Bob Norris Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Hi, Just picked up a 20+ year old concertina. It appears to have a leather bellows. The thing is air tight and play sweet. My question is, its been sittin a while,, should I do anything to it? Oil the bellows? Anything besides play it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Bob, If it works; play it. If it don't; fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meltzer Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Yeah, give it a play & see how she sounds. Also, resist the temptation to open her up if things don't immediately sound OK. Minor wheezes & farts can sort themselves out with a bit of "playing in." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 And whatever else you do please please do not oil the bellows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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