Bert Smit's Chemnitzer

Alfred Arnold Chemnitzer Concertina in "Schefflerisch Lage", build in 1932. Three reeds per button on the right side, two or three per button on the bass-side. In total there are 52 buttons and 104 tones.

General view of the instrument from the treble side Color JPEG, (40792 bytes), 497x347

Close-up of the reeds and the leathers Color JPEG, (36678 bytes), 499x351

View from the top showing 'Alfred Arnold' metal plate Color JPEG, (28926 bytes), 500x344

General view on the reeds Color JPEG, (40308 bytes), 492x345

Front view on the belly Color JPEG, (52075 bytes), 498x347

General view on the wooden mechanics under the buttons Color JPEG, (33991 bytes), 497x345

View on the inside of the belly Color JPEG, (25406 bytes), 503x345

Close-up of the buttons Color JPEG, (32497 bytes), 503x345

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