AndyG

Greetings, This information is very interesting to me. I would like to know if someone could direct me as to how I would find some of the books that are mentioned such as the Pierre Monichon Petite Histoire de l'Accordeon, the Pichenot, and Reisner writings. Are any available electronically, or have any been re-published. I am in the USA. Thank you very much in advance. Andy

Greetings, I too would love to see the picture tutorial. I believe that this would be a wonderful tool, and resource to the community. Andy

Greetings group, I have a free reed instrument of approx 1850s called a flutina. I would like to restore it to a functioning state, and as close to original in detail as I can. Most of the work I believe I can do (pads, springs, reeds, wood, etc.), however the paper bellows have disintegrated. The most I can expect from them is to see the pattern of their construction, attachment, and artistic pattern/design (motif). The bellows are basically a rectangle ~9" X 4" having 6 folds. Could anyone please help me with construction advice? I had planed on getting paper (cloth fiber threaded) from Sullivan (as close to period as possible) and perhaps having the pattern printed or painted onto it. God has given me the hands, and attention to detail to allow me to do many things, however I have not built bellows before. I have done some limited repairs to concertina bellows, but that is it. I don't know what glues to use, how to cut the cardboard pieces, cut and fit the gussets, etc. Do I need to build a jig? In some ways it would seem to me that paper/cardboard bellows would be easier than leather, but I don't know. Would some of you please help me with this, or tell me how I can go about doing this? Thank you in advance. God bless you Andy Gelfert

Greetings, I too am new to concertina (Anglo 20 button). I have played PA almost all my life. I read music profieciently. Does anyone have a suggestion of a book to purchase which would help to get me off to a good start (proper position, good habits, technique, practice etudes, etc.)? Thank you in advance. God bless you Andy Gelfert

Ken, Thank you for your reply, and information. I have updated my profile. I have been in touch with Geo, and he has been a huge help to me. God bless you

Greetings, I am a musician, and a Civil War reenactor. I would like to play a free reed instrument (Accordion, Flutina, Concertina) at CW reenactments, and living history demos. I have spent considerable time trying to research what would be the most commonly played FR instrument by the soldiers in camp, with little success. Mr Rich Morse of buttonbox suggested posting here. He remembers that there were several articles in the concertina & squeezebox mag on CW accordions (1 row/10 button) with pictures. Does anyone in this forum know if the old C&S Magazines are online (electronically) anywhere? Does anyone have a full set that they might look through them for me? Is there anywhere where I could look through a set, or purchase a set? Is there additional information on Civil War Accordion, Flutina, concertina which you could give me? Any and all information is very greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. God bless you Andy