available with a Jeffries or Wheatstone/Lachenal fingering layout, in a variety of keys. Finish choices include a rich natural 'rosewood' stain or satin black. Like all R. Morse concertinas, the Céilí is crafted to offer the best features of high-end vintage concertinas and comes with a fitted hard case and a 5-year warranty against defective parts and workmanship.
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: | 30 (option of left-hand thumb drone for additional charge). 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 air button. |
| Dimensions: | 6.25" across the flats, approx. 5.75" end to end when compressed. Weighs 2 lbs. 4 oz. (1.0 kg) |
| Tuning: | Available in C/G, G/D, D/A. a' = 440 Hz. |
| Layout: | Jeffries or Wheatstone/Lachenal are standard. Custom layouts upon request. |
| Case: | Custom-fitted case included. |
| Action: | Traditional riveted action paired with 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 board are integrated, making our instruments unusually light and offering a full and bright sound. |
| Reeds: | High-grade Italian-made accordion reeds provide a response and dynamic range equal to or surpassing that of many vintage concertinas. Our standard reeds strike a good balance of response and tone. Hand-finished (tipo a mano) reeds are also available for an additional charge (C/G and G/D only). |
| Bellows: | Six folds, with 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 cherry laminate with a rich natural 'rosewood' stain or a satin black finish. |
| Fittings: | Our concertinas are fitted with our own brass endbolts and thumbscrews. |
C/G Jeffries notechart: PNG | PDF
C/G Wheatstone notechart: PNG | PDF
Céilí, C/G with rosewood stain
Céilí, C/G with satin black finish
Céilí, G/D with rosewood stain
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Céilí, C/G with rosewood stain
C/G with satin black finish
Céilí, G/D with rosewood stain
Ordering
Direct from The Button Box:
We will contact you once your concertina is completed to arrange payment of the balance and shipping.
Delivery time is estimated at 6-8 weeks.
For those who desire a particularly bright tone, we now offer a hand-finished (tipo a mano) reed option (C/G and G/D only). When completing your order online, please indicate in the "special instructions for shipping" box that you would like your instrument to have hand-finished reeds.
In addition to ordering from The Button Box, you can order R. Morse & Co. concertinas from these authorized dealers:
Micheal O' Raghallaigh - Rathmolyon, Co. Meath, Ireland. tel. 00353 07 7996670 or
Red Cow Music - Stillingfleet, York, UK. tel. 07812064322
Accord et Musique, Lyon, France.