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Discussions => Instrument Makes and Models => Topic started by: ju on February 25, 2019, 08:20:24 PM
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As I am now the happy owner of one of Malcolm mannings Louis melodeon’s (no5) I was wondering where all the others went and if their owners are members here on the forum ? Malcolm said he made 23 in total but that no1 no longer exists ( don’t know what happened to it ). So where are the other 21 boxes I wonder ???????
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I had number 6 (I think) in D as well. Bought directly from his shop in Bradford? as I remember. Very fine warren of mainly fiddles and the odd few free reeds. Wire at the windows and a fairly run-down area, too but great chap. Instrument eventually sold during one of my 'I really don't think I like 1 rows' moments and since regretted, of course. Replaced once again with a Savoy - also then sold. Seems I never learn! :D
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Looks like a good old shop , and a survivor in this day and age .
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Wow - great to see that place is still going! I remember dropping in a long time ago when he was still making them; they were (still are I expect) lovely one-rows.
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I have number 15 which is in C. If you look at his web pages here you can see mine in the construction stage in photo's 6,7,& 8
http://manningsmusicals.co.uk/accordion/louis-cajun-accordions/
One of his other boxes a grey one in D came up on e bay a few years ago and I think he bought it back.
Nice boxes and I don;t play mine as often as i should.
I'll post some photos later.
Simon
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Nice , that’s 4 sought of found , only 18 to go 🤔 . Be good to see your photos
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just in case anyone wants to go to bradford and buy a Louis the shop is relocated about 4 shops to the left !
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I had #5. This was the loudest accordion I have ever owned.
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Hi Mike , did you own no. 5 from new ? It’s my favourite box to play at the moment .
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Yes. I watch most of the early models go from bench to sale.
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No. 15 is now down in Kent.