The New Swan 30 Button Anglo Concertina in C/G Reviews

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The New Swan 30 Button Anglo Concertina in C/GWe are very excited to introduce the new Swan Anglo Concertina to our collection. Designed with the beginner in mind, its high-end features and attractive Jeffries style finish make this the best premium starter anglo concertina on the market.star star star star star   | Buyer Verified ReviewsSUPERIOR SOUNDThe New Swan Concertina for sale features a fantastic rivet action system which offers greater speed to the player and a quick response from the reeds. Anglo concertinas are most commonly used for playing traditional Irish music.The Swan also features Czech-made reeds from Swedish sound steel which produce strong yet sweet and clear, bright tones.It has adjustable reinforced straps, premium Jeffries-style ends and it's finished with black leather 6-fold bellows, which are easy to open and close, making it very player friendly.The Swan is in the key of C/G, the most popular key for traditional Irish music.IS THIS THE RIGHT CONCERTINA FOR YOU?check_circle_outline   30 Button Anglo Concertinacheck_circle_outline   Key of C/Gcheck_circle_outline   Fully chromaticcheck_circle_outline   6.3"/16cm across the flatscheck_circle_outline   New & improved Czech-Made Swedish steel reedscheck_circle_outline   Fantastic rivet action system for a super response.check_circle_outline   6-Fold black leather bellowscheck_circle_outline   Soft, durable, padded adjustable hand strapscheck_circle_outline   Jeffries-style metal end plates with matt finishcheck_circle_outline   Wheatstone/Lachenal Layoutcheck_circle_outline   Touch sensitive buttonscheck_circle_outline   Produces a strong, clear and sweet tone.CONCERTINA BUYER'S GUIDEWhy The Swan Concertina Is Perfect For BeginnersThis concertina is suitable for adults and children alike, with its adjustable straps and touch sensitive buttons. It's the perfect model for beginner concertina players and people who are just starting out but want to treat themselves to a premium instrument.Thanks to its good looks and fantastic sound nobody need know you're a beginner! It's a great session concertina and can hold its own with the best of them.A Quality Anglo Concertina At A Reasonable PriceIn general, anglo concertinas are very expensive instruments to buy, especially for beginner players and advanced beginner player. I wanted to fill the gap in this market. The New Swan does just that: making it affordable for players to advance. I can confidently say that this concertina is the best of its kind at this price range.Not only is The Swan durable, but as the reeds are "exercised", it will actually improve with age.The Best Resale ValueStudents usually play this concertina for 3-5 years and then trade it in and upgrade to a more expensive concertina. And, to completely put your mind at ease, we provide a guarantee for 12 months. Even beyond 12 months we're always more than happy to service your concertina. If you want to buy a concertina, and you happen to find yourself in Dublin, come visit us in our Baldoyle store, located in Dublin 13 - we'd be happy to help you out! Have a concertina for sale? Get in touch with us. We are always on the lookout for good Anglo concertinas - must be in excellent condition with minimum wear and tear."Lovely concertina, has a very sweet sound"Bought it as a step up from my beginner and no regrets so far. I bought it just before the sale began and all credit to McNeelas they refunded the difference and gave me it for the sale price, superb service. I would also like some other reviewers here recommend the IOAM and I gather Caitlin is going to be doing lessons as well on her own website which is brilliant for us learners. I would recommend McNeelas to anyone and this concertina in particular is a wee cracker.star star star star star   | Laura H.Sound SamplesGood To KnowBonus FeaturesComes with a Premium Concertina BoxBonus Beginner AND Intermediate Concertina Masterclass with Jack TaltyPriority Shipping at a reduce rateFree Concertina Apprentice & Session Ready CourseLimited Time Offer:You'll get five months free access to the Beginner and Intermediate Courses of my brand new Concertina Masterclass Series with concertina virtuoso Jack Talty!That’s right. Once you’ve completed the beginner course you can kick things up a notch with our intermediate lessons.The Intermediate Course promises to challenge you in fun and exciting ways, all while helping to transform your playing and unlocking your inner musician.In total, with both courses combined, you’ll have access to:20 Immersive Traditional Irish Concertina LessonsOver 22 Top Concertina TunesWorld class tuition with leading concertina expert Jack TaltyComplete access to our complete Beginner Concertina CourseExclusive Bonus Materials including 11 Bonus LessonsFlexible lessons that you can pause, slow down, speed up, follow at your own pace and bring with you wherever you go.Apprenctice CourseConcertina BasicsIntroduction To Concertina (11:35)Jack’s Most Effective Practice Routine (14:30)Concertina Beginner LessonsMastering Your First Jig (12:05)The Power Of Fluent Movement (16:30)Faster LearningUnlock The Secrets To Playing Fast (13:05)Your First Polka (17:35)Learn Ireland's Most Iconic March (13:57)Your First Fast TunesYour First Reel (12:00)Unlocking the Bellows (18:50)Your Second Reel (26:48) Session Ready CourseIntermediate Lessons:A New Challenge (33:30)Building on Harmony with a New Tune Type (20:27)5 Crucial Practice Exercises for Concertina Learners (16:00)Breaking the Rules for Even Smoother Playing (18:43)Learn the Tune Jack is Famous For (25:53)Learning by Ear Demystified (14:29)Expanding the Use of Harmony with Your First Slow Air (19:55)Learn Your First Slide (16:42)Introduction to Tune Composition on the Concertina (21:36)PLUS: Eleven Exclusive Bonus Lessons & Bonus Materials!THE McNEELA GUARANTEE30 Day Play-at-Home GuaranteeWe give you 30 days from receiving your parcel to test your new instrument at home. Don't like it for any reason? Simply send it back and receive a full refund.By Musicians For MusiciansWe're designing and producing instruments since 1979. You can rest assured that you receive Irish quality that plays and sounds great.1 Year WarrantyWe stand behind the quality and durability of our products. That's why we give every customers a one year warranty on parts and repairs.

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My new Swan Concertina arrived promptly as promised. I have always been intrigued by terms like "beginner's" and "professional" quality instruments. In years gone by this actually was understandable: you got cheap, unplayable rubbish or you took out a long, long mortgage for good quality. Happily things have changed. I would cite this instrument as unimpeachable proof of that. It sounds great, plays easily, looks very good, and I think it will be durable for many years. With the opportunity to trade up if ever required or desired. My new instrument is supposed to be designed for novices like me. And the price is certainly surprisingly attractive, even putting aside the "Black Friday" extravaganza which helped greatly. With the instrument I received three free lessons from virtuoso concertina player Caitlin Nic Gabhann. I carefully listened to Caitlin playing on the Swan, then I resorted to U-Tube to hear her in public performance playing another (presumably her own, possibly much more expensive) instrument. I did not detect any difference in tone quality, projection or performance. When Caitlin was playing on the Swan she did not look like she was suffering much from issues of playability! As a total novice I would unreservedly recommend this instrument. To any standard of player.
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Posted 5 years ago
Wonderful instrument, wonderful company to do business with! Shipping to the states was timely, and the instrument was packaged well. I highly recommend!
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Posted 5 years ago
Lovely concertina, has a very sweet sound. Bought it as a step up from my beginner and no regrets so far. I bought it just before the sale began and all credit to McNeelas they refunded the difference and gave me it for the sale price, superb service. I would also like some other reviewers here recommend the IOAM and I gather Caitlin is going to be doing lessons as well on her own website which is brilliant for us learners. I would recommend McNeelas to anyone and this concertina in particular is a wee cracker.
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Posted 5 years ago
After playing with the Wren concertina for a while I decided to bite the bullet and upgrade to the Swan concertina. That was the best decision I could have made,the hand straps and the buttons are much more comfortable for me. The sound quality and playability are far better than my top of the range Stagi that I sold over 12 years ago I never really got to play that well with out a teacher. This time I have the Swan and found the online Irish music academy and really am on my way to playing quite well. Thanks again to all at Mcnnela
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Posted 5 years ago
Great delivery time. Looking forward to learning the instrument.
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Posted 5 years ago
I purchased the Swan concertina after trying out the wren for 2weeks. The Swan arrived and was exactly what I was looking for,the sound quality playability and feel of the instrument will last me for many years. I found the online Irish music academy and with lessons I have learned 10 numbers in no time,and my Swan concertina sounds exactly the same as the teachers concertina. I don't know how to thank everyone who helped me at Mcneela achieve my dreams. I really am enjoying playing every day for an hour or two, this really is a great concertina that looked after correctly should last for ever. Thanks again Phil James
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Posted 5 years ago
I've bougth this swan concertina 1 month ago. I was waiting to play a bit with it before posting any review. It's a very good value anglo concertina to begin with. It has a really nice sound and its action responds quite quickly for a beginner. Every note is in tune. So far I wasn't disappointed. Thank you Paraic !
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Posted 6 years ago
Great instrument. VERY satisfied. Package was well done - good protected. I would deal with this man again anytime. Good comunication also.
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Posted 6 years ago