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Author Topic: For sale 2 row Karel van der Leeuw melodeon, C/F tuning Sold!!  (Read 1878 times)

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Jimmy

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Sold!! From the Netherlands a lovely Karel van der Leeuw melodeon, C/F tuning Dutch system (with turned fifth button), in very good condition, with a case and straps.
Price: € 850,00 (= inclusive shipment with insurance (to Europe only) )
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https://1drv.ms/f/s!AqjhHtivqDlzsWos0vTqI9oMrXNk
« Last Edit: May 22, 2017, 12:39:36 PM by Jimmy »
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Re: For sale 2 row Karel van der Leeuw melodeon, C/F tuning
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2017, 11:56:04 AM »

I'm unsure what a 'turned fifth button' means? Is this like a 'club' system, same note in as out?  Looks very nice.
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Re: For sale 2 row Karel van der Leeuw melodeon, C/F tuning
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2017, 12:12:24 PM »

It means that the reedplate of the fifth button on the F-row is flipped (turned) over, resulting in a pull C-note and a push D-note.
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Re: For sale 2 row Karel van der Leeuw melodeon, C/F tuning
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2017, 02:15:22 PM »

It means that the reedplate of the fifth button on the F-row is flipped (turned) over, resulting in a pull C-note and a push D-note.
Otherwise known as the 'Dutch reversal'.
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Re: For sale 2 row Karel van der Leeuw melodeon, C/F tuning
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2017, 10:55:01 AM »


I'd like to know more about this instrument - age and reed type especially.

I just uploaded more photos, age is 1992, reed type is Binc
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Re: For sale 2 row Karel van der Leeuw melodeon, C/F tuning Sold!!
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2017, 11:43:20 AM »

I have moved this topic from the Buy and Sell forum to here in case there is interest in this model or maker.

I am the fortunate new owner of this little CF box and it is really delightful to play.  It is light, responsive and even though the tuning is a little wetter than I am accustomed to I really like the sound.

The maker is Karel van der Leeuw.  This example was built in 1992 and according to Jimmy who sold it to me it is one of only eight of this model that Karel has made.
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Re: For sale 2 row Karel van der Leeuw melodeon, C/F tuning Sold!!
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2017, 11:54:09 AM »

The Dutch reversal sounds intriguing. Suppose on a DG box it would be pull D push E on the G row. Quick way to extend the possibilities. Is it difficult to get used to?
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Re: For sale 2 row Karel van der Leeuw melodeon, C/F tuning Sold!!
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2017, 12:03:10 PM »

I can immediately see the advantages, but it's going to take a while to become fluent.
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Re: For sale 2 row Karel van der Leeuw melodeon, C/F tuning Sold!!
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2017, 02:51:06 PM »

A very interesting little box any chance of some more pics and a sound file sometime in the future please
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Re: For sale 2 row Karel van der Leeuw melodeon, C/F tuning Sold!!
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2017, 05:25:34 PM »

There are lots of photos if you follow the link from Jimmys original message.
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Re: For sale 2 row Karel van der Leeuw melodeon, C/F tuning Sold!!
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2017, 08:39:37 PM »

Many Thanks
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