A problem I've faced over the years of dabbling with piano accordion is how to keep the volume of the bass side from overwhelming the piano side (on acoustic instrument). Obviously if there are multiple banks of reeds and multiple switches on the bass side, one can switch off some of the reed banks to reduce volume. But this also changes the tone characteristics. Substituting treble, or higher pitched, reeds for bass reeds, does quiet the instrument, but I don't particularly like the sound. I want a full sound, but at a lower volume.
I've experimented with reducing air flow to the bass side by closing a switch partially. (works with midi/accoustic accordion with on/off switch on reeds) But at some point, reduced air flow prevents some of the reeds from "speaking". I've seen accordions with baffles or noise blocking devices on the piano side, but have never seen anything comparable on the bass side. I've considered trying to create some baffles with accoustic foam or similar materials to place in the reed chamber on the bass side, but thought I would ask around before investing a lot of time in experimentation.
Has anyone else here struggled with this issue? Maybe someone knows of a manufacturer who has achieved a better balance between bass and piano sides?
Your thoughts please.
I've experimented with reducing air flow to the bass side by closing a switch partially. (works with midi/accoustic accordion with on/off switch on reeds) But at some point, reduced air flow prevents some of the reeds from "speaking". I've seen accordions with baffles or noise blocking devices on the piano side, but have never seen anything comparable on the bass side. I've considered trying to create some baffles with accoustic foam or similar materials to place in the reed chamber on the bass side, but thought I would ask around before investing a lot of time in experimentation.
Has anyone else here struggled with this issue? Maybe someone knows of a manufacturer who has achieved a better balance between bass and piano sides?
Your thoughts please.