Concertina
The Concertina is an Instrument that Players can use to play Shanties with in Sea of Thieves.
Usage
Every Player Pirate acquires a Concertina during their Maiden Voyage, which they can use at any time during their adventures on The Sea of Thieves. The Concertina can be accessed from the Equipment Radial Menu. The Cosmetic design of the Player's Concertina can be switched at Equipment Chests. These designs can be purchased from Equipment Shops and only change the visual appearance of the Instrument.
Concertinas have one Interaction, which is to play Music! Players can take out any Instrument to start playing a Sea Shanty. The Shanty will play as long as the Player holds down the button. If a player lets go of the button and holds it down again, another Shanty will play from the start. Other Player Pirates can join in on the Shanty with instruments of their own. The first Pirate to start playing a Shanty will be the lead Instrument, playing the melody of the song. Other Pirates will then play backing to the lead instrument. When the Lead Instrument player lets go of the button, they will give the lead Instrument to another Player, who will then play the melody instead. Once the previous lead player starts playing again, they will then play backing instead.
Players will start to play out of tune if they are drunk with Grog. Instruments also sound muffled if Players are using them below water.
Players can acquire the Shanty of Legends from the Mysterious Stranger once they achieve the status of Pirate Legend. With the shanty, they can use their Instruments to play the tune in front of the stairs of any Tavern to gain access to the Athena's Fortune Hideout.
Variants
All new players are equipped with a basic Sailor Concertina by default. Other versions are available for purchase from the Equipment Shop.
Image | Name | Source | Cost | Requires | Set | In-game description |
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Admiral Concertina | Equipment Shop | 2,850 ![]() |
n/a | Admiral | "Ships have no room for a grand piano, so you'll have to learn how to play this instead." | |
Aristocrat Concertina | Equipment Shop | 25 ![]() |
n/a | Aristocrat | "If you really must consort with ruffians, take this instrument to distract them. Do not attempt conversation." | |
Azure Ocean Crawler Concertina | Equipment Shop | 4,000 ![]() |
Azure Ocean Crawler | "Share a tune on your crustacean concertina and get even the land-lubbers dancing." | ||
Bilge Rat Concertina | Equipment Shop | 2,850 ![]() |
n/a | Bilge Rat | "The handles fell off long ago, but nothing a bit of rope and some nails haven't fixed." | |
Black Dog Concertina | Equipment Chest | n/a
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n/a | Black Dog | "When all you want is to brood over a sad shanty, this will ensure the mood is sombre." | |
Bone Crusher Concertina | Equipment Shop | 2,850 ![]() |
Bone Crusher | "Almost looks like it might start playing itself, doesn't it?" | ||
Castaway Bilge Rat Concertina | Equipment Shop | 2,850 ![]() |
n/a | Castaway Bilge Rat | "The handles fell off long ago, but nothing a bit of rope and some nails haven't fixed." | |
Ceremonial Admiral Concertina | Equipment Shop | 2,850 ![]() |
Ceremonial Admiral | "Ships have no room for a grand piano, so you'll have to learn how to play this instead." | ||
Concertina of Plenty | Pirate Emporium | 249 ![]() |
n/a | Festival of Plenty | "You’re probably expecting some kind of corny joke about this concertina." | |
Concertina of the Ashen Dragon | Equipment Shop | 4,000 ![]() |
Ashen Dragon | "Each squeeze of this fire-kissed concertina threatens to blast you with hot air." | ||
Concertina of the Bristling Barnacle | Equipment Shop | 38,475 ![]() |
Bristling Barnacle | "Watch out for squirting jets of seawater when you play this soggy concertina." | ||
Concertina of the Damned | Equipment Chest | n/a
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Damned | "If you hear a wheezing, creaking sound in the dead of night, it's probably just a ghost practicing on a concertina like this one." | ||
Concertina of the Silent Barnacle | Equipment Shop | 38,475 ![]() |
The Silent Barnacle | "Watch out for squirting jets of seawater when you play this soggy concertina." | ||
Concertina of the Wailing Barnacle | Equipment Shop | 25 ![]() |
n/a | Wailing Barnacle | "Watch out for squirting jets of seawater when you play this soggy concertina." | |
Cultured Aristocrat Concertina | Equipment Shop | 38,475 ![]() |
Cultured Aristocrat | "If you really must consort with ruffians, take this instrument to distract them. Do not attempt conversation." | ||
Dark Adventurers Concertina | Athena's Fortune Shop | 961,875 ![]() |
Dark Adventurers | "How is it possible for a musical instrument to look so menacing? The Reapers found a way." | ||
Dawn Hunter Concertina | Equipment Shop | 38,475 ![]() |
Dawn Hunter | "Even a stone-cold pirate needs a song sometimes. It makes people let their guard down..." | ||
Deep Ocean Crawler Concertina | Equipment Shop | 25,650 ![]() |
n/a | Deep Ocean Crawler | "Share a tune on your crustacean concertina and get even the land-lubbers dancing." | |
Eastern Winds Jade Concertina | Equipment Shop | 38,475 ![]() |
Eastern Winds Jade | "Even the keys of this gorgeous concertina are made from glittering gems. It's almost TOO nice." | ||
Eastern Winds Sapphire Concertina | Twitch Drops | n/a
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n/a | Eastern Winds Sapphire | "Even the keys of this gorgeous concertina are made from glittering gems. It's almost TOO nice." | |
Fearless Bone Crusher Concertina | Equipment Shop | 25 ![]() |
n/a | Fearless Bone Crusher | "Almost looks like it might start playing itself, doesn't it?" | |
Forsaken Ashes Concertina | Equipment Shop | 4,000 ![]() |
Forsaken Ashes | "Face the Devil's Roar with a song, thanks to this super-hot concertina." | ||
Frostbite Concertina | Equipment Shop | 38,475 ![]() |
Frostbite | "A fine accompaniment to a shanty while the workout helps to keep your arms nice and toasty." | ||
Frozen Horizon Concertina | Pirate Emporium | 249 ![]() |
n/a | Frozen Horizon | "Remember to warm up good and proper before belting out a tune on this chilly concertina." | |
Ghost Concertina | Athena's Fortune Shop | 20,150 ![]() |
Ghost | "This belonged to Captain Greymarrow himself and was the only wholesome hobby he ever had in life." | ||
Gilded Phoenix Concertina | Twitch Drops | n/a
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n/a | Gilded Phoenix | "Music is art, so why not use this stunning concertina that encapsulates true beauty?" | |
Glorious Sea Dog Concertina | Equipment Shop | 4,000 ![]() |
n/a | Glorious Sea Dog | "Share a shanty to turn your foes into friends after a tough contest." | |
Grand Admiral Concertina | Equipment Shop | 2,850 ![]() |
n/a | Grand Admiral | "Ships have no room for a grand piano, so you'll have to learn how to play this instead." | |
Guardian Ghost Concertina | Athena's Fortune Shop | 20,150 ![]() |
Guardian Ghost | "This belonged to Captain Graymarrow himself and was the only wholesome hobby he ever had in life." | ||
Hunter Concertina | Equipment Shop | 2,850 ![]() |
n/a | Hunter | "Even a stone-cold pirate needs a song sometimes. It makes people let their guard down..." | |
Imperial Sovereign Concertina | Equipment Shop | 2,850 ![]() |
n/a | Imperial Sovereign | "Fit for a King! Actually it is, because we stole it from his majesty's musicians." | |
Inky Kraken Concertina | Equipment Shop | 25,650 ![]() |
n/a | Inky Kraken | "Somewhat creepy-looking, this concertina seems to sing to creatures of the deep." | |
Kraken Concertina | Equipment Shop | 4,000 ![]() |
n/a | Kraken | "Somewhat creepy-looking, this concertina seems to sing to creatures of the deep." | |
Legendary Concertina | Athena's Fortune Shop | 4,000 ![]() |
Legendary | "From this concertina a tune you squeeze, your stunning talent never fails to please." | ||
Magpie's Glory Concertina | Emissary Ledger | n/a
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Legendary Spirit | "Granted, the Athena's Fortune hideout already has a band, but you never know when they might need an opening act..." | |
Masked Renegade Concertina | Emissary Ledger | n/a
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Masked Renegade | "The handle of this concertina is hot to the touch. Gloves are advised for lengthier performances." | |
Mercenary Concertina | Equipment Shop | 25 ![]() |
n/a | Mercenary | "This will keep crew morale up after sinking yet another defenceless Sloop." | |
Merchant Ambassador Concertina | Emissary Ledger | n/a
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Merchant Ambassador | "Not even the jauntiest tune will distract the Merchant Alliance if your delivery arrives later than expected." | |
Nightshine Parrot Concertina | Equipment Shop | 25,650 ![]() |
n/a | Nightshine Parrot | "This concertina actually sounds a bit like a squawking parrot, if you miss a note." | |
Ocean Crawler Concertina | Equipment Shop | 4,000 ![]() |
n/a | Ocean Crawler | "Share a tune on your crustacean concertina and get even the land-lubbers dancing." | |
Parrot Concertina | Equipment Shop | 4,000 ![]() |
n/a | Parrot | "This concertina actually sounds a bit like a squawking parrot, if you miss a note." | |
Relic of Darkness Concertina | Emissary Ledger | n/a
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Relic of Darkness | "Plays many shanties, including Madame Olivia's favourite, 'Seek the Dead'." | |
Rogue Sea Dog Concertina | Equipment Shop | 2,850 ![]() |
Rogue Sea Dog | "Bilge Rat Beanland played the very first shanty ever heard on one of these." | ||
Royal Sovereign Concertina | Equipment Shop | 2,850 ![]() |
Royal Sovereign | "Fit for a King! Actually it is, because we stole it from his majesty's musicians." | ||
Ruffian Sea Dog Concertina | Equipment Shop | 2,850 ![]() |
n/a | Ruffian Sea Dog | "Bilge Rat Beanland played the very first shanty ever heard on one of these." | |
Sailor Concertina | Equipment Chest | n/a
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n/a | Sailor | "If blandness is music to your ears, then this will play the right tune for you." | |
Sapphire Blade Concertina | Insider Programme | n/a
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n/a | Sapphire Blade | "A hearty song will help your crew to brave the unknown." | |
Scorched Forsaken Ashes Concertina | Equipment Shop | 4,000 ![]() |
Scorched Forsaken Ashes | "Face the Devil's Roar with a song, thanks to this super-hot concertina." | ||
Scurvy Bilge Rat Concertina | Equipment Shop | 8,150 ![]() |
n/a | Scurvy Bilge Rat | "The handles fell off long ago, but nothing a bit of rope and some nails haven't fixed." | |
Sea Dog Concertina | Equipment Shop | 2,850 ![]() |
n/a | Sea Dog | "Bilge Rat Beanland played the very first shanty ever heard on one of these." | |
Seared Forsaken Ashes Concertina | Equipment Shop | 4,000 ![]() |
Seared Forsaken Ashes | "Face The Devil's Roar with a song, thanks to this super-hot concertina." | ||
Silver Blade Concertina | Insider Programme | n/a
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n/a | Silver Blade | "A hearty song will help your crew to brave the unknown." | |
Sovereign Concertina | Equipment Shop | 2,850 ![]() |
n/a | Sovereign | "Fit for a King! Actually it is, because we stole it from his majesty's musicians." | |
Sunshine Parrot Concertina | Equipment Shop | 38,475 ![]() |
Sunshine Parrot | "This concertina actually sounds a bit like a squawking parrot, if you miss a note." | ||
Thriving Wild Rose Concertina | Equipment Shop | 38,475 ![]() |
Thriving Wild Rose | "One thing Rose never mastered was the concertina, since she couldn't have a hand free for battle." | ||
Tribute Peak Concertina | Emissary Ledger | n/a
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Tribute Peak | "Even a musical instrument can bring in some gold. Just make sure you charge anyone who hears you play." | |
Triumphant Sea Dog Concertina | Equipment Shop | 17,200 ![]() |
Triumphant Sea Dog | "Share a shanty to turn your foes into friends after a tough contest." | ||
Twilight Hunter Concertina | Twitch Drops | n/a
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n/a | Twilight Hunter | "Even a stone-cold pirate needs a song sometimes. It makes people let their guard down…" | |
Venomous Kraken Concertina | Equipment Shop | 38,475 ![]() |
Venomous Kraken | "Somewhat creepy-looking, this concertina seems to sing to creatures of the deep." | ||
Wild Rose Concertina | Equipment Shop | 20 ![]() |
n/a | Wild Rose | "One thing Rose never mastered was the concertina, since she couldn't have a hand free for battle." |
Trivia
- The concertina is a free-reed instrument, in the same general family as accordions and harmonicas.
- A concertina has the bellows and buttons traveling in the same direction, unlike the accordion.
- Concertinas were first developed in England and Germany, likely indpendently.
- Concertinas are well-known in the modern era for tango and polka music, but at one time, it was largely used for classical music and for singing traveling songs - hence its presence on a pirate ship!
Pirate Chat
Here is the Pirate Chat Wheel for Concertinas: