Thanks so much, Russ! Fixing an accordion isn't exactly high-octane entertainment so I'm very pleased at least a few people are enjoying it. To be honest I'd be doing it even if there were no views at all, It's great fun and I'm learning a lot!
Wow, first! Crazy coincidence, I just couldn’t sleep tonight. The hard part is making the choice to take one apart, not knowing if you’ll be able to put it back together as it was, let alone repair it. I’d look up the price of a replacement part and just tell yourself, “okay, this is a [x money] experiment. If it doesn’t work, I pay the [x money]. Is it worth it?” Problem is, I don’t know how much one of those reed boxes goes for. From what I can see though, it seems like a simple enough construction. As long as you can find a similar diameter wire to use for new rivets, I’d give it a shot.
Hi, thanks for the advice! I've already done a similar calculation, more along the lines of "the reed is unplayable at the moment, so I've got nothing to lose". I think any professional restorer looking at these reeds would probably recommend replacement. A new set of reeds would be fairly expensive, I think, but not out of the question. The problem is that reeds don't have a standard size apparently, so there could be a cascade of further adjustments I'd have to make... Anyway, thanks for commenting. I hope the video had a soporific effect and you can get a good night's sleep.
i wish you had 100 million subs you are amazing and you deserve WAYYYYYY MORE than 909 subs
That's very kind, thank you!
This is relaxing viewing, transmitting the warmth of mending and making good, even with the tricky parts. enjoying following your endeavour!
Thanks so much, Russ! Fixing an accordion isn't exactly high-octane entertainment so I'm very pleased at least a few people are enjoying it. To be honest I'd be doing it even if there were no views at all, It's great fun and I'm learning a lot!
Wow, first! Crazy coincidence, I just couldn’t sleep tonight.
The hard part is making the choice to take one apart, not knowing if you’ll be able to put it back together as it was, let alone repair it. I’d look up the price of a replacement part and just tell yourself, “okay, this is a [x money] experiment. If it doesn’t work, I pay the [x money]. Is it worth it?” Problem is, I don’t know how much one of those reed boxes goes for. From what I can see though, it seems like a simple enough construction. As long as you can find a similar diameter wire to use for new rivets, I’d give it a shot.
Hi, thanks for the advice! I've already done a similar calculation, more along the lines of "the reed is unplayable at the moment, so I've got nothing to lose". I think any professional restorer looking at these reeds would probably recommend replacement. A new set of reeds would be fairly expensive, I think, but not out of the question. The problem is that reeds don't have a standard size apparently, so there could be a cascade of further adjustments I'd have to make...
Anyway, thanks for commenting. I hope the video had a soporific effect and you can get a good night's sleep.
Newer reeds are bigger to make the same sound. You might have to do some modification.
Thanks! Yes, I was expecting some difficulty. I'd rather use the original reeds if possible anyway.