New Concertinas
All models available as new instruments
English Concertinas
About the English system
English system concertinas are fully chromatic instruments with each button producing the same note on the push and pull of the bellows. Each side has 4 columns of buttons: the two center columns correspond to the natural (white) keys on a piano, and the outside columns are the accidental (black) keys. The notes of a scale alternate between the left and right sides. The number of buttons varies from 30 to 70, but 48 is standard. The different sizes originally corresponded to the members of the violin family, with the 48-button treble model having the range of the violin (G below the staff to C three octaves above middle C). They are very smooth and agile instruments, originally designed for classical music, but well-suited to folk music and chordal song accompaniment. All models are tuned to a'=440hz.
R. Morse & Co. Geordie
Our 45-key model. Made by us, right here in Massachusetts. Available in tenor and baritone versions. With rosewood-stained cherry ends. Black Delrin® buttons, brass fittings, riveted action, 6-fold bellows, and high-quality accordion-type reeds. With fitted hardshell case.
To see what is available immediately check our current inventory.
R. Morse & Co. Albion
Our 37-key model. Made by us, right here in Massachusetts. Available in treble and baritone versions. Available with either cherry or black ends. Black Delrin® buttons, brass fittings, riveted action, 6-fold bellows, and high-quality accordion-type reeds. With fitted hardshell case.
Concertina Connection Jack
30-key baritone with a 2-½ octave range. Fully chromatic. Black celluloid finish, white plastic buttons, 6-fold bellows. Outfit includes a soft case and a tutor written specially for this instrument. Video
We understand that some owners may want to 'move up' in the concertina world after having played the instrument for a while.
Concertina Connection Jackie
30-key treble with a 2-½ octave range. Fully chromatic. Black celluloid finish, white plastic buttons, 6-fold bellows. Outfit includes a soft case and a tutor written specially for this instrument. Video
We understand that some owners would want to 'move up' in the concertina world after having played the instrument for a while.
Concertina Connection Busker
The newest addition to the Concertina Connection line of English concertinas. 36-key treble (g-c3) with ebonized wooden ends, Delrin buttons and riveted brass action. Accordion-style reeds. 6-fold leather bellows. Comes with a zippered bag. Video.
Concertina Connection Rose
45-key hybrid English concertina (g-a3), designed and developed by the Concertina Connection Inc. The instruments measures 7 inches across the flats and is available with ebonized (black) or natural finished ends. Treble range. With Italian hand-finished reeds and traditional riveted brass action. With metal buttons, bushed key holes and action, leather Wakker 6-fold bellows. Hardwood ends, frames, action boards, and reed pans. Comes with an unfitted hardshell case. Video.
Anglo Concertinas
About the anglo system
Anglo concertinas have a diatonic system similar to the button accordion: each button gives a different note on the push and pull. The lower notes of the scale are on the left side, and the higher notes are on the right. The number of buttons varies from 20 to 50. Instruments with 30 or more buttons are chromatic through a certain range but are most often played in only a few "home" keys. Anglo concertinas are well suited for song accompaniment, Morris, and Irish music. All models are tuned to a'=440Hz.
R. Morse & Co. Céilí
Made by us, right here in Massachusetts. 30-button anglo concertina available with rosewood-stained cherry or black ends, black Delrin® buttons, brass fittings, riveted action, 6-fold bellows, and high-quality accordion-type reeds. Available in a variety of keys. With fitted hardshell case.
To see what is available immediately check our current inventory.
R. Morse & Co. ESB
Made by us, right here in Massachusetts. 31-button baritone anglo concertina (plays one octave below the standard range) made with rosewood-stained cherry ends, black Delrin® buttons, brass fittings, riveted action, 6-fold bellows, and high-quality accordion-type reeds (tipo a mano standard). Available in C/G or D/A. With fitted hardshell case.
Concertina Connection Rochelle
30-button model, key of C/G, Wheatstone note layout. Black celluloid finish, white plastic buttons, riveted action, 7-fold bellows. Outfit includes a soft case and a tutor written specially for this instrument. Video
We understand that some owners would want to 'move up' in the concertina world after having played the instrument for a while.
Stagi W-15 LN
(Learn more about our Stagi tuning and maintenance process.)30-button model with improved action (no button tubing!). Mahogany or black lacquer ends with plastic or metal buttons. 6-fold bellows, leather hand straps. Key of C/G or G/D. With soft case. Video
Concertina Connection Minstrel
The newest addition to the Concertina Connection line of anglo concertinas. 30-key C/G with Wheatstone note layout, ebonized wooden ends, Delrin buttons and riveted brass action. Accordion-style reeds. 6-fold leather bellows. Comes with a zippered bag. Video.
Concertina Connection Clover
30-key C/G hybrid concertina, designed and developed by the Concertina Connection and produced partly in Europe and the USA. The instrument measures 6 1/4" across the flats and is available with ebonized or natural finished ends. With Italian hand-finished reeds and traditional riveted brass action. With metal buttons, bushed key holes and action, leather Wakker 6-fold bellows. Wheatstone or Jeffries note layout. Has hardwood ends, frames, action boards, and reed pans. Comes with unfitted hardshell case. Video
Duet Concertinas
About duet systems
Duet system concertinas were a later development that incorporated features of both the Anglo and English systems; they have the same note on the push and pull, and have the lower range on the left side and the higher range on the right, thus allowing the melody and full accompaniment to be played on one instrument. A number of different fingering systems have been developed over the years: McCann, Crane (or Triumph), Jeffries, and most recently, the Hayden system. While the older duet systems were without a doubt the most difficult concertinas to master, many consider the Hayden system even easier to learn than the English or anglo. New instruments are only available in the Hayden system. For the other systems, check our vintage inventory. All models are tuned to a'=440Hz.
R. Morse & Co. Beaumont
Our 52-key Hayden duet model. Made by us, right here in Massachusetts. See note chart. With natural-stained cherry ends ends. Black Delrin® buttons, brass fittings, riveted action, 6-fold bellows, and high-quality accordion-type reeds. With fitted hardshell case.
Concertina Connection Elise
The Concertina Connection has developed the Elise for first-time players. It is the perfect instrument for anyone interested in trying out the Hayden Duet concertina without having to invest a large amount of money. The Elise has 34 keys, a traditional riveted action, 7-fold bellows, and Hayden-specified keyboard slant and spacing (see note chart). Package includes soft case and a book written specifically for the instrument. Video
We understand that some owners would want to 'move up' in the concertina world after having played the instrument for a while.
Stagi Hayden Duet
(Learn more about our Stagi tuning and maintenance process.)This concertina has the standard 46 button Hayden layout with a range from the tenor C to the B above middle C on the bass side, and middle C to the high D (3 octaves above middle C) giving it almost an octave of overlap (see note layout). Measures 7-½" across the flats, with mahogany ends, plastic buttons, 8-fold bellows, leather hand straps, with case. Video
Concertina Connection Troubadour
The newest addition to the Concertina Connection line of concertinas. 36-key Hayden duet system (see note chart), ebonized wooden ends, Delrin buttons and riveted brass action. Accordion-style reeds. 6-fold leather bellows. Comes with a zippered bag.
Concertina Connection Peacock
Peacock model Hayden (Wicki) duet. 42 keys (19 left, 23 right) with a range from the tenor C to the G♯ above middle C on the left side, and middle C to the high C (2 octaves above middle C) on the right side (see note layout). Flat-top 3/16" metal-capped buttons arranged in rows parallel to the handrests. Riveted action, hand-finished accordion-type reeds. 6-fold black leather Wakker bellows. 7" across, weighs 2 lbs 15 oz. Available in natural or black. With unfitted hardshell case. Video
