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.The Swan 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.Apprentice 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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The Swan was my second choice, as it offered good value for money. However, I soon upgraded to the Phoenix (my first choice) as I felt this offered me more scope for improvement, and I was not disappointed.. If all you can afford is the Swan, then go for this every time.. However, if you can afford the extra for the Phoenix, then go for this every time as it is truly amazing.. The McNeeler staff (Thanks Aaron) are so helpful..
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Posted 2 years ago
Great product and fast delivery to Canada !
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Posted 2 years ago
I recently purchased a Swan Concertina from McNeela music and it was a fantastic experience! McNeela Music answered all my questions immediately, shipped the concertina the following day of purchase, it arrived from Ireland to Phoenix AZ in 6 days (amazing) and arrived in great shape. The instrument is beautiful, sounds great, the online lessons were so good, that I signed up on Caitlin's internet site for more lessons ( had it a week and can play 4 songs already). The case is beautiful and very sturdy. If a person is looking to buy a concertina, McNeela Music is the place to go. Great service, knowledgeable staff, great quality products, great prices and very dependable. A rare find on the internet! Thanks so much McNeela Music.
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Posted 2 years ago
Keeping a brand new concertina player engaged i am brand new to the concertina so it's hard to judge how good this is compared to others but I like it very much and it's easy to play. It came a bit scuffed up which was a disappointment but McNeela was quick to offer either a return for refund or a discount on it if I kept it. Very good, responsive customer service.
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Posted 2 years ago
Excellent instrument, great customer service, very responsive company.
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Posted 2 years ago
I am really enjoying this upgrade to my Horner concertina I was learning on. Great tone and easy to use and I really am getting better. Thanks
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Posted 2 years ago
Hi Paraic, I'm responding to your request for a review of my recent purchase of the McNeela Swan Anglo Concertina. First of all when my Swan Arrived I was really pleased with the excessive padding and protective bubble wrap which was wrapped many times around the concertina in its carrying case. It was the best protected purchase I ever had the pleasure of receiving. Thank you and your staff for the extra care. Now on to the concertina. The concertina met my expectations on playability and tuning. The buttons were all working correctly with no problems. The bellows were nicely done and were easy to manipulate. It took several try’s for me to find an acceptable setting for the leather hand straps. But as I played the Swan more and more I was able to pin down the correct tightness yet with an ability to reach the bottom G row. The Swan is a great beginner concertina. I’m very pleased with my purchase and of course the more I practice the more I’m enjoying playing the Swan. As I learn more I think it would have been great to have a 7 fold bellows because beginners as myself end up fully extending the bellows. However, the 6 fold bellows has really been good at training me to be efficient with the air button and anticipating when to use it. So, I’m very pleased with my Swan and I highly recommend it as a finely crafted beginners concertina. Jim Casey
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Posted 2 years ago
This was bought for me as a gift as I always wanted to learn to play. It came very well packaged and secure from Dublin to Belgium. Looks beautiful excited to learn!
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Posted 2 years ago