THE IRISH CONCERTINA COMPANY
The EIRu Concertina
Please note we always have Eirú concertinas ready to order in "The Glass Case".
As well, we will happily take requests for any combination of woods we have available. If you dont see an Eirú for you, please contact us and we'll work with you to make your dream concertina.
Our current stock of woods include: maple, wenge, pearwood, sycamore, rosewood, irish yew, walnut, tulipwood -- see photos below for reference colours.
We will make your special Eiru within 14 to 16 weeks.
The Eirú Concertina is the highest quality Irish made concertina available.
The smooth responsive action, beautiful sound and stunning appearance are some of the many qualities of this top of the range instrument.
The Eirú comes in a variety of exotic hardwoods including Wenge (dark almost black), Maple (white) and Rosewood (deep red). Depending on your wood choice, a contrasting inlay is added to the frame.
The design on the end frame is very intricate with a line etching added.
There is the option of a drone button on the Eirú. Our standard drone notes are D/D.
The Eirú Concertina is an effortless instrument to play. This is due to a combination of several different factors. The button action is set to an equal pressure throughout, meaning that all 31 keys have the same feel and quick response. The riveted round post levers also contribute to the quality of the action.
The 7 fold leather bellows made using single card are top quality & are used by professional Concertinas. The padded leather straps also help in providing the player with a comfortable experience.
Eiru Features
- 31 Button C/G Concertina
- Brass Plate Clamped Concertina Reeds
- Inside Reed Angled for less restrictive Air Flow [ Gold ]
- Dovetailed reed slot
- 7 fold leather bellows
- Solid Exotic Hardwood Ends (Options Available)
- Riveted Round Post Levers, Responsive Action
- Button Pressure 50 gram
- Drone Button D/D
- Padded Leather Strap
- 5 Year Guarantee
- Solid Bespoke Hardcase with Strap
The Eirú Gold Concertina
The Eirú Gold has singular, brass plate, clamped Concertina reeds. The special feature’s of the reeds, is the tongue sits on the brass plate or shoe and is Clamped.
These clamped reeds have been designed and engineered using state of the art technology. To explain there is angling done on the inside of the shoe to allow for better air flow as the reed tongue travels through the Brass shoe / Plate. This produces optimum sound performance.
This style of clamping the tongue also gives the reed an improved sound.
This angling allows for better airflow as there is less friction on the tongue as it passes through the Brass Plate/shoe and this in turn gives the reed a more mellow sound.
Price €4300
The Eirú Silver Concertina
This Eirú Model has the Concertina sound and has Clamped Concertina Reeds.
Please note the Silver does not have the angling on the inside of the reeds.
The sound is still high quality as its mainly the Clamped reeds that give’s the concertina its old Vintage sound.
€3800
The Eirú Concertina played by Niall Vallely
The Eirú Concertina played by Caitlin Ní Gabhann, at our shop in Milltown Malbay at the Willie Clancy Week
The Eirú Concertina played by Sharon O'Leary