Meulebroek Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 My English Concertina (stagi tenor treble 56 key) lost one of its metal buttons. The lower part broke. Is there any way out there to get a new one? Or is there hope, that the original button can be fixed? I include a picture of the button and a picture of the action I finally managed to open, so you can see, what I need. If everything fails I may use the button of a rarely used note to fill the gap… but of course, I would prefer it to be "really" fixed Any hints? PS: Don't buy this stagi model! Really badly made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Colpitts Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The ButtonBox would be my first call; they move a good number of these, and probably have a box of buttons. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_holden Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 They aren't difficult to fix. What part of the world are you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folkloristmark Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) should be able to get one. But you can use a high quality tight fitting rubber tubbing slip over the bottom of the button allowing a hole to be cut either precut or peirced by the lever arm . The sort of tubbing used in barrel organs, medical pumps or small high quality fuel lines such as model aircraft etc . only need a small piece.Cant see the repair when reassembled.could experiment with other tubes. Edited January 26, 2018 by folkloristmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL321 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 hi MEULEBROEK - I have the same problem - I have a 48 button THE GREMLIN with some broken buttons which look identical to the one in your photo - did you manage to get hold of some replacements - or a supplier BILL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LateToTheGame Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I think one of the posters was referring to silicone tubing used for model airplane fuel lines. I fixed an old red pearlized paper bellowed italian made 20 button that used rubber tubing instead of springs for the action. The original rubber had gotten dried out. In this case it was put on the end part of the button to provide the bounce. The stuff was very stable, cuts with scissors and lasts for ages. If you go this route you will need to find the right size to slip on and stay on. Alternatively contacting Alex Holden or the Button Box may yield replacements. Good luck with your fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL321 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 thanks LATE TO THE GAME - I will follow up on your advice - BILL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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