I’m so glad I found your channel PeptoJoe! I too am thinking seriously of getting a McNeela concertina. I heard Steve Martin in Only Murders play one and I fell in love with the sound. But I am 54 and I was feeling a little apprehensive if I could learn it. Watching you is wonderful and encouraging! That you could play this well after less than a month is AMAZING!!!! I hope to do as well. Now I just have to decide on which one?! I was debating between the Wren and the Swan. I see that you upgraded to a Phoenix! How long before you decided to do that? Meaning how long did you play the Wren before you decided you wanted to upgrade?
I decided pretty quickly. Mainly because I have large hands and the inside row of buttons on the Wren were harder to reach . The Phoenix buttons are more firm and responsive as well. But it is a big price difference, and the Wren does play well. So, do your research! Depending on where you are geographically, you might want some quality instruments from a more local dealer, in case you need to deal with them later for any reason. That said, McNeela's has been great to deal with all the way from this side of the ocean!
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I’m so glad I found your channel PeptoJoe! I too am thinking seriously of getting a McNeela concertina. I heard Steve Martin in Only Murders play one and I fell in love with the sound. But I am 54 and I was feeling a little apprehensive if I could learn it. Watching you is wonderful and encouraging! That you could play this well after less than a month is AMAZING!!!! I hope to do as well. Now I just have to decide on which one?! I was debating between the Wren and the Swan. I see that you upgraded to a Phoenix! How long before you decided to do that? Meaning how long did you play the Wren before you decided you wanted to upgrade?
I decided pretty quickly. Mainly because I have large hands and the inside row of buttons on the Wren were harder to reach . The Phoenix buttons are more firm and responsive as well. But it is a big price difference, and the Wren does play well. So, do your research! Depending on where you are geographically, you might want some quality instruments from a more local dealer, in case you need to deal with them later for any reason. That said, McNeela's has been great to deal with all the way from this side of the ocean!
P.S. I'll be 54 in a couple of months. The longer you wait, the less time you'll have to enjoy the journey!
First! Can't wait to watch you grow