Gosh, I didn't mean to worry folks about destroying an instrument - on the contrary, my intent was to look inside and learn (keys and reeds only - not the bellows), see how it works, then reassemble it, if possible, for continued use. I only meant to indicate that I wouldn't do that to a more expensive instrument. You all have pursuaded me to keep the Rochelle intact.
For now, I will continue reading and learning without opening it up!
But I really am interested in learning more about the inner workings. Thanks, Don, for the thread on looking inside the Jack/Jackie/Rochelle - that's fascinating!
And I will check out David Elliott's book, also - thank you for the recommendation.
DK
