neilfein Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) I purchased my concertina, a Concertina Connection Jack (a Chinese-made English baritone), at the Button Box in Massachusetts. I now find I need to get it tuned. I'd like to bring it back to the Button Box, but it's a 12-hour round-trip for me. Can anyone recommend a shop in the NYC area that can do this for me? I live in central NJ. Edit, for clarity: I can search Google as well as anyone. What I'd love is a recommendation from someone who's had their instrument worked on in this area. Edited May 1, 2013 by neilfein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Franch Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 If you don't find anyone in your area, I'd suggest packing it up and sending it to the Button Box by your favorite method (USPS, Fed Ex, etc.). I've used USPS to send an Aeola to Greg Jowaisis (and he sending it back to me the same way), insured, at not a great cost. Since insurance on your Jack would be far less, it shouldn't be too big an expense. Certainly, cheaper than driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Certainly, cheaper than driving! Especially if by visiting the Button Box in person you get tempted to buy something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mglamb Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) . Edited August 10, 2013 by mglamb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lester Bailey Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Google appears to be your friend http://www.mainsqueeze-nyc.com/noframe/repair-b.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrP Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Mr. Bailey: As it happens, I'm in NYC once or twice a month and often go from there (or through there) to visit my son, who lives a couple of miles from the Button Box. If you're inclined to discuss this, please call me [ 301 933-9834 ]or write via private E-mail. I'll gladly take your instrument there for no charge and leave it in their care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocd Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Alex Bell's accordions has a serious-looking repair shop on their top floor. http://www.alexmusical.com (I have never had an instrument serviced there, though.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilfein Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) Google appears to be your friend http://www.mainsqueeze-nyc.com/noframe/repair-b.html Yes, but Google doesn't give me personal recommendations. Edited May 1, 2013 by neilfein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Google appears to be your friend http://www.mainsqueeze-nyc.com/noframe/repair-b.html Yes, but Google doesn't give me personal recommendations. Indeed, while a Jack is more like an accordion than a Wheatstone is, it's also different enough that I'd want to know in advance that any particular accordion repair shop had prior (successful) experience with one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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