Instrument Construction & Repair

2,607 topics in this forum

1. Getting rid of "BAD" moldy odors in concertinas- My solution:

   By Matthew Heumann, February 14
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   • Alex West
   • February 24

2. Planning a first build- reed question

   By Rayune, February 14
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   • Jake Middleton-Metcalfe
   • February 24

3. A got-at Lachenal

   By Richard Mellish, January 4
   • 10 replies
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   • Theo
   • February 17

4. How do you make reeds louder or softer?

   By Matthew Heumann, February 15
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   • fred v
   • February 17

5. Help with Wheatstone button repair/replacement

   By Thresher-shark, February 1
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   • 620 views
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   • d.elliott
   • February 11

6. Two English Concertinas

   By Squeaky Pete, February 8
   • 3 replies
   • 468 views
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   • Squeaky Pete
   • February 9

7. What is this?

   By Peter Smith, February 5
   • 4 replies
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   • Peter Smith
   • February 6

8. Air hole making wheezing sound

   By Erik66, February 4
   • 1 reply
   • 275 views
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   • alex_holden
   • February 5

9. End Bolts and Inserts

   By Cathasach, February 2
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   • Fanie
   • February 5

10. Original valves glued “in reverse”

    By rcr27, January 30
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    • d.elliott
    • January 31

11. Hand strap

    By xgx, January 30
    • 2 replies
    • 287 views
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    • xgx
    • January 30

12. Best tool for reed adjustments

    By Cathasach, January 26
    • 3 replies
    • 406 views
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    • Rod Pearce
    • January 28

13. As if I dont have enough projects on the go. I wish to learn how to repair then play this stunning instrument I purchased pre Covid

    By David in Aust, January 26   

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    • w. winrow & sons
    • 9 replies
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    • Theo
    • January 28

14. Concertina repairs in EU

    By SteveS, January 13
    • 2 replies
    • 502 views
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    • Jake Middleton-Metcalfe
    • January 21

15. Tuning a bandoneon? 1 2

    By mChavez, August 25, 2023
    • 20 replies
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    • A_AShes
    • January 21

16. Repair advice for inherited 1957 Lachenal

    By John Adamson, January 19
    • 6 replies
    • 413 views
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    • Stephen Chambers
    • January 19

17. Effect of temperature on tuning 1 2 3

    By SteveS, November 24, 2023
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    • ttonon
    • January 16

18. What in the world is this?

    By Michael Eskin, January 10
    • 3 replies
    • 555 views
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    • Richard Mellish
    • January 11

19. Tuning piano accordion reeds for Anglo concertina

    By Fanie, January 4
    • 10 replies
    • 629 views
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    • alex_holden
    • January 11

20. Building Hayden Duett 1 2 3 4 5

    By Łukasz Martynowicz, March 31, 2013   

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      • duett
    • 78 replies
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    • Dimble
    • January 11