How reeds are made

[J Werner]

I don't remember what I was searching for, but this site popped up and I thought it was really interesting:

 

http://www.fbc-accordion-club.org/reeds.htm

 

They go into the details of making accordion reeds with lots of photos and discussion of how the reed profile affects the sound. There are a few slight differences between accordion and concertina reeds (concertinas have a different-looking shoe and attachment for the reed tongue to sit in), but I feel like I understand reeds much better now after having seen this site.

 

Edit: here's the same story and photos, but much easier to read because the website layout is better:

 

http://accordions.com/vociarmoniche/en_reed1.htm

Edited November 22, 2009 by J Werner