Entry level concertinas Part 3: How we made them play better - if you can't fix it, don't buy it! 

Thank you for showing us what it looks like on the inside!

Outstanding direction !

You should include a link to your website on your videos.

Great video again Andy, very informative. atvb Anthony

The sound level is the same throughout, I'm afraid the spoken sections will be quieter, as the instruments when played are much louder. We never record concertinas at a different level, nor add any effects (as most other video makers have) in order to give a true sound and accurate representation.

Thanks for your channel. I just bought a concertina and spent a little extra since I wanted to learn on one that I wouldn't want to trade in on another after a short time (a Swan model from McNeela) I am having such a hard time holding it properly, primarily because I have some arthritis in my thumbs. The use of the air button is probably the hardest at this time since it seems that it is quite a reach for my thumb. Wish I lived in an area that I could try out many models to possibly find one that fits best. It almost seems that if the air button was larger, I could access it easier and maybe reduce the thumb pain. I still have a couple of days to return it, but hate to since I love the sound from this instrument. Any thoughts on how to make it easier on the right thumb? Best regards

Very informative video!!! I do have a question though. Is it possible to take the waxed on reeds out and make them the screw in style? Is that even possible?

Muy bonito video Sueño con ese instrumento quisiera construirlo pero no tengo los planos

Thank you for these videos, I just discovered your Channel. Even though I'm primarily a guitar player, I started playing concertina and 1976 is a young midshipman during operation sail. I've done some minor repairs on concertinas over the years, but can you explain how one would change a spring if need be? Thank you very much. It looks difficult without pulling the entire shaft out, is there a work around to it? That is, how to get the spring into the shaft. Cheers.

Ironically, terrible audio.