Can This Bellows Be Saved?

[Daniel Hersh]

I'm thinking vaguely of buying an old German concertina with a damaged bellows. Since it's a German concertina, I would think that the bellows aren't worth replacing. So can they be fixed? Here's a picture, if I've successfully managed to insert it:

 

 

The big hole is described as 3/4'' long and about 1/2'' wide. Also note the electrical-tape repairs.

 

I realize that I ought to check Dave Elliott's book, but I don't have a copy yet!

 

Daniel

[d.elliott]

Errrr, No.

 

at least not economically, judging from the picture.

[Daniel Hersh]

Thanks! I had already decided to pass this concertina up since no one had given me a positive response. But someone decided to spend $150 for it.

 

Daniel

 

Errrr, No.

 

at least not economically, judging from the picture.