Instrument Construction & Repair

2,622 topics in this forum

1. Redeeming old valves.

   By Bassconcertina.net, November 21, 2023
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   • 663 views
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   • Matthew Heumann
   • March 3

2. How Thick are Metal Ends?

   By Cathasach, February 25
   • 3 replies
   • 611 views
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   • Cathasach
   • February 26

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

   By Matthew Heumann, February 14
   • 2 replies
   • 644 views
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   • Alex West
   • February 24

4. Planning a first build- reed question

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

5. A got-at Lachenal

   By Richard Mellish, January 4
   • 10 replies
   • 1.2k views
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   • Theo
   • February 17

6. How do you make reeds louder or softer?

   By Matthew Heumann, February 15
   • 6 replies
   • 764 views
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   • fred v
   • February 17

7. Help with Wheatstone button repair/replacement

   By Thresher-shark, February 1
   • 8 replies
   • 812 views
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   • d.elliott
   • February 11

8. Two English Concertinas

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

9. What is this?

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

10. Air hole making wheezing sound

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

11. End Bolts and Inserts

    By Cathasach, February 2
    • 8 replies
    • 733 views
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    • Fanie
    • February 5

12. Original valves glued “in reverse”

    By rcr27, January 30
    • 4 replies
    • 560 views
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    • d.elliott
    • January 31

13. Hand strap

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

14. Best tool for reed adjustments

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

15. 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   

    • flutina
    • w. winrow & sons
    • 9 replies
    • 964 views
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    • Theo
    • January 28

16. Concertina repairs in EU

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

17. Tuning a bandoneon? 1 2

    By mChavez, August 25, 2023
    • 20 replies
    • 2k views
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    • A_AShes
    • January 21

18. Repair advice for inherited 1957 Lachenal

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

19. Effect of temperature on tuning 1 2 3

    By SteveS, November 24, 2023
    • 52 replies
    • 3.6k views
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    • ttonon
    • January 16

20. Tuning piano accordion reeds for Anglo concertina

    By Fanie, January 4
    • 10 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • alex_holden
    • January 11