The W-A1 is based on the vintage Wheatstone linota anglo. Both instruments share the same reed pan layout and construction. The A-1 is available with vintage type parallel reeds (standard), or the Wakker tapered reeds (optional).
The Wakker reeds option consists of long scale tapered reeds, with better reed scaling (more reed frame sizes for the same compass) which results in a more powerful tone and better balance. 

The standard A1 configuration has hardwood flat ends, raised or metal ends are optional.
W-A1
30 or 31 key Wheatstone or Jeffries layout.
Tuning: C/G
Radial reedpan
6 fold bellows
Flat hardwood ends (raised optional).
Tuning: see options.
Standard parallel reeds in individual brass frames
Domed metal capped buttons/ delrin® cores.
W-A1 with burl english walnut ends
W-A1 with metal ends
A1 rosewood ends and ebony border
W-A1 with ebonized ends and amboyna frames
A1 raised ebonized ends
Available options for the W-A1
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